Hi Ladies,

I will be conducting the tri training for this May 20th program.  This training is also perfect for the June 3rd Mermaid triathlon (all women - go ladies!), and the Tri for Fun #1 on June 20th.  Let me know if you would like more info on those - I will most likely extend training after the Uvas tri to encorporate these 2 other tris.  This is a rather long email to ensure I get all the details down for you!

 

Let me say right away that if you have any women friends (they do not have to be moms!) that are interested - please please share this info with them.  I will offer a $10 discount off your price for each friend you recruit up to $50!

 

CAN I REALLY DO THIS?

For those of you that are on the fence wondering – let me assure you that my specialty is taking beginners and training them for a race such as this.  I absolutely know that I can train any of you for this race – if you come with a can do it attitude and a commitment to train at least 5-8 hours a week (what you would be doing anyways for your workouts).

 

We still have 9 weeks – yes 9 weeks before my training begins.  If you started in 1.5 weeks (giving you 8 weeks to gear up) with the small suggestions I make below…I bet you anything you will feel more than ready for the training on March 14^th.  

 

1)      Find a buddy (girlfriend, husband, whomever).  It is a proven fact that if you have support for working out – you will reach your goals.  Even if you can't meet together for the workouts – keep each other accountable daily!

2)      Find a pool: If swimming is your weak link – I suggest getting into a session of swim lessons.  You can take them at an indoor pool in Palo Alto – Betty Wright Swim Center: http://www.c-a-r.org/SwimSchoolPage.html.  You just sign up as you need them.  If you don't need swim lessons – at least make an effort to be in the pool 1x a week.  Here are some pools to swim at:
Betty Wright:  http://www.c-a-r.org/openswim.html ( I would call)
Mountain View pools and Masters programs: http://www.ci.mtnview.ca.us/city_hall/comm_services/recreation_programs_and_services/aquatics/default.asp
Santa Clara Club: http://www.santaclaraswimclub.org/

3)      Get on a bike: This could be at the gym in the form of a spin class or a stationary bike or on your own bike.  I would suggest just 1x a week or more if you have the time.  Just easy 30-45 min rides, with easy rolling hills at the most.  Remember this is just a gearing up period. If you need a bike, try: asking friends/family to borrow one; look at renting different types to decide which one is for you (hybrid or road); ook on craig's list and ebay for GREAT deals - and just ask around.

4)      Try your running legs: Keep in mind you don't have to run the last leg of the triathlon… but my suggestion is to at least do a combo J.  Here is a great running plan for ANYONE to follow for the next 8 weeks.  This will get you up to over half of the run that the race has: http://www.coolrunning.com/engine/2/2_3/181.shtml

 

That's not so bad – huh?  Anyone can do this – trust me! 

 

Details about the 3 races I mentioned above:

UVAS Triathlon: http://www.japroductions.com/uvas/index.html

Sunday, May 20th, 2007 • First Wave: 7:30 AM

3/4M swim - 16M bike - 5M run

Uvas Reservoir - Morgan Hill, CA

 

Mermaid Triathlon: http://www.mermaidtriathlon.com/events/quarry/index.html

Sunday, June 3    7:30 a.m. Start

Tri - .25mile (400m) S- 11mile B - 2.5mile R

DU - 1.5mile R - 11mile B - 2.5mile R

 

Tri for Fun #1: http://www.onyourmarkevents.com/TriForFunInfo.htm

June 16^th @ 7am (it says sharp – but it never is J)

400 yard swim, bike distance 11 miles, 3.1 mile run

            Shadow Cliffs Regional Park, Pleasanton

 

Details about the practice:

* 1st practice March 14th (hopefully would have an info/shopping night again at Sports basement the week before!)

* practices on Wed from 7-8pm and Sat am from 8-10:30 or so (and probably a little longer as we get closer to race day)
* we would do one practice tri before the race so you get to work on transitions
* you would need a bike and a trainer - just because we won't be able to get out on the road for a while... Here is an example of one: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000AAYC72/sz-category363-20/ref=nosim/104-1813997-4723143   I am currently trying to find out more about brand, price and if we can get a discount.

* I will send out weekly workouts to keep you going on your own.  To do a sprint triathlon you need to train about 5-8 hours a week.  I always encourage my ladies to meet up for these extra workouts because you have a better chance of doing them with a buddy!
* Cost will be some where between $150-$200 for the 10 weeks (roughly 40 hours of group training, email workouts, race nutrition, etc.) - depends on the number of ladies we have join us!

 

INFO/SHOPPING NIGHT @ SPORTS BASEMENT

This is a night where you can come get your questions answered in person, see a training calendar and meet other ladies that have participated in triathlons before.  You also get a nice discount for any shopping you do that night – a good time to stock up on your tri gear!  I am still trying to secure this date and time – but it will most likely be between March 8-11^th.

 

That is it – for now!

 

Please, please let me know if you have any questions.  I am here to help!

 

Blessings,

Holli