You are invited and encouraged to particpate in the season's first full lenght trial training tri at 9 AM at the Park at Lovers Point, Pacific Grove. Here is what we will do and why you should come.
1: Learn how to set your your transitions up. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. We will "rack" your bikes and set up for "T1" and "T2". T1 is the transistion between swim and bike and T2 is the transistion between bike and run.
2: Swim 1- 2 (or 3)loops (~500 m each) in the same water you will be racing in. You will learn the kelp crawl, how not to fall apart when you get bumped, how to get out of the water without getting knocked down, and how to walk/run to "T1". You will also learn the cold is a temporary feeling.
3: T1: You will remove your wet suit and prepare for your bike. This will include emphasis on safety and helmet. You may be disqualified if you leave T1 without having your helmet buckled. Organization is really important and I will send a transition checklist in advance of the weekend.
4: Bike race. We will ride 2 or 4 loops of 6 miles. This will teach you where the hills and curves are. The importance is getting used to riding "wet" and give you comfort in the race.
5: T2 will show you how to get your bike back into its rack, get your shoes on and learn all about the funny, numb, feeling you get when you leave your bike and try to run. You will lern how to run slowly for the first hundred yards or so in order to clear out your leg muscles. This is very important.
6: We will run 1 to 3 "2 mile" loops and finish our first trail tri of the season.
THEN, we will have lunch and a great time beginning around noon. Hot dogs and burgers and everyone brings something. More coming on this once we get the attendee list.
This will be the first of 2 or 3 full trial team tri's we will do. At this point, you should doing at least one brick, or multi-event work out every week. Swim/run, bike/run, etc.
WHO IS IN? Let's make this our first really big event. There will be other teams in training people there and let's all show our team spirit.
Bill
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I'm in, and looking for a ride/rider to carpool with for the day. Yay!
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