Thanks to Noah Haynes for bringing this to our attention! He says that this is a great Tri and I am going to do it! I am planning on doing it solo... Anyone want to come with me?? It's cheap and a good course! They are offering relays. If you would like to do this as a relay please let me know! I will help organize relays for this and carpooling down to the race.
http://www.casagrandeaz.gov/web/guest/triathlon
Monday, July 27, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
New Link... Flow Swimming
Hey Swimmers, check out the new link to the right. The website is called flow swimming and it's awesome! I want you High School swimmers to really start watching this website. They have constant updates with interviews, and swim videos from races all over the world. It is great for any swimmer to see what is happening around the world. Plus you can get to know more about some of our great swimmers, and see what they are doing to get where they are. I mainly like the site for you because it is so important to see what the strokes look like at their level. It can show you what you can improve, and also what styles are out there. Remember that the basics are important regardless of who you are, but other elements of the stroke are different with everyone as they each have their own style. My job is to teach you what the fastest techniques out there are, and guide you to develop your own stroke.
have fun watching!
have fun watching!
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
Open Water Swim Practice
JUNE 27TH
CANYON LAKE
Come join us in an open water swim next saturday!
We will be working on open water swim strategies, as well as trying to get some distance in and having some fun with it. Please bring some food and we will eat together... Let me know if you want to turn it into some sort of pot-luck! We will be meeting at 730am at the QC pool and carpooling from there. If you have a wet suit bring it. If not, I have one you can borrow and might be able to get a few more. You do not need one as I was informed that the water is about 72 degrees but if you have one... why not :)
CANYON LAKE
Come join us in an open water swim next saturday!
We will be working on open water swim strategies, as well as trying to get some distance in and having some fun with it. Please bring some food and we will eat together... Let me know if you want to turn it into some sort of pot-luck! We will be meeting at 730am at the QC pool and carpooling from there. If you have a wet suit bring it. If not, I have one you can borrow and might be able to get a few more. You do not need one as I was informed that the water is about 72 degrees but if you have one... why not :)
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Caldera Triathlon coming in November...
Alright, so our 1st Queen Creek Triathlon is currently under production. Red Rock is going to be helping us with this huge undertaking. We are looking for volunteers as well as sponsors for this event. It will be one that hopefully will become a great asset to our training group out here as well as a fun venue that can grow and spread through the up-coming years. Please let me know if you are interested in helping out with it. We have lots to plan... Also let me know some things that you would like to see us do at it. We want this to be fun! For the entire family, and for the athletes out here. We will start out this year by offering a sprint tri and a family relay tri. So far we know the distances and the rest will come over the next few weeks.
400yd. Swim
14 mile Bike
3.5 mile run
The family relay triathlon will consist of a 200 swim that can be broken up by family members, a 2 mile bike ride, and a .5 mile run.
400yd. Swim
14 mile Bike
3.5 mile run
The family relay triathlon will consist of a 200 swim that can be broken up by family members, a 2 mile bike ride, and a .5 mile run.
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Training and tips on Cycling
Whether you are training for cycling for a triathlon or for a marathon, you can train very similarly accross the board. We are learning more and more that cross training is the way to go... Most importantly though is the importance of interval training... You do not have to go ride 60 miles to train for a 60+ race... We don't want anyone getting burned out, mentally! One of the best things to do is plan your weeks according to your first priorities and when you can fit in work-outs. If you are a runner and really enjoy running, train the hardest there. Then try and get in at least 1-3 swim and bike work-outs. For example, I am a swimmer and because I coach daily at a pool, it is the most convenient for me to swim. I started swimming 3 days a week with at least 2 spin classes at the gym. Now that I am more recovered from my recent baby, I am now starting to run for 1/2 hr. after my spin class. I am also doing a longer saturday bike ride, run, or I go hiking.... This is what I am doing. With that said, you need to figure out what works best for you. Everyone is on different levels as far as training goes. Do not compare yourself to anyone else. Just do the best you can, and make sure you are enjoying it! Don't turn this into a job, it is a lifestyle and one that should positively influence your life, not add more stress! So... start slow and build into it!
Cycling is a great sport! It kicks your butt, and burns like nothing else! For those looking at how to get started, here is my advice.... 1st start immediately by taking spin classes! They kick butt and help you to get used to not only the bike, but also to your raised heart level and the oxygen intake it requires to work as hard as you do cycling. If you can't take a spin class, or if you can you need to get a bike as soon as possible. Check out craig's list, or go to a shop. I prefer DNA cycling over everything else I have seen. Start slow.... 10-15 miles and build up. As you ride try doing sets that include bursts where you really push yourself for a minute or more and then slow it down, ease up on the resistance and take a breather. This is a great way to train your heart.
AND RIDE WITH A FRIEND!!! It is safer this way and makes the ride a little more fun. Plus if you are like me, it is good to have someone there to push you!
Well that is about it for now. Safe riding!!!! Fun training!!!
PLEASE let me know if you have any questions!
Cycling is a great sport! It kicks your butt, and burns like nothing else! For those looking at how to get started, here is my advice.... 1st start immediately by taking spin classes! They kick butt and help you to get used to not only the bike, but also to your raised heart level and the oxygen intake it requires to work as hard as you do cycling. If you can't take a spin class, or if you can you need to get a bike as soon as possible. Check out craig's list, or go to a shop. I prefer DNA cycling over everything else I have seen. Start slow.... 10-15 miles and build up. As you ride try doing sets that include bursts where you really push yourself for a minute or more and then slow it down, ease up on the resistance and take a breather. This is a great way to train your heart.
AND RIDE WITH A FRIEND!!! It is safer this way and makes the ride a little more fun. Plus if you are like me, it is good to have someone there to push you!
Well that is about it for now. Safe riding!!!! Fun training!!!
PLEASE let me know if you have any questions!
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Nathan Sprint Tri Sept.27, 2009
Sprint Tri information. This is at Tempe Town Lake... I WILL BE THERE!!! Who's joining me?
Swim
Bike - 12.1 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
Follow the link below to register!
http://redrockco.com/nathan-triathlon
Swim
Bike - 12.1 miles
Run - 3.1 miles
Follow the link below to register!
http://redrockco.com/nathan-triathlon
September 12, 2009 Sprint Tri
Red Rock is sponsoring a Tri to support the special olympics Arizona. For more information click on the following link... This is a sprint tri.
300 yard swim
20K Bike
5K Run
http://soazsprinttriathlon.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=302561
300 yard swim
20K Bike
5K Run
http://soazsprinttriathlon.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=302561
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