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This is the place!!
1. Newcomers?
2. Membership cards / T-shirts – see Bob
- $30 13 month membership and T-Shirt
- $15 Re-up membership
- $15 T-shirt
Membership gets you: 10% off accessories at Santa Fe Bikes,
Gary Gribble’s, The Running Well Store, Body Kneads Massage,
50% off XTERRA Wetsuits, and reduced prices of Accel Sports
products.
3. Bikes / TRI stuff for sale? Post on our Facebook page (Groups).
4. Next month: Run skills / Stride Analysis
5. Decals!
TRIATHLON FOR BEGINNERS
3 DISCIPLINES:
• SWIM
• BIKE
• RUN
What is the distance of a triathlon?
Sprint (short distance, often called the “short course”)
200-750 yds
6-15 miles
5K (3.12 mi)
(No standard distance)
Long (medium distance, often called the “long course”)
1000-*1500m (.6-.9 mi)
15-*24.8 mi (*40k)
*10k (6.24 mi) (*Standard International Olympic distance)
Half IRONMAN (long distance, often called “70.3”)
1.2 miles
56 miles
13.1 miles (half marathon)
(Full) IRONMAN (really long distance. “140.6”)
2.4 miles
112 miles
26.2 miles (marathon)
What equipment do I need to do one?
1. Bike
2. Helmet
3. Running shoes
4. Some amount of doubt
5. Courage to wear spandex in public
What about training?
Swimming
• Lessons. On post, or thru the Riverfront Community Center.
• Total Immersion (available on YouTube).
• Check our website for swimming links.
Biking
• First get a good “fit.” (Club member or Santa Fe Trails Bike shop.)
• Group rides. (SFT Bike shop, come up on our Facebook page)
• Ensure you have a bottle cage.
Running
• Getting fitted for shoes is best. (Gary Gribble or The Running Well
Store.)
Places to train?
Pools
• Harney Gym on post (Lap swim 0530-0700 and after 1100)
• RFCC 0600-0730; 1100-1300 M-F (Summer schedule thru Sep 11)
• Genesis Health Club (Leavenworth)
• SMP Lake Beach; Tue & Thurs 1800-1930 (June - July)
• Kill Creek Lake; Mondays only 1800-1930 (thru 8 Sep)
• Several local lakes (Smithville, Lone Star, Longview, Clinton)
Bike routes
• On post. (Ride with traffic. Obey all traffic rules. Two exceptions.)
• Off post. (Same as above) (Group Rides with Santa Fe Trails.)
• Check our website for “Bike Routes” (www.mapmyride.com)
Running
• Local school track
• On post golf course route (2.15 mi loop)
Kill Creek Park (Triathlon open water swim practice)
Approx 40 mi / 1 hr drive from Post.
Hwy 7 south to K-10. Get off at Kill Creek exit.
11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe KS
Mondays only 1800-1930 Jun 1- Sep 8.
$4.00 fee. Wear a bright colored swim cap.
Call before driving down there to ensure they're open.
Daily Recording 913.312.8847
A simple training strategy
• Decide on your “Objective” and your “Goal” first. (Finish – Injury free)
• Do the math. (Time management)
• 4-6 weeks before your race.
• Start with 50% of the distance. Goal is to get to 100% 10 days prior.
• Increase a little each week.
• 3-5 days a week. Your body and mind need a “rest day.”
• Alternate between disciplines.
• After the first week try to fit in a combination workout.
• Practice your “transitions.” (Another class for another day.)
• It’s okay to walk during the run!
• Last person across the finish line is still called a…
Who do I ask about…?
Topic
Swim Lessons / Swim Practice
Open Water Swimming
Name
email
Joanie Hurst
George Hodge
[email protected]
[email protected]
Brendan Sheehan
(Owner - Santa Fe Trails Bike
Shop. 419 Delaware St)
[email protected]
(913) 682-2444
http://santafebikes.com
Bob Garven
[email protected]
Massage Therapy (Deep Tissue)
Deenise Thorsen
[email protected]
“Girl stuff” questions
Van (“Vahn”) Bert
Jolene Hodge
[email protected]
[email protected]
CGSC Triathlon (1st Sat in May)
George Hodge
Bob Garven
[email protected]
IRONMAN KANSAS 70.3
(2d Sunday in June)
George Hodge
Bob Garven
[email protected]
Bikes
Individual Coaching