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What is Triathlon (and Multisport Racing?)
- A blast
- Great way to stay fit and healthy
-Meet friends
-Swim, bike and run
-Compete as an MIT athlete
What is MIT Triathlon
People
-Undergrads, Grads, MIT Affiliates
and community members
-Many different academic and
fitness backgrounds
-About 70 members on team
Training
-Team Led workouts: swim, track,
OWS, bike rides, spinning, runs
-Individual planning
-Technique
Racing
-NECTC – Collegiate Competition
-Nationals – April
-Max Performance – Summer 2015
-Short (Sprint & Olympic) and Long (70.3 and Full IM)
People
Mitch Hsing - President
Alex Springer - Vice President
People
Sam Nicaise – Captain
People
Ben Landry - Equipment
Justin Bandoro - Treasurer
People
Ben Woolston - Secretary
Dina Esposito - Clothing
People
Jose Alvarado - Outreach
Robin Zhao- Treasurer
People
Felix Moser- Sponsorship
Jeff Dusek - Sponsorship
People – Coach Bill
Coach Bill
People – and many others
And You!
Training
Weekly Workouts
-Track Practice – Tuesday 7am
-Wednesday Swim Practice with
Coach Bill (Zcenter) – 7:30am
-Weekend Spinning T
-Thursday Running 5:30pm
-Friday Swimming – 6pm Alumni
Other
-Emailed rides – usually on
weekends
-Email out your workouts, or add
them to the calendar
-Put together your own training
plan
-Training camps?
Tri = 6...right?
3... Swim—Bike—Run
-but also-
Strength—Nutrition—Rest
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=rzCYBFR3BMU
Requirements
-Open to all
-Waiver
-Understanding of workout plan –
ask questions
Training - Calendar
Training - Technique
In-water Video Analysis
Functional Movement Screening
Video Run Analysis
Training – Training Planning
Training Camp
A chance to….
…get in some solid training hours without worrying about
classes, work, etc.
…get to know your fellow MIT triathletes
…relax and enjoy the beautiful NH countryside
Racing – NECTC Fall Collegiate Season over 
- Nationals in April
- Prepare for next year – starting in May!
Racing – Long Distance
Max Performance Race Series and Ironman 70.3 Races
Racing – USAT Collegiate Nationals
- April 2015 in South Carolina
- Must qualify team through NECTC
racing!
- Hopefully sending 4 male and 4
female
- Personal contribution of about
$300
*** Must race in one NECTC race***
Can be over the winter
http://www.youtube.com/watc
h?v=N77Nw3dBlmY0&feature=
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Racing – How it works / become a club member
Non-racing - $30
Racing:
1) Pay $140 to become a club member
2) Register for a club race using discount codes
3) Travel with the team and race with the team
4) Send receipts to treasurer and reimbursement after racing
Pays for itself after 1-2 races!!!
Fiscal Year May-May, so paying now is for full year
***Also gives access to sponsor deals/benefits***
Clothing
Tri-Top
Not necessary for races, but highly
encouraged
Tri Bottom
Also Trisuits available
Corporate Sponsors!
Corporate Sponsors!
-
Normatec Recovery Boots
Gu Deals
Xterra Wetsuits at over 50% off!
Rent out wetsuits
Rent out aerohelmets
Open-water swim buoys
Club-deal on Newton Running Shoes
Important Details
1) Start training with team – calendar or listserv
Bring Waiver
2) Ask questions to [email protected] or in person
3) $30 to become paying club member
4) Let’s go swimming and then eat ice cream!
Have fun!