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What is Triathlon (and Multisport Racing?)

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. Training Team Led workouts: swim, track, OWS, bike rides, spinning, runs Individual planning Technique. People

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What is Triathlon (and Multisport Racing?)

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  1. 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

  2. What is MIT Triathlon • Training • Team Led workouts: swim, track, OWS, bike rides, spinning, runs • Individual planning • Technique • People • Undergrads, Grads, MIT Affiliates and community members • -Many different academic and fitness backgrounds • -About 30 members on team • Racing • NECTC – Collegiate Competition • Nationals – April • Max Performance – Summer 2014 • Short (Sprint & Olympic) and Long (70.3 and Full IM)

  3. People Sam Nicaise - President Ben Woolston – Secretary/Captain

  4. People Ben Landry– Vice President Shaena Berlin - Webmaster

  5. People Jen Wilson - Outreach Adam Jones – Logistics/Captain

  6. People Dina Esposito - Clothing Sarah Weir- Logistics

  7. People Tom O’Grady - Treasurer Morgan Hennessy - Outreach

  8. People Brandon Heimer - Sponsorship Mitchell Hsing - Captain

  9. People – Coach Bill Coach Bill

  10. People – and many others

  11. And You!

  12. Training • Weekly Workouts • Tuesday Swim Practice with Coach Bill (Zcenter) – 7:30pm • Track Practice – Tuesday 7am • Open Water Swimming until October • Wednesday Running 6pm • Weekend Cycling and OWS • 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 • Requirements • -Open to all • -Waiver • -Understanding of workout plan – ask questions http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzCYBFR3BMU

  13. Training - Calendar

  14. Training - Technique In-water Video Analysis Functional Movement Screening Video Run Analysis

  15. Training – Training Planning

  16. 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

  17. Racing – NECTC Fall Collegiate Season • Buzzards Bay Sprint! – Open to all • To QUALIFY, must train, contribute, plan and perform • Compete against Collegiate Triathletes from whole region *** Strong Team for Westchester ***

  18. Racing – Long Distance Max Performance Race Series and Ironman 70.3 Races

  19. Racing – USAT Collegiate Nationals - April 2014 in Tempe, Arizona - Must qualify team through NECTC racing! - Hopefully sending 3 male and 3 female - Personal contribution of about $300 *** Must race in one NECTC race*** http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N77Nw3dBlmY0&feature=youtube_gdata

  20. Racing – How it works / become a club member Pay $140 to become a club member Register for a club race using discount codes Travel with the team and race with the team 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 If not racing, please contribute $30 to be a member. ***Also gives access to sponsor deals/benefits***

  21. Clothing Tri-Top Not necessary for races, but highly encouraged Also Trisuits available Tri Bottom

  22. Corporate Sponsors!

  23. 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

  24. Important Details • Start training with team – calendar or listserv • Bring Waiver • Ask questions to tri-exec@mit.edu or in person • Think about racing at Buzzards Bay (9/22) • $140 to become paying club member • Let’s go swimming and then eat ice cream! • Have fun!

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