The Triathlon at Pacific Grove
August 2, 2008 (Saturday)
1 Day Clinic
Clinic Overview:
If you are new to triathlon and have registered to race the Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon at Pacific Grove, this 1 day clinic will make a big difference in your preparation for the event. We will swim, bike and run on the actual Pacific Grove course. This is a great opportunity to learn training tactics and skills from our USAT certified level coaching staff. We guarantee this 1 Day Training Clinic will make your triathlon race experience a fun and enjoyable one.
Clinic Dates: August 2, 2008
Max # of Participants: 25 per clinic
Cost: $150 per person
Meeting Place: Ocean View Blvd. & 17th Street - Pacific Grove, CA 93950 We will meet at Lover's Point.
Items provided by Tri-California: Personalized coaching, water, water bottle, PowerBars, PowerGels & The Triathlon at Pacific Grove Information Guide
Cancellation Policy: Click here to view our Policies
Register for a Clinic: www.tricalifornia.com/register2008
Coaches
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Reid Swanson |
Reid Swanson is a Director of Clinics at Tri California. Reid is a Certified Level 1 USA Triathlon coach. Reid has been racing triathlons for 20 years and has been coaching for 5 years. He has competed in every distance of triathlon from sprint to Ironman to multi-day adventure races.
Reid has completed every Tri Cal event multiple times and can lend this experience and course knowledge to camp participants. Contact Reid at reid@tricalifornia.com
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Eileen Swanson |
Eileen Swanson is a Director of Clinics Tri California. Eileen is a Certified Level 1 USA Triathlon coach. Eileen has been racing triathlons for 9 years and coaching for 5 years. She has completed all distances of triathlons and many open water swims. She has completed the swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco 60 + times. In 2007 Eileen won the Tri California Age Group Series.
Eileen's favorite race of the season is the Escape from Alcatraz triathlon. She looks forward to sharing her expertise on this course with everyone. Eileen is the resident professional triathlete on staff. Eileen coaches athletes individually all over the country as well.
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Andrew McWhorter
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Andrew McWhorter is a Certified Level 1 USA Triathlon Coach with nearly 15 years experience in triathlon training, coaching and racing.
Andrew excels as a swim coach with an extensive background in swimming through high school and college. He has 14 years experience in open water swim competition with numerous Alcatraz crossings. He has been a competitive cyclist since 1984, and is currently working on his USA Cycling certification.
He continues to further educate himself in all 3 elements of the sport, and has a personal, hands-on approach to coaching, striving to understand the needs of each individual athlete.
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Tentative Schedule
| 8:00 – 8:30 AM |
Clinic Check-In |
| 8:30 – 10:00 AM |
Bike Course - Turning Skills, Internal Training |
| 10:00 – 10:30 AM |
Lecture- Course Overview, Transition Skills |
| 10:30 – 11:30 AM |
Run Course Overview |
| 11:30 – 12:30 PM |
Lunch Break - Q&A Session |
| 12:30 – 1:00 PM |
Transition Drills Bike to Run |
| 1:00 – 3:00 PM |
Open Water Swim Lecture & Swim at Lover's Point Beach |
| 3:00 - 4:00 PM |
Nutrition Lecture - Specific Training for Pacific Grove, Q&A Session, Clinic Wrap Up |
Packing List
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Pair of Goggles |
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Pair of Bike Shoes |
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Sunglasses |
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Swim Cap |
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Bike Helmet (mandatory) |
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Running Hat |
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Wetsuit |
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Cycling Clothing |
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Running Shoes |
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(2) Towels |
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Swim Suit |
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Running Clothes |
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Bike |
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Sunscreen |
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Bag Lunch, Extra Snacks |
Directions to Lover's Point
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From Highway 1
* Take Exit 399 A - CA-68 W towards Pacific Grove/Pebble Beach
* From South turn right onto CA-68, from North continue straight ahead through traffic light
* Continue on Forest Ave.
* Turn Left at Lighthouse Ave.
* Turn Right on 17th St.
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Location of Lover's Point
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