The Triathlon at Pacific Grove
August 28, 2008 (Thursday)
Free Evening Clinic
Clinic Overview:
This clinic is only available to participants registered to compete in the 2008 Triathlon at Pacific Grove. This training clinic is not open to the general public.
If you have just started in the sport of triathlon and have registered to race in The Triathlon at Pacific Grove Olympic or Sprint distance triathlon, this FREE clinic is for you.
We work on all basics of open water swimming in infamous Monterey Bay Kelp Forest. Clinic topics include getting in and out of a wetsuit, doing the "Kelp Crawl", cold water swimming, swim starts, swim exits, sighting in open water and more. This is a great opportunity to learn training tactics and skills from our USAT certified expert level coaching staff. We guarantee this Open Water training clinic will make your triathlon race experience a fun and enjoyable one.
Our Tri-California coaching staff realizes that not all participants have the same swimming experience and fitness level. During each session we break into sub groups for each activity based on the participant's experience. Our goal is to provide a high staff to participant ratio to allow for the best possible training experience.
Participants must know how to swim before attending this Open Water swim clinic!
Clinic Dates: August 28, 2008
Max # of Participants: 80 per clinic
Cost: Free
Meeting Place: Ocean View Blvd. & 17th Street - Pacific Grove, CA 93950 We will meet at Lover's Point.
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
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Open Water Swim Lecture- Swimming in the Monterey Bay Kelp Forest
The Kelp Crawl- Pacific Grove Swim Course Specific Information
Open Water Swimming- Drills and Tactics
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Packing List
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Pair of Goggles |
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Wetsuit (preferably full suit) water temp 55-65 |
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Swim Cap |
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Neoprene Swim Cap (if you choose) |
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(2) Large Towels |
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Water Bottle |
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Warm clothes to change into |
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Sandals |
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Neoprene booties (if you choose) |
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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