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The Triathlon at Pacific Grove

August 3, 2008 (Sunday)

1/2 Day Clinic

Clinic Overview:

If you are training for The Triathlon at Pacific Grove Olympic or Sprint distance Triathlon, this 4 hour swim clinic will make a big difference in your comfort level and knowledge of swimming in the ocean and the Monterey Bay kelp forest. We will work on all the basics of open water swimming. 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 swim 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.

All Participants must know how to swim before attending this open water swim clinic!

Clinic Dates: August 3, 2008

Max # of Participants: 25 per clinic

Cost: $100 per person

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

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

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.

Andrew McWhorter	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.

Tentative Schedule

8:00 – 8:30 AM	Clinic Check-In
8:30 – 9:00 AM	Open Water Swim Lecture- Swimming in Monterey Bay Kelp (Kelp Crawl), Pacific Grove Specific Swim Information
9:00 – 9:45 AM	Suit Up- Swim Course Overview - Tactics
10:00 – 11:30 AM	Open Water Swimming - Secrets of the "Kelp Crawl" Technique
11:30 – Noon	Wrap Up - Q&A Session

Packing List

Pair of Goggles	Wetsuit (preferably full suit) temps 55-65	Swim Cap
(2) Towels	Swim Suit	Water Bottle
Warm clothes to change into	Sandals or aqua shoes	Neoprene booties (if you choose)

Directions to Lover's Point

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.

Location of Lover's Point

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