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For more details, visit the Schedule page.
NOW!!
Triathlon & Running Classes: Registration now open! See the Training page for class info.
Week of April 7
YWCA spring classes start!
Sat, April 27
Minnesota Tri Club presents Your First Tri clinic at Midtown YWCA
Mon, May 12
Gear West Tri Club presents Your First Tri clinic (a good chance to visit the Gear West Bike & Tri store)
Sat, June 7
Gear West Ski & Run presents My First Tri clinic, women only. Need new running shoes? Get them after the clinic!
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Race Notes |
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Registration Now Open Register online at
midwestevents.com. Hurry! Prices go up as we get closer to event day.
Teams
Consider getting friends or family
together to form a team! There are three categories: Family (Mother-Daughter or Sister-Sister),
Corporate and Club. For the corporate and club categories, everybody counts, even volunteers!
For more info, check the website.
Event Website
If you haven't visited the race website yet, take a look!
Find great information about training and event-day activities.
Go to www.ywcawomenstri.org.
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Sponsor Spotlight |
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I think it is obvious, we like the Gear West stores! But it isn't just because they are
sponsoring the race, they also know the most about triathletes and runners and what they
need and want. Check them out at
www.gearwest.com and www.gearwestbike.com.
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Welcome
Welcome to the first newsletter for the YWCA of Minneapolis Women's Triathlon! We plan to send a newsletter about once a month. Check it out
for important dates, training tips and other useful Women's Tri information.
Tell Your Friends!
Do you have a friend who might also be interested in doing the tri? Forward this newsletter and tell your friends!
Training: 10 Tips to Getting Started
If you are new to triathlon, how should you get started? We want your training to be fun and injury-free! Here are some tips courtesy of the YWCA triathlon coaches.
- Run fresh. If you don't have a running background, don't try to do your run workouts tired. Of the tri sports, running has the most impact and thus the greatest chance for injury. Build up your running base before you concern yourself with running after biking.
- Running shoes. No, cross trainers aren't a good option. A real running shoe will go a long way to protecting yourself from injury problems. Go to a real running store where the salespeople know running. We like Gear West Run!
- Swim technique. If the swim drives fear in your heart, seek out swim lessons or Total Immersion. Gaining technique is by far the easiest way to improve your comfort and speed in the water.
- Support. A new endeavor is a lot easier if your friends and family understand your goals and why they are important to you. And if you have questions, the YWCA coaches are happy to help as well.
- Training partner. This goes right along with support. The best motivation often comes from knowing that your training partner is expecting you in the pool, on the road or trail. Sign up for the tri with a buddy and do the buddy wave or use our Neighbor Connection to help find a training partner in your neighborhood.
- Be gradual. Don't try to be a superstar out of the blocks. Use a gradual progression in your training, especially running. Too much, too soon is what usually trips up beginners. For example, it might be as gradual as adding 1 mile per week to your running. Find a trusted plan or seek the advice of a coach if you aren't sure.
- Bike fit. Yes, getting in the miles is important. And you will want to do that if you are comfortable on the bike. A good bike fit will also allow you to deliver more power with less effort. For this, we recommend you check out Gear West Bike & Tri.
- Recovery Equation. The physical adaptations that make you more fit happen when you are NOT training. The training is the stimulus but how your body recovers and adapts between your bouts of training is the key. Get your sleep, fruits and veggies and manage your stress. Yeah, easier said than done sometimes, so use your triathlon as a motivational lever to improve your habits.
- Stretch after you workout, particularly after running. Repetitive movements in a limited range of motion can lead muscles to tighten and cause problems. In addition, stretching after a workout can actually improve recovery by relaxing your muscles and improving blood flow.
- Be a student. There are lots of good books on triathlon, coaches, clubs and classes. Avail yourself of their expertise. If you need to be pointed in the right direction, just ask! We are here to help.
Neighbor Connection
If you signed up for the Neighbor Connection during registration, we will start contacting you in the next month so you can find a nearby training partner or someone to help keep you motivated.
Do you wish you had signed up? Email triathlon@ywcampls.org.
Contact and More Info
Paul Johnson
YWCA Endurance Sport Specialist
Email: pjohnson@ywcampls.org
Phone (Direct): 651-285-2970
Event Hotline: 612-215-4345
Website: www.ywcawomenstri.org
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