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New iPhone App to Help You Breathe Strong

2012-04-24T12:45:07Z

If you're partial to a bit of heavy breathing, then you'll want to check out this new breathing training App in the iTunes App Store called Breathe Strong. It was created by breathing training expert, Professor Alison McConnell, author of top selling book "Breathe Strong, Perform Better" (Human Kinetics Inc.). To get the most from this App you will need a breathing muscle trainer such as the POWERbreathe.

Used by professional athletes around the world, Breathe Strong training has created a revolution in sports and fitness. Why? Because it's scientifically proven to be the quickest and easiest way to improve your performance, and reduce perceived exertion.

In this comprehensive guide to "Foundation Training", the world's leading expert on breathing training shares her breathing training secrets with you. In the App, Professor Alison McConnell also provides an interactive OPTIMAL breathing pacer to help you train to the "MAX". Professor McConnell is author of "Breathe Strong, Perform Better", and creator of the market-leading POWERbreathe® breathing trainer.

If you already have a POWERbreathe®, then the new Breathe Strong App makes an ideal training companion. The App provides a comprehensive, but convenient guide to optimizing your breathing training with a breathing muscle trainer - it's packed with information and tips, and also provides a user programmable breathing pacer and counter. This function is not only useful for optimizing breathing training, but can also help build breathing control during other workouts. Using the pacer to regulate breathing during workouts builds good breathing habits, replacing the usual "puffing and panting" with deep, slow, controlled breathing.

]]> McConnell provides some breathing training "top tips", drawn from 20 years of research, and over 15 years of working in elite sport. In this App you will discover the following secrets of OPTIMAL breathing training using a breathing muscle trainer:

• Optimal breathing technique
• Setting the training load
• Optimising repetition failure
• The influence of concurrent training
• Progressing training
• The Prof's 'Top Tips'

The Breathe Strong iPhone app is available on iTunes (link) for $1.99.

In addition, the App provides an interactive OPTIMAL breathing pacer for use with a breathing muscle trainer that counts your training breaths, and paces your workout.

An Android version should be available within the next few weeks.

About Professor Alison McConnell:
Professor Alison McConnell is Professor of Applied Physiology at the Centre for Sports Medicine and Human Performance at Brunel University, London. Alison is the world's leading expert on breathing muscle training. Not only an accomplished academic she is also a successful inventor (www.powerbreathe.com). For more information on Alison please visit:
www.brunel.ac.uk/about/acad/sse/ssestaff/sportsstaff/alisonmcconnell
www.breathestrong.com

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Your First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week by Joe Friel

2012-04-11T13:21:31Z

Top Triathlon Coach Joe Friel Makes Becoming a Triathlete Easy for Anyone in Just 5 Hours a Week

Millions of triathletes have trusted Joe Friel to help them achieve their goals in triathlon and cycling. Now the most trusted coach in endurance sports can help anyone become a triathlete in just 5 hours a week with the new edition of his best-selling book Your First Triathlon. This clear and comprehensive book makes preparing for sprint and Olympic triathlons simple and stress-free. Your First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week is now available in bookstores, running and triathlon shops, and online.

"Any new triathlete would greatly benefit from this book, and if you were to buy just one book for your first triathlon, this would be the one!" -- TriNewbies.com

Full of friendly advice and Joe's proven approach to training, Your First Triathlon will help aspiring triathletes quickly gain the fitness and confidence they need to enjoy their first triathlon. Friel's book offers practical training plans for total beginners as well as for more experienced runners, cyclists, and swimmers. Four easy-to-use programs for sprint- or Olympic-distance triathlon events provide realistic workouts that will shape anyone into a triathlete.

From the first day of training, Friel lays out an achievable schedule of workouts and technique drills for swimming, cycling, and running to bring even a novice up to speed in all three sports. Friel offers guidance on nutrition, strength training, stretching, and gear and accessories. His book covers every detail to prepare beginners for their first tri, from placing gear in the transition area to ensuring a stress-free swim and feeling comfortable all the way to the finish line.

Your First Triathlon includes
* Four easy-to-follow training plans for sprint and Olympic events
* Clearly explained workouts
* Effective drills to improve technique in swimming, cycling, and running
* Tips & tricks for race day, managing gear, and ensuring a stress-free swim
* A commonsense gear checklist
* Sound advice on nutrition and weight loss

]]> Triathlon is the fastest-growing endurance sport in the U.S. From 2009 to 2010, the sport drew 64% more participants to nearly 3,500 events around the country. About 75% of triathlon events are beginner-friendly sprint-distance races.

Your First Triathlon: Race-Ready in 5 Hours a Week, 2nd Ed.
by Joe Friel
Paperback with b&w illustrations, tables, and training plans.
6" x 9", 256 pp., $18.95, 978-1-934030-86-8
Download the Table of contents and an excerpt (400kb pdf).

About Joel Friel:
Joe Friel is the most experienced and trusted coach in triathlon. He has coached competitive and professional triathletes for over 30 years. He is founder of TrainingBible Coaching and Training Peaks and author of The Triathlete's Training Bible and Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge. For more information, please visit www.trainingbible.com.

About VeloPress:
VeloPress is an endurance sports and fitness publisher with books on cycling, triathlon, running, swimming, nutrition and diet, yoga, and the histories and personalities of our sports. VeloPress is the book-publishing division of Competitor Group, Inc., which publishes VeloNews, Triathlete, Inside Triathlon, and Competitor magazines and produces the Rock 'N' Roll marathon and half-marathon series, TriRock triathlon series, and the Muddy Buddy adventure race series. Learn more about VeloPress books at www.velopress.com.

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PlayTri Performance Center Certified by USA Triathlon

2012-04-06T17:58:52Z

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO. -- USA Triathlon recently recognized Dallas' PlayTri Performance Center as the nation's fourth USA Triathlon Certified Performance Center.

In order to be designated one of the top multisport facilities in the nation, PlayTri Performance Center met a number of rigorous requirements put forth by USA Triathlon.

Unique to Dallas, the PlayTri Performance Center offers 5,400 square feet of triathlon training resources, including an Elite Endless Pool with Dartfish analysis software, Computrainer studio with an 82-inch flat screen television, high-end tri shop with all the latest and greatest gear from top manufacturers, private bike mechanic services, a Recovery Zone with a Cryosauna and more. The facility is located within riding and running distance of the White Rock Lake trail system.

"USA Triathlon is thrilled to add PlayTri Performance Center to its list of certified centers. PlayTri Performance Center is an outstanding facility that will serve our members and athletes well by offering state-of-the-art equipment and testing, as well as access to certified USA Triathlon coaches," said USA Triathlon Coaching Specialty Manager Angie Murphy. "We are excited to have a partnership with this facility, which goes above and beyond to offer camps, clinics and other programs that promote the multisport lifestyle."

"The PlayTri Team is very honored for the PlayTri Performance Center to be named an official USA Triathlon Certified Performance Center," said Ahmed Zaher of PlayTri Performance Center. "We are excited to work with USA Triathlon to continue to grow the sport, as well as help athletes of all abilities improve their training, racing and overall health with the numerous resources we have. We look forward to sharing our facility and our coaching resources with our fellow triathletes."

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USA Triathlon's Certified Performance and Training Centers offer members, coaches and athletes performance-testing facilities, access to USAT-certified coaches, swim, bike and run analysis and state-of-the-art training equipment.

Additional services offered at USA Triathlon Certified Performance and Training Centers include a complete performance lab following USA Triathlon testing protocols, as well as bike fitting services, nutrition consultation, access to a sport psychologist and physical therapy and massage services.

Facilities offer USA Triathlon members free passes and discounts on select services and testing, merchandise and membership. Elite-level coaching, race programming and testing facilities for endurance athletes of every level are available at USAT-certified facilities.

Additionally, USA Triathlon Certified Performance and Training Centers offer 20 percent off select services to USA Triathlon members and certified coaches. For more information on how to become a USA Triathlon Certified Training or Performance Center, please contact Angie Murphy at angie@usatriathlon.org or visit usatriathlon.org.

For more information on PlayTri and the PlayTri Performance Center in Dallas, TX, contact info@playtri.com or (214) 370-9010 or visit our website at www.playtri.com.

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Star Events USA &TriStar Athletes Announce Partnership

2012-03-29T13:56:49Z

Customized coaching, testing and nutrition strategies is now available to athletes seeking to enhance their performance in TriStar Triathlon and GranFodo USA events.

Star Events USA, owned by Star Production of Monaco, welcomes Connecticut based TriStar Athletes to its portfolio of high quality triathlon, cycling and running events in the USA. Now, with the expertise of TriStar Athletes, their esteemed coaches, testing centers and custom training platforms, Star Events athletes can benefit from the knowledge and tools to enhance their TriStar or GranFondo USA experience.

"We are very excited to work with Star Events and support the great line-up of triathlons and cycling events hosted in the U.S. The timing is also right to offer new distances such as the signature TriStar111 format. We believe Star Events is pioneering a new style of racing that is fun and offers an overall great experience. As always, our athletes are looking to challenge themselves, raise the racing bar if you will and we want to prepare them the best we can. Our staff will be working to expand the training opportunities around the Star Events series," says Cliff Scherb, Founder and Principal Coach of TriStar Athletes LLC.

Known for their high quality coaching and education-rich tools, TriStar Athletes supports athletes of all abilities offering personal training and online plans to accommodate busy schedules. The primary focus is to build knowledge and increase achievements through personalized race preparation. All coaches are certified by USA Triathlon and bring international racing experience and expertise across all race distances.

]]> "Aligning with TriStar Athletes was a natural fit to expand our services and guide athletes of all abilities to an endurance path that suits their goals. Star Events brings expertise and excellence in event management and bringing new format choices to the market. This caliber of expertise exudes from Cliff and his team and as this partnership builds, we're eager to help individuals become champions and have fun at the same time," says Lindsey Kurhajetz, General Manager, Star Events North America. As the GranFondo USA series and TriStar triathlon continue to grow in the U.S. TriStar Athletes will remain focused on building its specialized programs to support Star Event's fun-focused formats. To learn more about TriStar Athletes programs, please visit: www.TriStarAthletes.com.

About Star Events
The TriStar and GranFondo World labels are presented by Star Events, a Monaco based company specializing in organizing high quality sports events that are focused on fun, social responsibility and environmental protection. More info: www.star-events.cc

About TriStar Athletes
TriStar Athletes coaches are USA Triathlon (USAT) Certified with experience across all levels and distances of triathlon and have competed across the USA and internationally. Coaching staff and team background includes Olympians, world class cyclists and Ironman World Champions. Beyond race experience our coaches are USAT certified and also certified as bike fitters from Slowtwitch.com (F.I.S.T). Training for a first triathlon or building to a personal best. TriStar Athletes offers online training programs and one-on-one coaching to achieve endurance goals for events of all distances and styles.

Chelsea Piers Connecticut Announcers Triathlon Training

2012-03-21T19:06:31Z

Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is pleased to announce that 4X USA Triathlon Team National Champions, Full Throttle Endurance Racing, will offer a triathlon training program at the new Chelsea Piers Connecticut site in Stamford.

The triathlon program at CPCT will include high-intensity triathlon training led by USAT Level II coach Scott Berlinger and USAT Level I coach Rick Krupa. Training is geared towards all aspects of triathlon racing for all levels, from beginners to seasoned veterans.

CPCT triathlon training covers all aspects of the sport, including:

• Swimming	• Race Simulation
• Running	• Functional Training
• Biking	• Strength Training
• Agility Work	• Proper Form
• Core Work	• Race Preparation

Scott Berlinger oversees the Full Throttle training cirriculum at CPCT, as he continues to lead the well-established and successful program that is headquartered at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers in New York City. Rick Krupa, a five-time USAT All-American ('05-'09 triathlete) will serve as the head coach of the CPCT Full Throttle program in Connecticut. Athletes will race locally and nationally with the Full Throttle Racing team.

"The facilities at CPCT will be second to none in terms of triathlon training," commented Berlinger. "It is very unique to have this combination of facilities under one roof. The indoor/outdoor cycling and running capabilities, combined with an Olympic-sized pool, indoor track and a strength training facility, provide CPCT Full Throttle athletes with outstanding training options."

]]> Scott Berlinger is a USA Triathlon Level 2 coach and one of only a dozen certified youth and junior coaches in the country. Berlinger has led the Full Throttle Endurance Racing team to the USA Triathlon National Team Victory the past three years and has also led the team to NYC Triathlon wins for four consecutive years ('07, '08, '09 and '10). Besides being a nationally acclaimed coach, Berlinger also has many personal accomplishments including the Lake Placid Ironman, along with more than 20 first or second place division finishes in various triathlons, including the NYC Tri, U.S. Nationals, Mighty Montauk and West Point Triathlons. He was also named a top five trainer in America by Men's Journal magazine and is National Academy of Sports Medicine certified. Berlinger lives with his wife and children in CT.

Rick Krupa is an elite triathlete, a competitor on Team USA at the ITU World Championships, a National Academy of Sports Medicine certified coach and has a BS in Exercise Science. He is a 5-time USAT All-American ('05-'09) triathlete. Rick placed first overall in the 2010 USAT Team Nationals Sprint, 2010 Harriman Sprint and 2009 Long Island Gold Coast Triathlon. In addition, he placed second overall in the 2010 and 2009 Elite Division of the Nautica South Beach Triathlon. He brings an elite caliber athletic pedigree to the Full Throttle Endurance Racing team, which has garnered national titles four years in a row.

About Chelsea Piers Connecticut
Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) is a 400,000-sq-ft state-of-the-art sports and recreation facility located in Stamford, CT, just off I-95 at Exit 9. Slated to open in July 2012, Chelsea Piers Connecticut will consist of seven core sports facilities encompassing more than 18 sports.

• The Rinks - Twin rink skating facility for ice hockey and figure skating
• Aquatics Center - Olympic-sized pool, warm water instructional and exercise pool, and 6,000 sq-ft water play area featuring three giant slides
• Gymnastics Training Center - 15,000 sq-ft gymnastics training space with a recreational trampoline center and cheerleading program
• Baseball and Softball Training Facility - Indoor turf infield and five batting cages
• Field House - Indoor 100-yard turf field for soccer, lacrosse, football, field hockey, softball and baseball; hardwood courts for basketball and volleyball; and a 1/5-mile track.
• Squash Center - Squash Center with 12 courts
• Tennis Center - Tennis Center with seven indoor tennis courts

Like Chelsea Piers New York, CPCT will combine athletic facilities with an extensive array of professional instructors and league programs for youths, teens and adults.

In addition to these sport offerings, CPCT will also be home to:

• Childcare facility and preschool - Small class sizes, certified teachers and use of the sports facilities at CPCT
• Food Service - Food service, event spaces, and catering throughout the facility
• Pro Shop - An on-site pro shop for equipment needs

To learn more: www.chelseapiersct.com

QT2 Systems Launches QT2 Calculator Triathlon iPhone App

2012-03-06T19:03:18Z

QT2 Systems has launched QT2 Calculator, the first iPhone / iTouch app calculator that projects an individual's triathlon race performance and determines appropriate, personalized training ranges. Jesse Kropelnicki, founder of QT2 Systems and developer of the original Triathlon Calculator says, "Triathletes put a great deal of time and focus into their race preparations, and should always be well aware of where they stand, with regard to their racing goals. This new software will help them to be more in tune with the progress that they are making, and further motivate them to achieve their goals."

The triathlon calculator is a one-of-a-kind application that will estimate your triathlon race outcomes based on 7 key inputs that come from your training. This tool will estimate any race distance, and take into account different course types. The tool will also give you race pacing and training zone recommendations including power on the bike. Stop guessing how you may perform and use this application to help guide your training and racing.

Inputs include:
• Performance Inputs - Body Weight, Bike Test Wattage, Run Time
• Training Volumes - Swim, Bike, Run Yardage / Mileage and Experience
• Race Distance - Swim, Bike Run Distances and Course Profile

The QT2 Calculator with all those key inputs will provide the end user with an estimated race finish time, including projected times for each discipline.

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The QT2 Calculator iPhone app is available on iTunes (link) for $1.99.

QT2 Systems is a world-class coaching & nutrition services group, as well as a professional/elite and age group triathlon team. All of the QT2 coaches are extensively trained in the protocols that have been developed and implemented within the QT2 training philosophy. For more information go to our website at www.qt2systems.com.

The iPhone app was developed with the help from Triessential.com, which provides tips, inspiration, and education through its blog and triathlon iPhone app. In addition, the company develops content and mobile solutions for companies targeting the endurance sports market. For more information, go to www.triessential.com.

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New "On the Road" DVD - Kona, HI Training Ride

2012-03-01T13:50:53Z

Here is a new product for those triathletes that have qualified for the big day in Hawaii or that would love to preview and train on the Ironman World Championship bike course. The best part right now is that you can do it from the comfort of your own home with this new DVD from Troy Jacobson. From the Spinervals "On The Road" virtual reality series comes On The Road - Volume 7: Kona, HI Training Ride (MSRP: $39.95).

Loop the challenging and famous Ironman bike course along the coast on the big island of Hawaii. Cycle with coach Troy and build your endurance as he takes you on a training ride on the famous Iron-distance race course along the Kona coast on the big island of Hawaii.

Starting at the pier in the small town of Kailua Kona, you'll ride virtually through the barren, moon-like lava fields on the Queen-K highway to Hawi and back, a distance of around 112 miles. Along the ride, coach Troy gives useful training tips and strategies to help you prepare for a successful race.

The intense heat and blustery winds make this one of the toughest bike rides you'll ever do! Now hop on your bike, apply sunscreen and get ready to ride the Queen-K in Hawaii with coach Troy!

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Visit www.spinervals.com to order your copy of "On the Road" - Kona, HI Training Ride from Coach Troy Jacobson.

Build your endurance and preview the iron distance triathlon course in Kona as you experience the course "first hand" with this 6 hours bike training endurance workout.

• Duration: Approximately 6 Hours
• Difficulty level: 9.0
• DVD Format: 3 Disc Set (All Regions)

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Introducing 2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge Team

2012-01-05T16:37:31Z

A new year, a new challenge a new triathlon team for Dr. Sanjay Gupta via the CNN Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge.

The 2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge is officially underway! This year we have selected seven CNN viewers just like you to train for the Nautica Malibu Triathlon with Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

Each person will be given a road bike and all of its accessories, a wet suit, and a gym membership. In turn, they will blog, tweet, and share their workouts, from now until race day in mid-September, on Facebook.

We invite you to follow along as the "Lucky 7" train to swim a half mile in the ocean, bike 18 miles, and run four miles in California!

2012 Fit Nation Triathlon Challenge Team

Rick Morris told us he may be dead by the time we saw his video. He's a veteran, who admits to letting his fitness slide after leaving the Army.

Morris says he smokes a pack and a half a day and is having a heck of a time keeping up with his fellow volunteer firefighters. He's lost several family members to preventable diseases and knows if he doesn't make a change now, he will follow suit.

Watch Morris' iReport submission video here

Denise Castelli always prided herself on being a top-notch athlete. A softball game during her senior year of college changed her life.

As she went to steal second base, she fell and broke her leg. An infection developed and more than thirty surgeries later, Castelli had to have her right leg amputated below the knee. She says she's anxious to be a part of the Tri Challenge, so she can go back to being an accomplished athlete.

Watch Castelli's iReport submission video here

]]> Jeff Dauler admits he's a self-proclaimed control freak, but for the last 18 months his life has been anything but in control. He's been dealing with various personal challenges including a divorce.

Dauler says dealing with those obstacles led him to a major realization: One of the only things a person can control is how they treat their body. Yet, for a guy who likes to take charge of a situation, Dauler hasn't taken care of his body. He's hoping the Challenge will help him regain control.

Watch Dauler's iReport submission video here

Glenn Keller is a truck driver who leads a prayer ministry from his cell phone 3 times a day, 7 days a week - all while he's on the road.

He tells his fellow worshipers it's possible to overcome any obstacle they're presented with, but feels like a hypocrite. That's because Keller has not been able to overcome a big obstacle of his own - his weight.

He estimates he's at least 100 pounds overweight, which among other things, causes sleep apnea and is why he needs a CPAP machine to sleep. Keller says he needs goals and guidance - two things he's hoping to get from the Tri Challenge.

Watch Keller's iReport submission video here

Nancy Klinger was married for 26 years when her husband told her he wanted a divorce. Now newly separated, Klinger wants to race the Nautica Malibu Triathlon as much for her mental health as for her physical health.

She hopes the regular exercise and goal-setting that come along with training for any endurance event will help alleviate her recent depression.

Watch Klinger's iReport submission video here

Adrienne LaGier stood in the middle of the school office where she teaches feeling mortified. A coworker had just come up and rubbed her hand on LaGier's belly, mistaking her for another (actually pregnant) teacher.

LaGier was pregnant seven years ago, and is getting ready to marry the father of her twin girls in September. LaGier says being a part of the Tri Challenge means beginning her life with her new husband in fitness and in health. She also hopes people will stop mistaking her for a pregnant woman.

Watch LaGier's iReport submission video here

Growing up in Southern California, Carlos Solis was headed down a dangerous path of drug use and gang violence. Some concerned teachers helped him alter his path and now as an adult, he's paying it forward, helping other troubled teens.

The problem is, he does a poor job of taking care of himself. Solis has type-2 diabetes and wants to show his students they can break the cycle of obesity and diabetes.

Watch Solis' iReport submission video here

You can join them by following their workout plans, which will be posted on our Facebook page starting in early February. You can also tweet your workout successes at @CNNFitNation. We'll have regular updates from our new team on "Sanjay Gupta, MD" Saturday and Sunday mornings, 7:30 eastern and online at CNN.com/FitNation.

Source: CNN FitNation

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Tri Dynamic & Tanja Slater to Offer Swim Improvement Clinic

2011-12-12T18:58:05Z

Tri Dynamic has teamed up with former Elite Triathlete and Pro Cyclist Tanja Slater from upandactive.com to offer a Swim Technique Clinic including video analysis on SAT 21st January 2012. The clinic will be limited to a maximum of just 12 places to ensure that each participant receives lots of personal attention and coaching. The venue for the swim clinic will be the brand new £20M complex at Lancaster University Sports Centre with its new 8 lane 25m competition pool.

If you are a triathlete who has been struggling with your swim technique this clinic is a great opportunity to make big improvements next season resulting in faster swim splits and more energy for the rest of the race. You will learn about applying the correct swimming technique, have your stroke analysed under and over the water and receive individual feedback and coaching from Tanja Slater. Video analysis of your stroke is the best way to understand your current technique and position, enabling you to make big improvements in speed and efficiency. This Swim Clinic will teach you how to train smarter rather than just putting in endless miles in the pool.

More Info on Tanja Slater
Tanja is a former GB Elite Pro ITU Triathlete and a former Professional GB Cyclist. She finished top 10 in 2 European Triathlon Championships and competed in two World Cycling Championships supporting Nicole Cooke to medals in both races and won a stage in the Ladies Tour de France.

Stepping down from Elite racing she is now concentrating on full time coaching & teaching. As a front pack swimmer in Triathlon she knows how important it is to swim faster, swim more efficiently and with more confidence. More recently Tanja has won the pink jersey in the women's section of the London-Paris on two occasions. She is now a full time Coach and runs UpandActive. Visit www.upandactive.com

]]> What is included on the Tanja Slater Swim Clinic:

• Coaching from former Elite triathlete, PRO cyclist & front pack swimmer Tanja Slater
• 1 hour swim session including underwater filming and drills
• 2 hour classroom session and individual video analysis of your swimming stroke with key areas to work on helpful pointers to continue working on from Tanja Slater
• A further 1 hour swim session to get back in the pool and try out what you have learned under the guidance of Tanja Slater

Each participant will be emailed footage of their swim stroke after the clinic so you have a record of your technique and areas to work on. Tri Dynamic & Tanja Slater will be organising optional follow up clinics which will help you progress your swim technique leading in to the new racing season.

Price £60 (Club members) £65 (Non Club Members)

For MORE INFO and TO BOOK visit www.tridynamic.co.uk

Triathlon Boot Camp Schedule for 2012

2011-12-09T20:01:11Z

Mid-Atlantic Multisport, a Philadelphia, PA based endurance sports coaching company, has announced its Triathlon Boot Camp® schedule for 2012. Triathlon Boot Camps offer a unique combination of individual analysis, group training and interactive instruction for multisport athletes of all abilities. Attendees will learn from and train alongside some of the top multisport coaches and health professionals in the United States.

Mid-Atlantic Multisport will be offering three Philadelphia-area Triathlon Boot Camps in 2012. The topics covered and instruction offered at each camp will be different, allowing athletes to register for a single camp to address a particular training need or attend all three camps to fully prepare for the 2012 race season.

Triathlon Boot Camp | Base Camp is a one-day camp designed for athletes who want to improve their technique and efficiency and learn how to train smarter. It includes individual assessments/video analysis in all three triathlon disciplines and step-by-step instruction on designing a training program. Triathlon Boot Camp | Base Camp will be held on January 21, 2012 at the corporate headquarters of Endless Pools where participants will have the opportunity to swim in Endless Pools' counter-current swimming machines and have their swim stroke analyzed using above- and below-water digital video recording equipment.

Triathlon Boot Camp | Pace Camp is a two-day camp designed for athletes who want to improve their strength and speed while staying healthy and avoiding injury. It includes field testing in all three disciplines to determine each athlete's optimal training and racing zones/paces together with scenic outdoor bike and run workouts and indoor swim sessions. Triathlon Boot Camp | Pace Camp will be held on March 24-25, 2012 at Malvern Preparatory School.

]]> Triathlon Boot Camp | Race Camp is a one-day camp designed for athletes who want to learn how to perform their best on race day. It includes open water swimming, brick workouts, transition skills practice and instruction on tapering, race tactics, nutrition and mental skills. Triathlon Boot Camp | Race Camp will be held on May 19, 2012 at Marsh Creek State Park.

Athletes who prefer more individualized instruction or unable able to attend the Base, Pace & Race Camps have another option. Triathlon Boot Camp | ONE-2-ONE is a one-day, personal training camp that takes the best elements of Mid-Atlantic Multisport's group camps and is scheduled by appointment at a time that is most convenient for the individual athlete.

For more information on Mid-Atlantic Multisport's Triathlon Boot Camps and to register for the camps, please visit www.midatlanticmultisport.com.

imAthlete Offers Coaching Services with Shoemaker & McLarty

2011-12-07T00:58:08Z

Now you can Train like an Olympian! imATHLETE is offering you the opportunity to get one-on-one coaching with Jarrod Shoemaker or train like Sara McLarty with a training program designed to maximize your performance.

The National Training Center in Clermont, Florida is offering its state-of-the-art fitness programs to athletes nationwide, through a new partnership exclusively with www.imATHLETE.com.

Elevate your game and hone your competitive skill-set with one-on-one coaching from two of the best. Featuring Custom Coaching Programs with Olympian Jarrod Shoemaker & World Class Triathlete Sara McLarty.

Available packages include:

• STANDARD 16-week program: $100 - specifically designed to maximize your true potential for the season

• CUSTOM program specifically designed for you - $200/month for a custom program including a consultation and once a week phone call

Additional NTC training services now offered through imATHLETE:

• VO2 Max Testing (Maximal Oxygen Uptake Analysis)
• Lactate Threshold Analysis
• Swim Stroke Analysis
• Nutrition Consultation
• Triathlete Package
(includes VO2 testing, Lactate Threshold testing, Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis, Swim Stroke Analysis, Coaching, Skill Session)
• Swimmer Package
(includes VO2 testing, Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis, Swim Stroke Analysis, Swim Lactate Threshold, Swim Dry Land Training)
• Runner Package
(includes VO2 testing, Lactate Trheshold Analysis, Resting Metabolic Rate Analysis)

Gift Certificates for any services available from the National Training Center in Clermont, FL

]]> Whether you're training for your first triathlon or working towards new race PR. So what are you waiting for?

All purchases until December 25th will get 10% off automatically! Visit www.imATHLETE.com/events/NationalTrainingCenter/store.

Motorola Unveils New MOTOACTV Fitness Device

2011-10-20T12:53:45Z

Motorola has unveiled it's new MOTOACTV fitness device. A a lightweight, wearable fitness performance tracker and smart music player in one. Sync MOTOACTV with your PC, so you can check out the music you perform to best or track your workouts over extended time periods, set goals and even create workout competitions with your friends via the MOTOACTV Web Portal. And MOTOACTV features a touch-screen display so you can instantly launch a new workout or find that one song you've been dying to hear.

"We brought the features you love in your smartphone to the fitness world with a groundbreaking addition, MOTOACTV," said Sanjay Jha, chairman and chief executive officer, Motorola Mobility. "Workout smarter without using multiple devices or even wires, with the first multi-activity music and fitness tracking device with the brains to push you beyond your limits."

Stay on Top of Your Stats
We get it. You're obsessed with your pace, number of calories burned, miles covered, personal records and fitness facts. MOTOACTV uses Motorola AccuSense™ technology and GPS to ensure measurement accuracy of your performance. Your time, distance, speed, heart rate1 and calories burned are all measured, so you can reach your fitness or weight loss goals faster than ever.

Then, upload your workout to MOTOACTV.com to analyze the performance data tracked by the device and review useful, easy-to-understand charts, tools and programs that help you see your strengths and empower you to overcome challenges. You can also get workout tips and training plans from fitness experts at MOTOACTV.com and on your Android™-powered smartphone with our free mobile app available via Android Market™ and pre-installed on DROID RAZR™ by Motorola.

Run. Ride. Jam.
Heart pumping, thighs burning and five laps to go. You need a serious soundtrack to get you through. MOTOACTV can rock up to 4,000 of your favorite songs while tracking your every move, from the Rockies to the gym. Ultra-portable, you choose the way you want to wear MOTOACTV: strap it on your wrist or arm, clip it to your shirt or mount it on your bike during an outdoor ride2.

Your playlist is more than just workout songs: they're songs that push you to perform at your best. The smart music player learns what tracks motivate you most by measuring your performance against your music and then uses those songs to create your personal high-performance playlist.

]]> On those days when your automatically generated high-performance playlist isn't doing the trick, you can switch to FM radio for even more song variety. And if the music is really moving you, go that extra mile - MOTOACTV tracks your outdoor training via GPS.

Keep Connected, Keep Your Pace
Real athletes don't wear earbuds, they rock sports headphones. Introducing innovative sports headphones with built-in heart rate monitors, durable design and crystal-clear audio, the Motorola SF700 wireless and Motorola SF500 wired headphones deliver exceptional sound quality and real-time audible readouts of your heart rate allowing you to track your performance without the uncomfortable squeeze of a chest strap.

MOTOACTV also gives you the option to stay connected to your Android™-powered smartphone, so you can answer calls, receive texts and rock out via your headphones without breaking a stride.

In addition to working with MOTOACTV, the Bluetooth wireless Motorola SF700 and wired Motorola SF500 sports headphones are compatible with mobile phones, music players and tablets from Motorola and other leading manufacturers.

MOTOACTV will rock your fitness goals with the following features:

MOTOACTV Features and Specifications
Capacity:	8GB or 16GB
Battery Life:	Music player time: up to 20 hours Workout time: up to 10 hours indoors, five hours outdoors Standby time: up to 325 hours
Weight:	35 g
Dimensions:	46 mm x 46 mm x 9.6 mm
Features:	• Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com • Sweat-proof, rain-resistant and scratch-resistant Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass display • Touch screen display adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting • Option to sync with Android™-powered smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts • FM Radio capabilities for more song variety • 3.5 mm headset, USB 2.0 connections • 1.6" full-color display • Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity

MOTOACTV Features and Specifications

Capacity:

8GB or 16GB

Battery Life:

Music player time: up to 20 hours

Workout time: up to 10 hours indoors, five hours outdoors

Standby time: up to 325 hours

Weight:

35 g

Dimensions:

46 mm x 46 mm x 9.6 mm

Features:

• Ongoing tracking of fitness performance stats, including automatic wireless syncing of workout data to MOTOACTV.com

• Sweat-proof, rain-resistant and scratch-resistant Corning^® Gorilla^® Glass display

• Touch screen display adjusts for indoor or outdoor lighting

• Option to sync with Android™-powered smartphone to receive incoming calls and texts

• FM Radio capabilities for more song variety

• 3.5 mm headset, USB 2.0 connections

• 1.6" full-color display

• Supports both Bluetooth® 4.0 and ANT+ wireless connectivity

Pricing and Availability
Beginning today, consumers can pre-order MOTOACTV at www.motorola.com, Amazon.com, Bestbuy.com, REI.com and SportsAuthority.com. Starting on November 6, 2011, MOTOACTV will be available for sale at Best Buy, Eastern Mountain Sports, REI, The Sports Authority and online at Amazon.com, with other retailers following shortly.

The exclusive launch carrier will be Verizon Wireless with availability in November.

The MSRP for MOTOACTV 8G is $249 and $299 for 16G. Motorola SF700 and Motorola SF500 sports headphones are sold separately and will be $149 and $99 MSRP respectively.

Visit www.motoactv.com for more information, including accessories for the new MOTOACTV.

Garmin Forerunner 910XT - Ultimate Multisport Watch

2011-10-07T18:33:19Z

Garmin has announced a new watch that all triathletes will love, the Forerunner 910XT - the only all-in-one GPS-enabled device that provides detailed swim metrics and tracks distance, speed/pace, elevation and heart rate for running and cycling. The 910XT sports a sleek profile allowing users to easily slide wetsuits on and off, and has an on-board barometric altimeter for improved elevation data, all without sacrificing the size of its easy-to-read display.

"Having one solution that provides athletes with all the metrics they are after is what the Forerunner 910XT is all about," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "Seeing swimming metrics such as stroke count, stroke rate and stroke identification, and seeing running and cycling metrics such as pace, distance, heart rate and power, place the Forerunner 910XT in a class of its own."

With Forerunner 910XT, swimming will never be the same again. Designed for both open water and pool swimming, Forerunner 910XT is water resistant to 50 meters and is Garmin's first multisport watch to offer extensive swim metrics, including swim distance, stroke identification, stroke count and pool lengths. It also computes a user's swolf score - the sum of the time for one length plus the number of strokes for that length. For example, 30 seconds plus 15 strokes equals a swolf score of 45. Swolf is a measurement of swimming efficiency and, like golf, lower is better. The 910XT's robust design and easy operation make it suited for other water sports, including paddle boarding, kayaking and windsurfing to name a few.

When an athlete is ready to jump out of the water and onto the bike, Forerunner 910XT moves easily from wrist to handlebar with the optional quick release and bike mounts. Forerunner 910XT categorizes multisport activities in one workout and can also log transition time in the process, so triathletes can analyze their performance from start to finish. And with up to 20 hours of battery life, even hardcore endurance athletes can push themselves further than ever.

]]> Forerunner 910XT uses a vibration motor for alerts such as heart rate, pace/speed and distance when audible tones cannot be heard (heart monitor included in some bundles or available separately). With the heart rate monitor, Forerunner 910XT also allows athletes to track their training intensity via the Training Effect feature. By inputting key information into the watch, a user can measure the impact of an exercise regimen on their aerobic fitness.

In a true race against the clock, Forerunner 910XT adds Virtual Racer™. With this feature, Garmin has an answer for every excuse- no more, "I could have beaten that time"- where users can race themselves over their previous bests or against other users' times. These can be taken from activities stored on the watch or downloaded wirelessly from the huge and expanding Garmin Connect community (http://connect.garmin.com). Here users can quickly and easily log their workouts, track their totals, set goals, share workouts with friends and family and participate in an online fitness community of more than 70 million activities around the world. Also, users can now create and plan workouts, and even design courses and send it all directly to your 910XT with the click of a button. Garmin Connect displays metrics such as time, distance, pace, elevation and heart rate. This information is shown through charts, illustrations, reports and a variety of map representations including street, photo, topographic, and elevation maps.

During and after the workout, Forerunner 910XT blends the best wireless connectivity of all of its predecessors in the Garmin fitness family, syncing wirelessly through ANT+ technology with Garmin heart rate monitors and foot pods, compatible third-party fitness equipment and power meters, and the user's PC or Mac for automatic data download. The Forerunner 910XT will be compatible with Garmin's innovative power meter Vector™ and display independent left/right power.

Forerunner 910XT is the latest breakthrough from Garmin, which has spent more than 20 years developing technologies and innovations to enhance users' lives, making Garmin a household name in the automotive, aviation, marine, wireless, outdoor and fitness industries. For more about features, pricing and availability, as well as information about Garmin's other products and services, go to www.garmin.com.

The watch will retail for a Suggested Retail Price: $ 449.99 USD (Order processing time is 5 - 8 weeks) To buy one click this link for the Garmin website.

Check out the in-depth review from Ray at dcrainmaker.com
- Garmin Forerunner 910XT In Depth Review

Garmin Brings Power to the People with Vector

2011-08-18T17:39:47Z

Today we announced the unveiling of Vector - a high-precision pedal based power meter - designed for cyclists, by cyclists. Vector is the lightest weight direct measurement power meter on the market, and designed for quick installation, portability, and ease-of-use. Taking only minutes to install, Vector provides accurate and reliable power data and uniquely measures and presents right and left leg power balance to ANT+™ compatible head units. Vector was announced in preparation for a world unveiling tour beginning at Australia's Ausbike, then climbing to Germany's Eurobike, and finally sprinting to Las Vegas' Interbike where it will be prominently displayed at Garmin booths in each location. To see Vector in action, go to www.garmin.com/Vector.

"We are excited to get this innovative product into your hands - and under your feet," said Dan Bartel, Garmin's vice president of worldwide sales. "From picking it up at your local bike shop and installing at home in minutes, to giving you accurate and reliable total and independent leg power measurements, Vector becomes one of the most desirable solutions in the cycling market. It's similar to going from 2D to 3D," Bartel continued. "There's a richness in data and capabilities that come from the combination of our location of measurement - the pedals - and Vector's sensor design."

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Quick and easy: For many cycling enthusiasts, purchasing a power meter is an intimidating and potentially complicated process, often involving mechanical tradeoffs for their bikes. Vector simplifies the decisions and the process. Cyclists can now walk into their local bike shop, walk out with a Vector power meter in hand, and install it themselves in minutes. There's no need for a custom order process, no need for a mechanic, and no downtime while their bike is in the shop. With integrated cadence measurement, there are no external sensors to install, and all calibration is performed before the Vector power meter hits the store shelves. Vector's easy-to-install design makes it easy to swap between bikes, and easy to take to out-of-town events when renting or borrowing a bike. Vector's light weight and durable injected carbon fiber pedals are LOOK Keo compatible, and its ANT+ wireless pedal pod transmitters fit most majorcranksets. Vector has also been designed to be easy to update as software enhancements are made, thanks to its ANT+ wireless technology.

Wizardry behind the watts: Vector works by measuring the normal deflection in the pedal spindle as you pedal, throughout your entire pedal stroke. By comparing the measured deflection to a factory-calibrated deflection caused by a known load, Vector can determine how much force you're applying to the pedal. With force measurements, the cadence measurements from Vector's integrated accelerometers, and time, Vector accurately calculates watts. The force sensors are permanently and securely sealed within the pedal spindle, one of the most robust components on the bike.

Get an 'Edge' on the competition: For users already using a Garmin Edge® 800 or Edge 500 cycling computer, adding a Vector power meter will take their training to the next level. Not only will the Edge display total power, left and right leg power, and cadence, it will now also display in real-time the widely adopted power metrics from TrainingPeaks™: Normalized Power (NP ™), Intensity Factor (IF ™) and Training Stress Score (TSS ™). The Edge 800 adds a new interval summary page to enhance the power-based training experience.

"Vector's easy-to-own design has the potential to make power-based training more accessible and usable by a broader range of athletes," said Hunter Allen, founder of Peaks Coaching Group and widely regarded as a leading expert in training with a power meter. "In addition, by integrating the TrainingPeaks metrics of Normalized Power, Intensity Factor and Training Stress Score directly into the Edge head units for real-time display, Garmin continues to demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing power-based cycling tools."

Complete the suite: For post-ride analysis, mapping, course and workout creating and detailed power metrics, Garmin Connect™ is a tool for every level cyclist. With over 1 billion miles logged, users will never be stuck without a new route to explore. At Garmin Connect, cyclists can explore other user's workouts and send them directly to compatible Garmin fitness products to follow. Having all of their cycling electronics and analysis from one brand means they can trust the equipment, the user experience and the support.

The Garmin Vector will be available in March 2012 and will have a suggested retail price of $1,499.99. To learn more visit: www.garmin.com/Vector

GOTRIbal Welcomes Mix1 to the Multisport Adventure Retreat for Women

2011-08-10T17:49:02Z

SAN DIEGO, CA - August 9, 2011 - GOTRIbal, an international network and resource for women who share a passion for the endurance sports lifestyles, welcomes Mix1 to their 2nd Annual Multisport Adventure Series Retreat in Florida this year.

Mix1's founders are athletes with a mix of backgrounds and abilities, but with a common shared purpose for creating high-quality, all-natural products that are truly functional. It's those products, and that philosophy, that makes this partnership at the GOTRIbal Multisport Adventure event for women so powerful.

"GOTRIbal is fortunate to offer its fans mix1 during the Retreat, and we are proud to be partnered with a brand that so purposefully focuses on creating products that are not just healthy and high-quality, but easy for busy, multi-tasking women athletes to incorporate into their active lifestyles," says Tanya Maslach, CEO/Founder GOTRIbal.

As participants play, bike, run, swim, paddleboard and do Insanity® beach strength sessions, their tired bodies will require proper fueling in order keep going. Mix1 will be there to satisfy them with lean performance and post-workout recovery shakes that are:

• Free of lactose, gluten and caffeine
• A carb to protein ratio that keeps them well-stocked post-workout and
• Are suited to any picky taste tester; flavors come in everything from mix-berry to mango, peach, chocolate and blueberry-vanilla

"Our philosophy at mix1 is pretty simple: we only create products with all-natural, high-quality ingredients that are truly functional," shares Dr. James Rouse, Founder. "The GOTRIbal Multisport Adventure Retreat encourages women with proper training and nutrition to optimize their performance, and mix1 is thrilled to provide the functional nutrition they need to lead active and healthy lifestyles."

]]> The second national event from GOTRIbal invites women to enjoy a full day of educational, entertaining and empowering experiences at the Multisport and Adventure Series in Clermont, Florida on November 12, 2011.

The event will bring world class athletes and coaches together from the National Training Center and GOTRIbal's own team to offer sessions on:

• Stand-up paddleboarding - while doing yoga poses
• Specialized training techniques for runners who want to improve their strength and speed
• Bicycle handling, maintenance, climbing and descending skills for new and advanced cyclists
• Plus, sports nutritionists, swim clinics and functional strength sessions

The only criteria for attendance is a desire to play, learn about, and enjoy the experience of a full day of activities related to biking, running, swimming, yoga, strength building, and nutrition. The event is for all women, of all abilities and ages.

GOTRIbal is bringing in world class coaches and facilitators for women participants. The National Training Center is offering their facilities and coaches, and local experts in cycling, stand-up paddleboarding, performance nutrition, functional strength development and yoga will be on hand to create experiences participants won't soon forget.

To learn more about the Multisport Adventure Retreat for women, visit www.gotribalnow.com

About GOTRIbal:
GOTRIbal is a global destination for connecting and empowering women in endurance sports. The organization facilitates access to people, brands and information that helps women maintain their involvement in running, swimming, cycling, triathlon and other endurance sports.
GOTRIbal is currently a regular featured writer on the ESPNW blog.
GOTRIbal women are in over 16 countries and 45 states.
www.gotribal.com or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/GOTRIbal

About Mix1:
mix1 aims to change people's lives by promoting athletic performance and overall health through all-natural products that deliver truly functional nutrition. No matter the sport, mix1 helps athletes at any stage perform at their personal best with healthy mix1 all-natural protein shakes for pre-workout fuel, post-workout recovery and on-the-go nutrition. All eleven flavors of mix1 are free of lactose, gluten, soy & caffeine and the antioxidant power equal to three servings of fruits and vegetables, including the NEW chocolate and vanilla shakes. Find mix1 at a retailer near you, www.mix1life.com