Tri Training for Beginners

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Group Triathlon Training for Beginners

Our most popular group training offers women of all ages, sizes, and levels of fitness a 12-week program focused on completing a local Sprint Distance Triathlon (approx. .25 mi swim, 11 mi. bike, 2.5 mi. run). Our target races for this beginner group are generally women-only events, non-intimidating, and supportive of first-time or beginner level triathletes.

We’ll cover all of the basics of triathlon, including technique and skills instruction in all three sports, transition area logistics, and race day strategy. We’ll train as a group three times a week in a supportive, non-intimidating environment where you’ll be encouraged to challenge yourself based on your current level of fitness. For those of who have the time and/or desire to train more than three days a week, you’ll be provided with a 12 week calendar that gives you optional workouts to do on your own on the days we don’t meet as a group.

The first several weeks of this program are spent reviewing fundamental skills in swimming, biking and running. The key to this program is ‘safety and technique before speed’, which we firmly believe is the right way to approach a new sport.

2013 Spring/Summer Schedule;

Spring Session #2 – Women’s Tri Training for the Mermaid Triathlon and Duathlon in Alameda

Mermaid puts on a reliably well organized and very supportive race series for women of all levels of athletic ability.  First timers as well as athletes wanting to compete for a medal in their age group will find Mermaid a great place to put your training to the test.

Training Dates:  March 19 – June 6

Schedule and Locations:

  • Marin Morning Group – Tuesday 9:30-10:30am (run), Thursday 9:30-11:00am (bike), Sunday 11am-noon (swim)
  • Marin Evening Group – Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 – 10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)
  • San Francisco Evening Group – Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 -10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)

Registration for this session is currently closed, but don’t worry, there are more opportunities to train with this great team below!


Summer Session #1 – Women’s Tri Training for the inaugural Flower Power Sports Women’s Triathlon!

Our community has been asking for it, so we created it.  We’re thrilled to announce that Flower Power Sports will be hosting a sprint distance triathlon this year, right here in beautiful Marin County.   The race will include a 400 yd pool swim, a 9 mile bikeride, and a 2.5 mile run.  Come and train with coaches who will know this course like no one else.  Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experience athlete ready to race fast, we’ll support you all the way to the starting line.  Race day is July 28th, 2013.

Training Dates:  June 18th – July 25th

Schedule and Locations:

  • Marin Morning Group – Tuesday 9:30-10:30am (run), Thursday 9:30-11:00am (bike), Sunday 11am-noon (swim)
  • Marin Evening Group – Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 – 10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)
  • San Francisco Evening Group – Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 -10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)

Fees:

  • Early registration  - $190 – Includes 3 group workouts a week, a written training plan, and a cool run shirt

Summer Session #2 – Triathlon Training for the Mermaid Women’s Triathlon/Duathlon in Capitola

Mermaid puts on a reliably well organized and very supportive race series for women of all levels of athletic ability.  First timers as well as athletes wanting to compete for a medal in their age group will find Mermaid a great place to put your training to the test.  Our training program will prepare you for either the Sprint or Olympic Distance.  Race day is October 6th.

Training Dates:  July 30th – October 3rd

Schedule and Locations:

  • Marin Morning Group – Tuesday 9:30-10:30am (run), Thursday 9:30-11:00am (bike), Sunday 11am-noon (swim)
  • Marin Evening Group – Tuesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 – 10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)
  • San Francisco Evening Group – Wednesday 6:30-7:30pm (run), Saturday 8:30 -10:00am (bike), Sunday 11am – noon (swim)

Fees:

  • Early Registration Special – $350 - includes 3 group workouts a week, a written training plan, and a cool run shirt