What is Triathlon (and Multisport Racing?) - A blast - Great way to stay fit and healthy -Meet friends -Swim, bike and run -Compete as an MIT athlete
What is MIT Triathlon People -Undergrads, Grads, MIT Affiliates and community members -Many different academic and fitness backgrounds -About 30 members on team Training -Team Led workouts: swim, track, OWS, bike rides, spinning, runs -Individual planning -Technique Racing -NECTC – Collegiate Competition -Nationals – April -Max Performance – Summer distance
People – Old Mitchell Hsing – President Alex Springer – VP Sam Nicaise – Captain Justin Bandoro – Treasurer Ben Woolston – Secretary
People - New Lisa Deng – President Wally Wibowo – VP Leora Cooper – Captain Cheng & Guillaume – Treasurer Michael Feffer – Secretary & Webmaster
People – Coach Bill Coach Bill
People – and many others
And You!
Training Weekly Workouts Track Practice – Tuesday AM Wednesday Swim Practice with Coach Bill (Zcenter) Open Water Swimming (Starting in 2 wks) Coffee Ride – Friday AM Weekend Cycling and OWS Other ed rides – usually on weekends out your workouts, or add them to the calendar Put together your own training plan Training camps Requirements Open to all Waiver h?v=rzCYBFR3BMU
Training - Calendar
Training - Technique In-water Video Analysis Functional Movement Screening Video Run Analysis
Training – Training Planning
Race Schedule -Cranberry is Oly and Sprint! -Allocating 8-12 athletes for each -To QUALIFY, must train, contribute, plan and perform -Compete against Collegiate Triathletes from whole region
u Sun Sept. 20 Buzzards Bay, MA Sprint – Ocean Swim! u Sun Aug. 9 Sharon, MA Sprint w/long run u Sun Jul. 12 Winchendon, MA Olympic u Sun May 10 Hopkinton, MA Sprint Racing – Summer Season
Racing – USAT Collegiate Nationals - April 2017 in Tuscaloosa Al - Must qualify team through NECTC racing! - Hopefully sending 4 male and 4 female - Personal contribution of about $300 *** Must race in one NECTC race*** h?v=N7Nw3dBlmY0&feature=y outube_gdata
Dues Structure 2 Tiers 1. Racing $140 Collegiate athletes Pays for all club funded races, including travel depending on races MIT Affiliates Club will fund %75 of race entry fee. Travel will be determined on a case by case basis 2. Non Racing $30 Access to club workout All Undergraduate Club Members Get 1 Race FREE + USAT Membership
Racing – How it works / become a club member 1)Pay $140 to become a club member 2)Register for a club race using discount codes 3)Travel with the team and race with the team 4)Send receipts to treasurer and reimbursement after racing Pays for itself after 2 races!!! Fiscal Year May-May, so paying now is for full year If not racing, please contribute $30 to be a member. NEW THIS YEAR All Undergraduate Club Member Get 1 Race FREE + USAT Membership
Racing – How it works / become a club member 1)Pay $140 to become a club member 2)Register for a club race using discount codes 3)Travel with the team and race with the team 4)Send receipts to treasurer and reimbursement after racing Pays for itself after 2 races!!! Fiscal Year May-May, so paying now is for full year If not racing, please contribute $30 to be a member. NEW THIS YEAR All Undergraduate Club Member Get 1 Race FREE + USAT Membership
Clothing Not necessary for races, but highly encouraged Also Trisuits available Tri-Top Tri Bottom
Summer Events 1)Want to organize Training Camp? 2)Weekend trips – Camping, Cape Cod… Who will be around this summer?
Outreach Events Iron Nerd – Our clubs Into to Tri Triathlon Sept 6 (tentitive) Volunteers Needed All club members are expected to volunteer!
Corporate Sponsors!
Signing up for Summer Races 1)Spread sheet will be sent out soon 2)Race nomination process 3)When signing up, use discount code. Code is only given to dues-paying and racing collegiate members 4)Plan to race at least 2 races, hopefully including Westchester
Important Details 1)Start training with team – calendar or listserv 2)Complete online waiver – dosportseasy 3)Ask questions to or in 4)Think about racing at Mass State (7/15) 5)Pay Dues! 6)Let’s go spin and then eat ice cream! Have fun!