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 70 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 Short (Sprint & Olympic) and Long (70.3 and Full IM)
People Alex Springer - Vice President Mitch Hsing - President
People Sam Nicaise – Captain
People Justin Bandoro - TreasurerBen Landry - Equipment
People Dina Esposito - Clothing Ben Woolston - Secretary
People Jose Alvarado - Outreach Robin Zhao- Treasurer
People Jeff Dusek - SponsorshipFelix Moser- Sponsorship
People – Coach Bill Coach Bill
People – and many others
And You!
Training Weekly Workouts -Track Practice – Tuesday 7am -Wednesday Swim Practice with Coach Bill (Zcenter) – 7:30am -Weekend Spinning T -Thursday Running 5:30pm -Friday Swimming – 6pm Alumni 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 -Understanding of workout plan – ask questions h?v=rzCYBFR3BMU Tri = 6...right? 3... Swim—Bike—Run -but also- Strength—Nutrition—Rest
Training - Calendar
Training - Technique In-water Video Analysis Functional Movement Screening Video Run Analysis
Training – Training Planning
Training Camp A chance to…. …get in some solid training hours without worrying about classes, work, etc. …get to know your fellow MIT triathletes …relax and enjoy the beautiful NH countryside
Racing – NECTC Fall Collegiate Season over -Nationals in April -Prepare for next year – starting in May!
Racing – Long Distance Max Performance Race Series and Ironman 70.3 Races
Racing – USAT Collegiate Nationals - April 2015 in South Carolina - Must qualify team through NECTC racing! - Hopefully sending 4 male and 4 female - Personal contribution of about $300 *** Must race in one NECTC race*** Can be over the winter h?v=N77Nw3dBlmY0&feature= youtube_gdata
Racing – How it works / become a club member Non-racing - $30 Racing: 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 1-2 races!!! Fiscal Year May-May, so paying now is for full year ***Also gives access to sponsor deals/benefits***
Clothing Not necessary for races, but highly encouraged Also Trisuits available Tri-Top Tri Bottom
Corporate Sponsors!
- Normatec Recovery Boots -Gu Deals -Xterra Wetsuits at over 50% off! -Rent out wetsuits -Rent out aerohelmets -Open-water swim buoys -Club-deal on Newton Running Shoes
Important Details 1)Start training with team – calendar or listserv Bring Waiver 2)Ask questions to or in 3)$30 to become paying club member 4)Let’s go swimming and then eat ice cream! Have fun!