Leavenworth Triathlon Club http://www.leavenworthtriclub.com Sun, 25 Oct 2009 20:07:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 Come Learn About the Sport of Triathlon! http://www.leavenworthtriclub.com/?p=1 http://www.leavenworthtriclub.com/?p=1#comments Thu, 15 Oct 2009 00:37:08 +0000 admin http://www.leavenworthtriclub.com/?p=1
 
Learn the basics about:
  • üEquipment
  • üProper fit
  • üVocabulary
  • üBasic swim, bike, and run skills
  • üBasic training strategies
  • üGetting in shape and having fun!
Our Purpose: Promote the sport of triathlon in the local community.  Encourage and coach beginner triathletes to complete their first triathlon.  Assist in training more experienced triathletes to complete Olympic and IRONMAN distances races.

We normally meet monthly at High Noon Saloon or Baan Thai Restaurant (midweek) from 6:00-7:30 PM.


Topics include:
  • • Bike maintenance
  • • Changing a flat during a race
  • • Race nutrition
  • • Stretching and flexibility
  • • A running diagnostic and proper shoe fit
  • • A swim (stroke) diagnostic & swimming skills
  • • Injury prevention
  • • Designing a personalized training plan
  • • Opportunities to train together and get some personalized coaching
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Club membership gets you discounts at a number of sports stores in the local area.
 
For more information contact:  
Bob Garven, President, 913-684-4757

George Hodge, VP, 913-684-4765

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