2011 Jump-Start Clinic!
Ladies, get a great start on your 2011 triathlon season with the 2011 Jump-Start Clinic, February 25-27, 2011!
The 2011 Jump-Start Clinic will be a women-only event geared toward those who have been in the sport for fewer than two years.
This event is limited to a maximum of 10 participants, so reserve your spot today!
Who/When/Where?
Who Should Attend:
Women of any age who are interested in doing their first triathlon, or who have been in the sport less than two years.
When:
February 25-27, 2011 (starts Friday evening and ends Sunday afternoon)
Where:
Austin, TX
Agenda
Friday evening, Feb 25, 7-9 PM:
Welcome Reception/Talk and Q&A with World Class Professional Triathlete and Marathoner, Desiree Ficker
Saturday, Feb 26, 8 AM-5:45 PM:
Bike skills session
Educational Session on Triathlon Basics: gear, rules, nutrition and hydration, planning, and more!
Nutrition talk and grocery store “how to shop” tour with Meredith Terranova, RD (nutrition expert and ultra-endurance athlete!)
Run skills session
Instruction on self-massage and recovery techniques, with pro triathlete and massage therapist Terra Castro
Sunday, Feb 27, 8:30 AM-3:30 PM:
Swim stroke clinic
Bike maintenance session with a mechanic from Jack and Adam’s Bike Shop
Educational session on Mental Aspects of Training and Racing (a.k.a. How to Stay Placid!)
Instruction on core strength and injury prevention exercises
Instruction on how to set up your triathlon transition area
Transition practice and mini-duathlon
Requirements
To be able to participate in the 2011 Jump-Start Clinic, you must be in good health; you are responsible for getting the okay from your physician on commencing a fitness program if you are not already working out regularly. You must also be able to swim at least 25 yards non-stop (one length of a typical pool) using any stroke, although freestyle is preferred. You will need to supply your own gear for the clinic, including bike, helmet, swim cap, and goggles.
Pricing
Price includes all clinic activities (and handouts), Placid Athlete technical tee (women’s cut), Friday reception, lunches on Sat and Sun.
Early Bird Price (make payment by January 31, 2011): $185
Regular Price (Feb 1, 2011, or later): $215
Placid Savers Price*: $145
*Placid Savers Price is available to those who are already on a monthly training plan with Placid Athlete. If you not currently training with us, you can also get this price by committing to a minimum of three months of training at the regular price of $175/month. You can either sign up for monthly training at the same time you register for the clinic, or, if following the clinic you decide to sign up for three months of training or more by March 15, we will credit you the $40 difference between the Placid Savers price and the Early Bird price on your first monthly invoice .