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TRIATHLON TRAINING CLINIC
PRESENTED BY TRI NorthWest & Speedshot Racing

It's time to get ready for the 2005 Triathlon/Duathlon season here in the Northwest. This clinic is designed to motivate and inform the beginner to intermediate multisport athlete as the 2005 season quickly approaches.

DATE: SATURDAY, February 19th, 2005

TIME: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

COST: $35.00 (TRI NorthWest Members: $20.00) Entry includes lunch & other goodies

REGISTRATION:

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM


CONTACT INFORMATION:

Phone: (503) 531-3140
E-mail: aasports@racecenter.com

FACILITATOR / MODERATOR: Mark Kendall

SPEEDSHOT Racing & Coaching Services
Portland, OR
Cell: (503) 332-8710
Email: mark@speedshotracing.com
Website: www.speedshotracing.com

Mark has a BA in Exercise and Sport Science / Pre-physical Therapy from Western Washington University where he was the founded of the WWU Triathlon team and directed races locally. Mark is a certified USAT Level I coach, a USCF Club Cycling Coach, and holds C.S.C.S. and Health Fitness Instructor certifications from the NSCA and ACSM, respectively. He has been coaching and training athletes for several years in Portland, Oregon where he coaches Masters Swimming at ClubSport.

Mark's coaching philosophy is to set-up athletes for achievement and excellence through use of quality workouts, consistent speed work, and the creative blending of coaching and science. Mark is an accomplished age-group competitor in the Pacific Northwest in both duathlon and triathlon and has competed in long and short course racing for 8 years. He was the PNW Regional Long Course Champ (Men 20-24 in 1996). Mark is also a 2-time team captain and member of Team USA at Short Course Worlds for Duathlon.

PANEL TOPICS:

  • Most Often Asked Questions by the New Triathlete
  • Race day Transition Tips
  • Training Plan
  • Strategies for effective recovery
  • Proper bike fit
  • Weight Lifting for Triathletes
  • Heart Rate Training
  • Proper swim stroke technique
  • Wetsuit selection & fit
  • Hydration & nutrition before, during & after the race
  • Changing a flat tire
  • A basic equipment list
  • Mental training techniques

BREAKOUT DEMONSTRATIONS:

  • Various Products and Services
  • Quick-Effective ways to change a tire
  • Proper Bike Fitting
  • Proper Shoe Fitting
  • Wetsuit selections
  • Stretching & plyometric exercises

PANELIST AND BREAKOUT DEMONSTRATIONS WILL BE SUPPORTED BY LOCAL & REGIONAL COACHES AND RETAILERS/MANUFACTORS


To become a member of TRI NorthWest and receive a membership card, simply register ONLINE or fill out the DOWNLOADABLE FORM and mail in with a check to the address provided on the form.