New England Winter Triathon

It's here! Released today - the new New England Winter Triathlon schedule for 2011.

The races are as follows:

Sunday, January 9th - Weston, MA
Winter Duathlon

Suday, January 23rd - Gilford, NH
Winter Triathlon

Sunday, February 13th - Weston, MA
Winter Triathlon

Last year I participated in the Weston Duathlon and the Gilford long course Triathlon. These were both totally awesome and a blast. It was about 5 degrees for the Weston duathlon and there were six inches of fresh snow for the Gilford triathlon. I'm planning on doing them again this year.

There are a few things you need to race:

Warm socks (wool), a warm hat and balaclava, and a mountain bike. The mountain bike can be a beater one from 20 years ago you used in college. All ski equipment can be rented on sight. In icy conditions something like yak trax help, but I didn't need 'em last year.

Let me know if you'd like more information. Lessons are available at each location too, or else locally at Winding Trails and Fahnestock and these were great local locations to prep at. Not coincidentally, most of the people I met last year were cyclists that use cross country and skate skiing to cross train in the winter. :)

Oh - and there's a night race series for skate and cross country at Winding Trails in West Hartford on Wednesday nights starting in January or February. I raced this series in 2009 and it was amazing cross training. 5K races, in the dark, in the woods, with head lamps. How fun is that? A blast!

**Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow**

Congratulations Suzie

In her first Xterra World Championship as a pro, Suzie finished 5th....

Great Job Suzie!!!!

TT Sunday Fall Run Series

Sunday Run Special is an 8 week program that alternates between longer endurance building runs at various parks around the Westport area and a 3.1 mile timed “race” effort at Sherwood Island. These events are for anyone that enjoys being outside in the fall. Runners/walkers of all speeds and abilities are taking part and having fun.

Details:
The Endurance Runs will be at least 5 miles, but can be longer for experienced/faster runners.
The 3.1 mile “race” course will be run on well-marked, wide, and safe gravel paths, grass, sidewalks and sand. Shoot for a PR!
All runs start at 8AM at the locations listed below.

October 31st Sherwood Island
All-ability, all-paces, endurance run

November 7th Sherwood Island State Park
3.1 miles on/off-road race simulation

November 14th
TT Run Clinic

November 21st Sherwood Island State Park
3.1 miles on/off-road race simulation

November 28th Devil’s Den
All-ability, all-paces, endurance run:

December 5th Sherwood Island State Park
3.1 miles on/off-road race simulation

December 12th Trout Brook Valley
All-ability, all-paces, endurance run:

December 19th Sherwood Island State Park Finale
3.1 miles on/off-road race simulation

TARGETRAINING Weekend schedule 10/23-10/24

Lots of cool changes to the schedule -- please read!
Saturday:
6:00AM TARGETorque Indoor cycling
7:30AM TARGETorque Indoor cycling
9:00AM TARGETorque Indoor cycling

8:00AM Outdoor Cycling BLACK (Challenge Ride 2.5 hours in length): "If u can hang u should come!" Instructors will only allow experienced riders. Please feel free to try it but no pampering! Suggested power to weight ratio > 3.5. Challenge yourself on the fantastic roller coaster roads of Fairfield County on the rivet of your saddle.

8:15AM Outdoor Cycling BLUE (Social Ride returns to TT by 10:30AM): TT ride leaders will be keeping the pace of the ride controlled and the mood light and social. This ride is appropriate for those with power to weight ratios of 2.5-3.5. Will re-group after climbs and in general stay together. This is a great ride to enjoy the scenic venue.

8:30AM Outdoor Cycling GREEN (Learning Ride returns to TT by 10:00AM): This ride is appropriate for beginner cyclist with basic road experience and fitness or those who want a nice recovery/have fun ride. Those interested in attending this session are asked to pre register with Eneas Freyre so that he can confirm your ability to complete this session. True beginner riders (with little to no riding experience) are encouraged to take out personal training rides with our cycling coaches before attending this session.

Sunday (New Additions)
8:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
9:00AM Outdoor Cycling "Coffee Ride" 1.5hr casual social ride along the Sound from Westport to South Norwalk (stop for coffee) back through to Southport and then returning to TT. Fun, talk, relax/recovery, enjoy. Inspired by clients who said "hey, we never get to take it easy or ride along the water! Or stop for coffee and a bite to eat!" We hope to see you there.
10:00AM TARGETorque Indoor Cycling
2:30PM TARGETide Indoor Swim Session

TARGETRAINING Run Clinic 11/14/10

Registration is now open for our next TARGETRAINING Run Clinic on 11/14/10.

You may register here.

TARGETRAINING RUN CLINIC
Sunday November 14th 10:00AM @ TARGETRAINING

Join the TARGETRAINING Team of Run coaches for a pre Turkey Trot tune-up!

A) Lectures

- Review of run mechanics
- Strategies on injury prevention
- Heart rate and run pace training
- Basics on setting up a run training plan
- Running gear review

B) Practical @ Staples High School Track

- Individualized run form review
- Group run drills
- Review of Stretching routine for running
- Review of plyometrics/strength training for running

C) Run Test @ TARGETRAINING

- Benchmark "threshold" testing

Lunch and snacks will be provided at TARGETRAINING
Cost:
$30 for non-TT members
$15 for TT club athletes
Free for TT members