Ever dreamt of completing a triathlon but don’t know where to start? Done a triathlon but want to take your performance to the next level? Come and learn everything you need to know about competing in triathlon with one of Perth’s largest and most successful triathlon clubs. Not only will you learn the basics of triathlon, but you’ll get fitter, have fun and make new friends at the same time.
The objective of the course is to build your knowledge, skills, confidence and fitness in a safe and friendly environment.
The course will include :
Introduction to the rules, equipment and race distances
How to stay safe and injury free during training and racing
Building swimming skills, fitness and open water confidence
Introduction to swimming drills and correct swimming technique
Basic bike maintenance and bike handling skills
How to pace and what and when to eat and drink on the bike and run
Building open road and group cycling confidence, skills and fitness
Introduction to running drills and correct running technique
Building running technique and fitness
How to efficiently transition between the 3 sports
The program cost covers:
4 coached training sessions per week in weeks 1-4 and 5 per week in weeks 5-8
Free access to all STC training sessions in case you can’t make one of the novice sessions or would like to do more
A Facebook page for the group and coaches to stay in touch, answer questions and coordinate activities
What you’ll need:
A bike – ideally a road bike but a mountain bike or hybrid is OK. You’ll enjoy the program more with a road bike so should consider borrowing one if you don’t have one.
Ability to swim 50m in the pool without stopping
Lot’s of energy, enthusiasm and a desire to make new friends
Any questions contact sue on [email protected]