TTC monthly news & updates
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I am super excited as we embark on another Triathlon season. As I mentioned in a previous newsletter, the pace and pulse of this year’s season has shifted from where it has been for the last few years. With the demise of the Raleigh 70.3 and the addition of the Crystal Coast Half and Full, the training interval for many of our club members has already started. Keep your eyes and ears open for the start of social and training activities! They will be posted to the club calendar on the website, Facebook Group and of course, the newsletter.
Last year we sold out our Beginner Training Program so this year we have added a third session. Sign up for the Beginner Training Program is now open. The details can be found further down in the newsletter and on the TTC website. Please share and invite your friends that have always been curious about how to get started in triathlon.
At this time of year, there is so much information we want to share with everyone. Please read through this newsletter, there is a lot of information for you to digest. If you are a Facebook user, our Group page is a great way to get breaking club news and interact with your fellow club members.
Fred Arnold
fred@TriangleTriClub.com
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Bottle Rev Beer Run Benefitting The Ronald McDonald House
(Co-sponsored by TTC)
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Setup: 2 treadmills, 20 teams Saturday.
Timing: At the top of each hour, team will start. 55 minutes per team to complete the race.
Rules: Teams of 4, must have at least one male and one female. Each team member must run at least 1 mile and drink 1 pint of beer (cider, soda, or water may be substituted) during the 55 minutes. Treadmill must come to a complete stop between runners. Plan your strategy accordingly.
Objective: Run the "farthest" in the allotted 55 minutes.
Entry Fee: $200 per team (
less when you
use your
TTC discount
). Pay on your own or raise funds for The Ronald McDonald House of Chapel Hill (RMH). Entry fee includes cool race t-shirt for each participant, one pint of beer for each participant, cool race bibs, food from our sponsors, sponsor giveaways, chance to compete for Category prizes.
Raffle: Items will be raffled each hour and include a free night to Aloft Hotel, free month to Title Boxing (2) free 2 weeks to Cross Fit 15-501 (3), free screen and free run assessment from BritFit, race entries, Tobacco Road gift card, BRCH gift cards, massage gift card, Egg & I gift cards, to name a few.
Rewards: Bragging rights, raising money for RMH. Category winners will receive awesome prizes. Team that Runs the Farthest and Team that Raises the Most $ - each participant will receive a $50 gift card to Fleet Feet, and more, including a bartender worthy paddle etched bottle opener.
If your team raises $500 for RMH, you will receive your race entry fee back!
Categories: Team that Runs the Farthest, Team with the Best Name, Team that Raises the Most $ for RMH.
sign up for a time slot (first come, first served). For now, team captain name and contact information are required. You may fill in your team later.
Can you beat the Bottle Rev Chapel Hill team?
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Now almost a month into the New Year, I hope you’re well into your off-season training plan – arguably the most important training you’ll do all year. Have you also set your goals and scheduled your races for the year?
Annual goals vary from competitive to social, from personal performance to new experiences, but meaningful goals share key characteristics:
- Support longer term goals that are consistent with the reason you do triathlons.
- Specific and measurable – not wishy washy. You’ll know if and when they are achieved.
- Challenging but attainable.
Don’t forget shorter term goals as a staircase to annual goals. These are often process vs. outcome related and more controllable.
With goals established you can choose your races. It’s helpful to divide races into categories:
- “A” races are the select few with performance often tied directly to an annual goal. Your training is designed to produce peak performance at these races.
- “B” races support your goals and are important but less critical. You’ll probably reduce training load the week before to enhance performance.
- C races may be for experience, fun, to practice tactics, or test fitness. You can race them full out, but you’ll train through them.
Key considerations when selecting races include timing, location, course characteristics, total cost, available lodging, friends doing the race, and things to do outside the race. Do your research before committing. Prior experience - your own or fellow athletes’ - provides the most trusted input, but there is a plethora of information available on-line. Here are links to sites I visit frequently when researching races for myself or my athletes:
For additional insight on setting goals and selecting races, you can review my 2017 seminar for TTC:
And I’m always happy to offer advice and answer questions.
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Change in USAT Insurance Program
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New for 2019, all club members are required to have a USA Triathlon annual membership in order to be covered as part of the Club Insurance Program.
Please note, this change was initiated by USAT, not by TTC.
This supplemental insurance covers you for scheduled TTC Club activities. Scheduled activities are those activities listed on the official club calendar.
The annual cost of a USAT Membership is $50. Go
here
to join / renew
IF you have never been a member of USAT use this
link
to save $5 off registration:
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2019 TTC Member Registration - Now Open
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We are pleased to announce that Triangle Triathlon Club's 2019 Registration is now open!
Share this news with your Triathlon friends.
To join the club or renew, click
here
Be part of the Triangle's largest and most active club!
Remember, membership is done on a calendar basis, so if you were a member in 2018, it is time to renew.
2019 Highlights
- Pledge-A-Day Program - All club members will be asked to pledge at least one day to volunteering at a TTC club event. This is your club, run it!
- Beginner's Program - A training and educational program aimed at getting you ready for your first sprint triathlon. Small additional fee
- More Educational Clinics - Hands-on and classroom opportunities for athletes of all levels
- More Race Support - Team tents, providing a place for your family and friends to get out of the sun or rain while you're racing.
- More Group Training Opportunities - More rides - runs - and definitely more open water swims
Additional member benefits:
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TTC Beginners Training Program
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If you are a beginner triathlete, check out this program.
If you are an experienced triathlete, please share with your friends that keep telling you they want to do their first triathlon.
Three 12 week program sessions lead by USAT Certified Coach
Brain Tucker
Pool instruction, open water, group bike training, running and more
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To kick things off, they are offering a special Buy One, Get One Free offer on Base Performance Hydro. You can buy up to 2 and get 2 free. The discount code is listed in the private portion of the TTC Website:
https://triangletriclub.com/rc/dealpage/
Also, TTC members receive 20% on all nutrition items when you use the TTC discount code.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior, fitness newbie, or an age group champion, BASE Performance can help you reach your goals. Engineered to fuel your body with only what you need and nothing you don't. It's time... Train harder, race faster and go longer than you thought possible.
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Base Performance -Training Camp
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As a Base Performance partner TTC Members are invite to the Base training camps.
- Clermont FL – February 28 - March 3
- Boulder CO – Memorial Day Weekend
Learn more about the camps
here
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This season, do something new
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By now you have surely registered for your chosen events and laid out your race season. It's January and it's time to roll, of course!
Before you do, however, give this idea a turn in your head. This season, do something new.
Maybe you don't
really know what to do with your power numbers? Or perhaps, you wonder why one elbow gets tight while swimming? Specific or general, think of something you can address and build on to improve your game.
Club coaches are standing by, ready to help you learn new tricks (you are
never too old) , or to re-learn skills you once mastered. Treat yourself to an hour lesson or consultation and get ready for greatness!
All club members who book One on One consultations with TRIstacey Coaching in January and February will receive 15 extra minutes of time to use on more skills, Q&A, or training data analysis. Let's do it!
75 minutes for $75.
Stacey Richardson
Professional Triathlete and Coach
USAT level II, USATF Level I
USA Cycling Elite Level 1
TRX Instructor
919 423-4361
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Kit Sizing & Preview Opportunity - Coming Soon
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We are working on scheduling for a few fit kit parties. Pactimo will be our Tri Kit vendor for 2019. More details soon.
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TTC discount codes are posted in the Members Area of the TTC website. Go
here
Why not post them here and on Facebook. Our newsletter has a wide distribution beyond current club members. The discount are for current paid club members, so we only list them in the password protected portion of the website.
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Swim - Bike - Run - Community - Fun
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IRONMAN TriClub - Are you affiliated with TTC?
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We need everyone doing an IRONMAN branded race to be affiliated with the
Triangle Triathlon Club USA (there is another Triangle Tri Club in Ireland).
Go here
to create an account and/or affiliate with
TTC USA
.
Program Details:
Priority Bike Racks
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the top five clubs with the highest number of registered members will receive priority bike rack.
Members must be affiliated and registered 45 days out to event date. Excluding IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
VIP Passes -
At all events, the top three clubs with the highest number of registered members will receive (2) spectator VIP Passes.
Members must be affiliated and registered 45 days out to event date. Excluding IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
Race Entries -
Earn 1 free entry for every 20 affiliated members registered to race for the same event!
Does not apply to sold out events.
Max 5 entries
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Does not apply to RELAY registrations.
Members must be affiliated.
Excluding IRONMAN World Championship and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship.
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We auction off the Race Entries to raise money for local charities.
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