What is Triathlon (and Multisport Racing?)

- A blast

- Great way to stay fit and healthy

-Meet friends

-Swim, bike and run

-Compete as an MIT athlete

What is MIT Triathlon

People-Undergrads, Grads, MIT Affiliates and community members-Many different academic and fitness backgrounds-About 70 members on team

Training-Team Led workouts: swim, track, OWS, bike rides, spinning, runs-Individual planning-Technique

Racing-NECTC – Collegiate Competition-Nationals – April-Max Performance – Summer 2015-Short (Sprint & Olympic) and Long (70.3 and Full IM)

People

Alex Springer - Vice PresidentMitch Hsing - President

People

Sam Nicaise – Captain

PeopleJustin Bandoro - TreasurerBen Landry - Equipment

PeopleDina Esposito - ClothingBen Woolston - Secretary

PeopleJose Alvarado - Outreach Robin Zhao- Treasurer

PeopleJeff Dusek - SponsorshipFelix Moser- Sponsorship

People – Coach Bill

Coach Bill

People – and many others

And You!

Training

Weekly Workouts-Track Practice – Tuesday 7am-Wednesday Swim Practice with Coach Bill (Zcenter) – 7:30am-Weekend Spinning T-Thursday Running 5:30pm-Friday Swimming – 6pm Alumni

Other-Emailed rides – usually on weekends-Email out your workouts, or add them to the calendar-Put together your own training plan-Training camps?

Requirements-Open to all-Waiver-Understanding of workout plan – ask questions

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzCYBFR3BMU

Tri = 6...right?3... Swim—Bike—Run -but also-Strength—Nutrition—Rest

Training - Calendar

Training - TechniqueIn-water Video Analysis

Functional Movement Screening

Video Run Analysis

Training – Training Planning

Training CampA chance to…. …get in some solid training hours without worrying about classes, work, etc. …get to know your fellow MIT triathletes …relax and enjoy the beautiful NH countryside

Racing – NECTC Fall Collegiate Season over - Nationals in April- Prepare for next year – starting in May!

Racing – Long DistanceMax Performance Race Series and Ironman 70.3 Races

Racing – USAT Collegiate Nationals

- April 2015 in South Carolina- Must qualify team through NECTC racing!- Hopefully sending 4 male and 4 female- Personal contribution of about $300*** Must race in one NECTC race***Can be over the winter

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N77Nw3dBlmY0&feature=youtube_gdata

Racing – How it works / become a club member

Non-racing - $30 Racing:1) Pay $140 to become a club member2) Register for a club race using discount codes3) Travel with the team and race with the team4) Send receipts to treasurer and reimbursement after racing

Pays for itself after 1-2 races!!!

Fiscal Year May-May, so paying now is for full year***Also gives access to sponsor deals/benefits***

Clothing

Not necessary for races, but highly encouraged

Also Trisuits available

Tri-Top

Tri Bottom

Corporate Sponsors!

Corporate Sponsors!

- Normatec Recovery Boots- Gu Deals- Xterra Wetsuits at over 50% off!- Rent out wetsuits- Rent out aerohelmets- Open-water swim buoys- Club-deal on Newton Running Shoes

Important Details

1) Start training with team – calendar or listservBring Waiver

2) Ask questions to tri-exec@mit.edu or in person3) $30 to become paying club member4) Let’s go swimming and then eat ice cream!

Have fun!