Triangle Open Water
Mile Series
We had a great 2010 season,
with over 600 competitors and many new open water
swimmers. 2011 Race schedule will be finalized
soon. Keep an eye on the
website!
www.triangleopenwater.com
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Powerstroke®: Speed through
force and form DVD
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more than two hours of video of freestyle technique,
drills, and common stroke errors & how to
improve. We include underwater, above water, and
freeze frame analysis.
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DVD and purchase your copy
today.
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Dear Marty,
Welcome to
the Next Level Newsletter - Volume VII, Issue
IX. Fall running season is
here!
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Powerstroke Freestyle
Technique Clinic October 23, 2010 - Cary,
NC
Join us
for a six hour comprehensive swimming technique
clinic at the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary,
NC!
Our
itinerary: 11-12: Meet
and greet, Lecture: What is
Powerstroke® 12-130: Powerstroke® Swim
Practice, drills, and demonstrations 130-230:
Individual swimmer filming 230-430: Swimmer
film review and lectures: Swim Training for
Triathlon and Triathlon Training Strategies and
Lunch (included) 430-500: Running
drills 515: Clinic ends
Each clinic
includes: - The Powerstroke: Speed
through force and form DVD - a print handout of
presentations - an individual swim analysis
(recorded) - a DVD of all attendees' swim
analysis - a Powerstroke® swim cap -
Lunch
Options:
$119.99 with the Powerstroke
DVD $99.99 without the Powerstroke
DVD $89.99 for current OSB athletes or repeat
clinic attendees (email Marty)
Reviews: "Your clinic
was just what I needed. I felt myself swimming
better in just the short time we spent in the pool
on Saturday. Thanks for all the great insight..."
- DM.
"You did a GREAT job with the
clinic! I'm looking forward to taking the feedback
you gave me with my stroke to improve my swimming.
I also liked the group setting as many people
asked questions that it was quite helpful to hear
the answers as they are questions that I have had,
but didn't think to ask...The other nice part is
all of the information you've given us on a CD.
It's nice to be able to refer back and review." -
CV
Visit the One Step Beyond website to sign up
today!
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One Step Beyond
2011 Group Triathlon
Training
Next year, One Step Beyond will include
regularly weekly group training workouts as part
of all our coaching packages. You can also
join us for just the group coaching, starting
Monday, January 31, 2011.
The standalone program will cost $75 per
month, and include a team racing jersey, coach-led
workouts, and group email support.
Current One Step Beyond coached athletes
are encouraged to join in at no additional
charge.
Schedule beginning
February, 2011:
Monday 5pm: 2.5 mile
easy run at Bond Park in Cary with strength
stations and form drills
Tuesday 1130am:
40-50 minute bike ride - 15 minute transition run
at various locations around
Raleigh/Cary
Wednesday 7AM: 1 hour swim at
Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary including
technique feedback
Thursday 630am: 45
minute run with intervals at various locations
around Raleigh/Cary
Saturday 9am: 60-90
minute ride - 20 minute T-run at various locations
around Raleigh/Cary
Times will be subject
to change as the season progresses.
Additional group workouts may be added at various
times.
Whether you are new to
triathlons or just need an extra kick in the pants
to get your season going, we will have something
for you!
Coach Marty Gaal, CSCS, will lead
most training sessions and will be joined by Coach
Bri and other local USAT certified
coaches.
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In OSB Athlete
news:
-
Coach Bri
takes 1st OA at the Patriot Sprint
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Jason Harris
PRs at White Lake International
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Laurie
O'Connor takes 2nd AG at the White Lake
International
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Erin Cutrell
takes 2nd OA at the Patriot Half and 2nd OA at
the Nuclear Swim at Harris Lake
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Chris Simpson
finishes his first Half-Iron at the Patriot
Half
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Michelle
Harwood conquers her first Ironman at Ironman
Canada
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Patrick
Webster hangs tough on a hot day at Ironman
Louisville
- Rob Crews
tackles the Nuclear Swim
- Tom Crichton
takes 3rd OA at the Tri the Quay
Triathlon
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One Step Beyond
Masters Swimming
Looking for a solid
season of swim training in the Triangle
area? Join the TAC-OSB Masters swim team at
the Triangle Aquatic Center in Cary, North
Carolina.
This is a year-round program open
to all 18+ athletes.
Practice times
are: Monday 545-7AM Swim at
TAC Monday 730-845PM Swim at
TAC
Wednesday 545-7AM Swim at
TAC
Wednesday
730-845PM Swim at TAC Friday 6-7AM
Swim at TAC
We also have an occasional
weekend swim workout - we send this info to
current team members.
The fee
structure: $50 per month for all swim
workout times, or $6.25 per session.
Click here to sign up and for all
details.
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That thing
called taper Coach Bri
Gaal
Many of us are
nearing the end of our season and with that comes
'A' races and the taper. Tapering can be a funny
thing - sometimes you feel great when tapering and
sometimes you feel horrible. Neither of these
scenarios predict the outcome of your race -
it's important to let the taper do what the taper
wants and not become all mental during the time.
Here are a couple of different ways the taper may
affect you:
You feel
extremely tired and sluggish. You require more
sleep and can't believe you did the training you
were able to do because doing a 30 minute run
right now causes you to take a nap. You might not
be able to get your heartrate very high, or
conversely, you may not be able to keep your
heartrate down. This phenomenon is due
primarily to your body's inherent drive to repair
& rebuild itself (on the cellular level) from
the extended training period.
This period can
last 5 days to 2 weeks. Some people do not really
notice any major differences, while others may
find themselves in a 'fog' for a few days. If you
experience this recovery fog, take
note:
- Don't go
harder or longer to 'push through' it. Your body
is getting you ready for the one day you really
care about. Keep your effort levels appropriate.
- Sleep. Sleep.
Sleep.
- Eat well, but
don't use this period as an excuse to over-eat.
This is only a
temporary period, and you will feel great after
being rebuilt stronger...faster...and ready to go
on race day.
Because of
underlying genetic factors related to your
lifestyle, recovery habits or years of prior
experience, you may feel absolutely wonderful on
the taper. Don't be fooled into doing
harder/longer efforts than your coach has
scheduled for you. Save it for race day! It is
still important to sleep and eat well, and most
importantly, tighten the reigns and hold yourself
back.
Some people
fall somewhere in between the above two scenarios.
Don't be surprised if you have some emotional
swings during the taper (or should I say, tell
your significant other not to be surprised if you
have some emotional swings!)
Another common
occurrence is catching a cold or mild sickness.
Sometimes during these rest periods your immune
system goes into rest mode, too.
Sleep and eat
well.
Do you see a
common thread here throughout the taper? Sleep
well. Eat well. Don't freak out. Get to that start
line and GO.
Bri Gaal is a multiple USAT All-American and
USA Triathlon coach.
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