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May 07, 2008
News & Workouts This Week
Sunday Bike Ride Starting Time Poll Results
Thanks to everyone who participated in our poll on the time to start the Sunday bike rides! The results so far are as follows:
* 7:00am 30%
* 8:00am 45%
* 9:00am 40%
* 10:00am 35%
Some of you suggested starting the ride later in the spring (so the day has time to warm up) and earlier in the summer (when it gets hot earlier). I think that this is a great idea. Therefore, we'll start the ride at 10am this Sunday morning. Read on below for more details.
Bike Ride/Brick Protocol
Some folks who completed the survey mentioned not wanting to be 'dropped' during a club bike ride. Given this concern, I want to assure everyone that all paces are indeed welcome. This year, we'll have at least one rider who will ride toward the back and make sure that everyone completes the ride. Riders will inevitably spread out and some folks may be on their own for a portion of the ride depending on the speeds of the participants, but no one will be dropped and forgotten.
Renew Your Membership by May 15th
Just a quick reminder to renew your membership by May 15th. For liability reasons, all participants in our club workouts must be current members. Renewing is fast and easy, so if you plan to participate and want to continue to receive emails and get great deals, sign up today! Just click on the link below:
http://aatriclub.org/join
Sign Up fo the Ann Arbor Kids' Tri on Active.com
This year, you can sign up your kids for the Ann Arbor Kids' Tri on Sunday, June 22nd, online using Active.com. It's quick and easy and only costs $20 per child before June 20. All children between the ages of 7 and 14 are encouraged to participate. You can sign up using the link below:
http://aatriclub.org/kidtri/
Club Tent at Ann Arbor Triathlon on June 8th?
We're working on getting permission to set up a club tent at the Ann Arbor Triathlon on Sunday, June 8th. We would like to offer free massages, refreshments, cookies, etc. to members. If you know a good massage therapist who would be willing to work with us, please let me know. Also, if you have any ideas for services/items to offer at the tent, I'm open to your suggestions (rusty@aatriclub.org). Thanks!
First Club 'Race' on May 31st/Transition Clinic
We're going to hold our club's first practice triathlon Saturday, May 31st, at Silver Lake near Dexter. This will be a fun 'race' with an emphasis on giving you a taste of what it's like to compete in a triathlon. If you're a first-time triathlete, this is a perfect opportunity to try it out in a low pressure race. If you're a seasoned triathlete, this is a perfect opportunity to get in the swing of the summer racing season. The race will be preceded by a transition clinic and followed by a club picnic. More details to follow...
***Workouts This Week***
Thursday, May 8th: Brick at 6pm at Barton Park
Meet this evening at 6pm at Barton Park in Ann Arbor for a kickin' brick workout. Provided it's not raining, we'll ride 17 miles to Dexter and back and then follow it with an optional 2-4 mile run. Cookies and Gatorade at the finish! Directions: http://aatriclub.org/workouts/
Note: Use EXTREME CAUTION on the ride. It's early in the season and lot of potholes haven't been patched yet. Also, traffic can be heavy at times and drivers aren't used to bike rides on the road yet.
Thursday, May 8th at 6:00pm: Free Body Specs Powerball Performance Class
Free to Tri Club members! Bring your member card (email me at 'rusty@aatriclub.org' if you need one.) Original class designed by the founder of BSI. Involves progressive sport performance techniques using a weighted sphere. Class will be held at Body Specs, 3723 Plaza Dr # 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 285-8620 or http://www.bodyspecs.net/.
Thursday, May 8th at 7:00pm: Body Specs Yoga Class for Triathletes
$12 for Tri Club members. Classes will include a variety of dynamic as well as restorative poses, using breath work as our basis. The breath work and mental focus of these practices have direct applicability for everyone, and especially for athletes. No prior yoga experience necessary. Limited number of yoga mats available at class. Email instructor Lisa Hesse at lisa@womeninmotion.us for details. Class will be held at Body Specs, 3723 Plaza Dr # 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 285-8620 or http://www.bodyspecs.net/.
NEW DAY AND TIME! Saturday, May 10th at 9am: Free CrossFit Class at HyperFitUSA
Doug Chapman, owner of Hyperfit USA, continues to offer a weekly CrossFit class that is free to A2 Tri Club members. This class meets every Saturday at 9am at the Hyperfit Studios in Ann Arbor. Please arrive early on your first time to fill out a waiver form and remember to bring your membership card. (Email me if you need one.) Visit the Hyperfit website below for more information. Thanks to Doug for his generous support of the club!
http://hyperfitusa.typepad.com/
If you enjoy the CrossFit classes, you can take advantage other classes for a special discounted rate of $125 per month. This will get you into all regularly scheduled classes, or nearly 200 classes per month!
Saturday, May 10th at 9:00am: Free Body Specs Powerball Performance Class
Free to Tri Club members! Bring your member card (email me at 'rusty@aatriclub.org' if you need one.) Original class designed by the founder of BSI. Involves progressive sport performance techniques using a weighted sphere. Class will be held at Body Specs, 3723 Plaza Dr # 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 285-8620 or http://www.bodyspecs.net/.
Saturday, May 10th at 10:30am: Heart of a Warrior Outdoor Power Cycling Ride
Marc Mueller, owner of Heart of a Warrior Fitness, writes: "The official PowerCycling Road classes begin next Saturday at 10:30am meeting in the Pioneer H.S. parking lot off of S.Seventh St. I will also offer a Wednesday night class starting from Aberdeen's at 6pm beginning May 7th. All classes are about 2hrs long and I will outfit your bicycle with the iBike power meter if you wish, to add that dimension to your training."
Important: If you're interested, please RSVP to Marc at
Sunday, May 11th at 10:00am: 35-50 mile Bike Ride
Meet at Barton Partk at 10am for a ride to Chelsea and (if you so desire) beyond. We'll ride to Zou Zou's Cafe in Chelsea and then continue on for a loop to Waterloo. You can ride for a far as you like, i.e., you don't have to ride the full 50 miles. All members are welcome and all paces, too!
Tuesday, May 13th at 6:30am: Free Body Specs Max 30 Sport Class
Sport-specific, group training for triathletes in just 30 minutes! Get in the extra performance training every triathlete needs. Prevent injuries, race strong! Class will be held at Body Specs, 3723 Plaza Dr # 4, Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 285-8620 or http://www.bodyspecs.net/.
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