Szervusz,
The snow is (mostly) melted, and shorts are out.
Hopefully, you are too, out enjoying this weather and getting ready for
spring. I personally am thrilled, as I have been a huge wuss about
working out in the cold this year. Even I have hit the pavement
consistently this week.
Ann Arbor YMCA Indoor Tri - Dave Morris from the YMCA is
looking for volunteers for the indoor tri on 3/21. This is a fun event,
and volunteering is a good way to give back to the sport. Dave writes:
"We’re also looking for volunteers to
help with, lap counting, bike and run setup etc. If you can help between
7:30-10:30am or 10:15am-1:15pm, please email dmorris@annarborymca.org and
indicate which shift you’d like. Volunteers will get a nifty
t-shirt."
Running Fit News
20 March - Tri Expo
Running Fit has a big fat Triathlon
season kick off on Saturday March 20th! Mark the date! 5700 Jackson Rd.
in Ann Arbor. We will have a morning run, bike and a sign up for 15
minute (RSVP) workouts in the Endless Pool! Grab a slot, tri a wetsuit.
Reps will be on hand from Zoot, 2xU, Sugoui and whoever we talk into
this, along with flashy bikes from 2 Wheel Tango, transition demo (Fun
to watch completion), see them jump from the pool and ride off into
winter, ride back in and run back out! (Some fast and famous folks!)
Triathlon clubs on hand to trick you into joining! AA Tri, FAST, TIA,
Mission Tri, and TNT, Tri video to get you pumped, lots of give a ways,
food, discounts and drinks, and, and, save the date! Exact info to
come! Early till mid afternoon on March 20th! Did we mention a
powerbike time trail with cash prizes? Did we mention Jeff Mallet will
do a book signing for Trizphenia?
10 April - Martian Invasion
Running Fit has announced,
for the first time ever, prize money for the Martian Marathon. News
from RF reads: "to be eligible, men must run under 2:25:00 and women
under 2:50:00. The top three men and women who finish within the
required standards will receive $1,000, $500 and $300 for their
respective performances. This added incentive is in addition to more
than $4,000 available in the Meteor 10K, and Asics shoes will be
awarded to all age division winners."
The race is April 10th in Dearborn Heights, and includes a 5K, 10K, half, and full marathon. Check out www.martianmarathon.com for more information.
Epic Events
14 March - Swim Clinic
"If at first you don't succeed, tri, tri again!" This is the second
clinic of the triathlon clinic series. We will continue where we left
off in clinic one, but those newbies who did not attend the first
clinic will be able to jump right in. This clinic will offer swimming
instruction, transition instruction and demonstrations, training
outlines, race day nutrition, and equipment recommendations.
Participants will receive a 12 week sprint triathlon training plan.
There will be a “swim only” clinic for experienced triathletes.
* Time: 11AM - 1PM
* Where: Whitmore Lake High School - 7430 Whitmore Lake Road, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189 - directions
* Cost: $35.00 through March 7, $40 through March 13, $45 at clinic
Workouts
Saturday, March 14
Indoor Cycling at Body Specs - This
Saturday @ BSI from 8-9 am. Bring your own bike, trainer and $5. The
format has been changed up a bit to include not only a great cycling
workout, but also some core strength-building to increase power and
speed. Please arrive by 7:45 to allow time for set-up.
Run - Heather Woolls will be leading runs out of Gallup Park
at 11:00 a.m. Any pace is welcome.
Since
all routes are out of Gallup, there are lots of opportunities for loops
and shortcuts, so you don't have to run the whole thing. Please meet at
the wooden car bridge.
Tuesday, March 16
Tuesday Track Club Workout
- Come have your butt handed to you by the track club. Workout starts
at 7:30 (not 7:00) in the field house. The bad news is that the price
is now $5, but the good news is that we get the track all to ourselves
(that means no more pole vaulters or 8-year-old's out-running you.)
This week: 3 x 1600 m; 400 m jog
OK, that's all for now. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Em
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