Ann Arbor Triathlon Club

Ma Salaama,
Do you have your race
calendar sorted out yet? I, for one, do not at all. If you are still
looking for some races, I recommend checking out the MERCRS schedule.
Also, don't forget that the Dexter Ann Arbor run is coming up, and the
half sold out last year. Or, check out club sponsor Epic Races for
some great local events.

If you have any great (or not so
great) race experiences from last year, we'd love to hear about them.
Send me some info, and I'll post it on the site so others can learn from
your experience.


Two
Wheel Tango Cinco de Mayo Sale -
It's almost time for Two Wheel's annual Cinco de Mayo sale! Come get
some tasty Mexican food and some good deals.

Spring
Member Meeting - The Spring
Member Meeting will be TOMORROW
Thursday, April 29, from 6-7:30, at WCC Health and Fitness Center at
4833 E. Huron River Dr in Ann Arbor. Get to know our sponsors and
partners, news on the club, pick up your fancy new kits, and meet fellow
club members. If none of that works, perhaps I can bribe you with food?

Please RSVP so I know how much food to get.

Team
Petoskey
- As you all hopefully know, the MERCRS championship race will be the
Breakwater Triathlon in Petoskey on August 29. The distances are half
and Olympic. For some of you, being fit enough to do one of these
distances by the end of August is a given; you have done the distance
before, and can do it again. For others, these distances are a bit more
ambitious. You may not know what training is required, or just never
thought you could or would go that far. I am here to tell you that you
can, and the Tri Club wants to help.

This year, we are forming what I have dubbed thus far "Team Petoskey."
The goal is to get members ready to do an Olympic or half at the
Breakwater Triathlon. You will have access to a 16 week Olympic (May 10)
or 20 week half training (April 12) plan with the goal race being
Breakwater. My vision here is to have multiple people get together to
train, talk about training, etc. for the same race, with several guided
workouts per week. All experience levels and paces are welcome. If you
have ever said "I'd like to do a longer race, but I don't have the
(time/discipline/training buddies/knowledge)" now is the time to do it.

Please let me know if you are interested, so I can start scheduling
workouts and sorting out logistics. There is no fee required as long as
you are a Tri Club Member. Let's get ready to race!

Workouts


Sunday, May 2
Bike?
-
If the weather holds out (read "is not raining and is somewhat decent")
the 1:00 bike ride stands. Unfortunately, I cannot lead the ride this
week, so I would love a volunteer. Leading the ride is minimal
responsibility, you just need to make sure no one gets dropped and know
where you are going. Speaking of knowing where you are going, here is
my proposed route. Please let me
know if you are interested in leading or have any questions.

Tuesday,
May 4
Tuesday Track
Club Workout
- Come have your butt handed to you by the track club. Warm-up starts
at 6:30, workout starts at 7 at the U of M outdoor track on State St.

This week: 8 x 400 m @ mile pace; 200 m jog.

OK,
that's all for now.
Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Em