Beginners Course

Want to do a Triathlon but have never done one before?

Then the Activ Triathlon Coaching Beginners’ Course is for you….

Activ Tri Coaching is soon to hold its First Beginners Triathlon Training Course to accommodate novices and those who wish to refresh their swim, bike and run skills.

When: October 3^rd to October 23^rd, 2011

Where:

Swim - Somerville House
Bike - Activ and Nundah Cycling Track
Run Storey Bridge and UQ

Cost: Only $349 (Activ Members $299)

This course is expected to be popular and numbers are strictly limited, be quick and phone our head coach Cameron Hughes on 3162 3229.

http://www.activtricoaching.com/tri-beginners-course-signup.php

Online signup will be available shortly.

The four week course includes:

Swim

3 stroke correction/technique sessions
3 Strength and stroke sessions
Group and open water swimming confidence
Transition training

Bike

3 indoor CompuTrainer sessions (Plus can attend additional other scheduled classes)
3 skills sessions covering all skills from mounting and dismounting to climbing and descending.
A bike safety check
Basic bike maintenance instruction

Run

Technique assessment and feedback.
6 run training sessions designed to target different energy systems and teach pacing.
Two functional (core) stability sessions.

What will you get?

Professional guidance from our qualified coaches
Increased confidence and skill level when swimming
Better understanding of basic swimming techniques, and how to swim in open water
Increased confidence and enjoyment when riding your bike
Enhanced cycle handling ability
Better bike maintenance skills
Improved running technique
Understanding of pacing and how to make it work best for you.

Other

Two lectures and printed handouts focussed around training principals and sports nutrition.

Directions to Nundah Park Cycling Track

The Beginners Tri Course will be held at Hedley Avenue - Nundah Park, Cycle Track.

ACTIV TRI BEGINNERS TIMETABLE

Swimming Sessions

Stroke correction:

Monday evenings October 3^rd, 10^th, 17^th and

Commencing at 6pm from Sommerville House.

Stroke and strength:

Wednesday evenings October 5^th, 12^th and 19^th Commencing at 6pm from Sommerville House.

Indoor CompuTrainer Sessions: at Activ Cycle Coaching, 391 Montague Rd, West End

16^th, 13^th, and 20^th at 6.45am till 8am (Specific to Course)

Outdoor Riding Sessions

8^th and 15^th Oct from 10.30am Nundah Cycling Track

22^nd Oct From 6.30am Activ Cycle Coaching

Run Sessions

Threshold runs:

Tuesday evenings October 4^th, 11^th and 18^th

Commencing at 6pm (car-park under Storey Bridge city side,

just down from All Hallows GS).

Long easy aerobic runs: Sunday afternoons commencing at

2pm from the netball courts, Adjacent to the rowing sheds at UQ.

Lectures

Saturday October 15^th commencing at 2pm (from Activ) “Building a Training Program”.
Saturday October 22^nd commencing at 10am (from Activ) “Basic Sports Nutrition”

Graduation

Celebration to wrap up course after the last long run on Sunday.

Optional Sessions

These sessions are part Activ Cycle and Activ Triathlons’ normal training. You are more than welcome to join one of these sessions; however we recommend you talk with one of the coaches to make sure that the session is suitable for you.

Outdoor Cycling sessions: 11^th, 12^th, 18^th and 19^th at 5.15am till 7am
Indoor CompuTrainer Sessions: 12^th and 19^th at 5.15am till 6.30am
Running Strength-endurance: 6^th, 13^thand 20^th Commencing at 6pm from the netball courts, Adjacent to the rowing sheds at UQ.

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