bike race
Published on Nov 18, 2015
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Tufts Triathlon Team
A newly founded training group for Tufts Students
Photo by Singapore 2010 Youth Olympic Games
My Embarrassing First Tri: how inexperience and a little hypercompetitiveness led to an ambulance ride to the hospital
Photo by plong
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One very bruised ego
This won't happen to you!
We will train and prepare together.
Trek Madone 2.1
I thought my bike was pretty fancy...
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Until I competed in a triathlon...
...and I saw bikes that look like this
Trek Speed Concept 9.9
And people who ride their bikes like this...
Bike Watching
Photo by thekeithhall
Olympic Distance Tri
0.9mi Swim + 25mi Bike + 6mi (10K) Run
Half Iron
1.2mi Swim + 56mi Bike + 13.1mi Run
The Ironman
2.4 mi. Swim + 112 mi. Bike + 26.2 mi. Run + 0.0 Breaks
Julia's Half Iron
Non Official Club (for now)
- You choose your commitment
- No funding and no membership fees
- Will petition to become an official club sport next year
- Flexible practice schedule
Tentative Workout Plan
- Weekend Team Bike ride
- Weekend team pool workout
- Weekday run or track workout
- Weekday cardio and strength interval training
- *Optional* swim 7-8:15am M, W, F
Scheduling
- Doodle poll to decide official practice times
- Group forum to coordinate workouts
- Supplementary workouts as you choose
Choose your focus
- Your competitive level and time commitment is up to you
- Specialize in your favorite race segment
- Racing is optional
Final Notes
- Competition logistics
- Staying healthy
- Team get-togethers
Questions?
Don't forget to add your email before you leave!
