North Vancouver

Triathlon Clinic

This clinic is for beginners who hope to finish their first sprint distance triathlon at the North Shore Spring Triathlon (750m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) May 19th, 2008.

If you have ever wondered if you could do a triathlon this clinic is for you! You need access to a bike and be somewhat comfortable riding. But we don't mind if it is a road bike or a mountain bike. Lots of people start in the sport of Triathlon on a mountain bike, and the North Shore race always has people competing on Mountain bikes. It is common to be leery of riding on roads and we aim to teach bike handling skills and rules of the road to help quell many of these fears. For swimming, you should be able to swim 50 meters or 2 lengths of a 25 m pool continuously and be able to run around the block without being out of breath.

In 12 weeks we will take you through all the necessary steps to complete your first Triathlon!

You will have three coached workouts a week, a program calendar, social nights, discounts on products from NSA and much more!

Our goal is to provide a safe, fun, non threatening place for people to discover triathlon. Our philosophy is to help achieve individual goals through increased self confidence while enjoying the balanced and healthy life style that is triathlon.

About your coaches:
Laura Jones
Laura comes from a competitive swimming background, having swum for SFU during her university days. She is no stranger to swimming at the national level and has held NAIA records as proof! But most importantly Laura is dedicated to making the swim in triathlon fun! She has the ability to make everyone love swimming, and uses her excellent teaching skills (her day job) to educate us all on how to swim "correctly." Laura is a certified Level 1 NCCP triathlon coach, she completed the theory in 2004 and continues to educate through NSA clinics

Keith Nicoll

Keith, the owner of North Shore Athletics, has a long history of coaching and much insight into triathlon training through his many years of competing and coaching in the sports of triathlong and running. Keith has his NCCP level 2 coaching certificate.
Bryan Kelly
With a solid background in cycling, Bryan has competed as a cyclist and triathlete throughout his athletic career. He also has a science degree so he will be dialing in your nutrition to make sure you are in top shape for the big race!
Guest Coaches
This clinic, as any other at NSA would not be possible without dedicated volunteers.

Rides - Saturdays at 9am sharp, usually lasting one hour
Swims - Sundays 5pm to 6pm at Harry Jerome RecCentre on Lonsdale
Runs - Thursdays at 6:30pm at North Shore Athletics

There will be an Introductory Social Night on February 20th, 6:30pm at North Shore Athletics and a wrap up party at Taylor's Crossing.

The cost of this exceptional clinic will be $300. This is an incomparable clinic that offers 3 core workouts per week for two and a half months. No other clinic offers this extensive of a package that will enable you to complete your first sprint triathlon with knowledge and confidence. This is a must for the beginner triathlete.

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