The Southern Illinois University (SIU) Sports Medicine providers, Triharder productions and Hardy Breed are sponsoring Triathlon: Basics & Beyond training to help local athletes prepare for the summer triathlon season.

When/Where:
The event will be held on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at the Simmons Cancer Institute, 315 W. Carpenter Street, Springfield.

What is Covered:
Some of the topics to be covered will include transition set up, T1 and T2, swimming efficiently, bike and running training including equipment choices and techniques. Several experts in the field will be speaking and sharing their knowledge including a USA Triathlon Certified Race Director, Ironman Finisher, Ultra-Marathoner, Tri-Swim Coach and ACSM Health Fitness Specialist. Both novice and experienced triathletes are encouraged to participate in discussion in preparation for the July 30th Stoneman Sprint and Iron Abe Olympic triathlons being held at Lake Springfield.

For registration information, call Annette at 217-545-7133 or register online at www.siumed.edu/surgery. For more information about the races, proceed to www.triharderpromotions.com.

This is a family friendly location and event so please come.  

Meat will be provided.  Please bring a dish to share.  

If you need directions, please contact Brenda Reiling.

Abe’s Tri Series – April 18, 2010

Did you know that in 1831 Abraham Lincoln became the nation’s first multisport athlete when he accepted the challenge to run, wrestle and fight an opponent in the nearby village of New Salem Illinois?  While this may not fit today’s definition of Triathlon in which athletes swim, bike and run, the idea of multisport was born and now it’s your turn to participate as either a racer or volunteer in this exciting sport.

On April 18^th, the Petersburg Triathlon Group (PTG) is hosting the first event of the 3^rd annual Abraham Lincoln Triathlon Series at Petersburg’s PORTA High School.

New to triathlon or not fully trained yet?  The Abe’s Mini-Triathlon, which consists of a 100-yard indoor swim, a 5 mile bike and a 1 mile run, would be a great introduction to the sport.  For those of you ready for more of a challenge or to jumpstart your triathlon season, we offer the Pioneer Sprint which includes a 300 yard indoor swim, a 13 mile bike and a 3.2 mile run through picturesque Petersburg.

Please visit www.abestriseries.com for more race information.

While we encourage all runners to enter these races and expand their athletic horizons, we also need many volunteers.  Duties will include registration assistance, course set-up and break down, body marking, transition helpers and many bike and run course marshals.  All volunteers will receive an event t-shirt and post-race pasta dinner.

Come and be a part of the multisport evolution and the continuing Lincoln legacy.  Register online for the race or contact Ty Turek at 632-7405 to sign up as a volunteer.

If your old tri suits are getting a little threadbare, too tight, too loose…whatever, maybe it’s time for a fresh look. Thanks to the efforts of Mike Meyer and President Brenda, the Springfield Tri Club will be getting new tri suits in a variety of styles (one and two piece) with a hot design courtesy of Jeff “NIL8″ Williams.  (Click here to check out the prototype for skin suit and raglan jacket).  We will also be getting jackets so that you can look your best post race.

Champion is the manufacturer, and we’re getting samples so that there are no surprises with sizing.  Watch your email for an updates!

When: 6pm (earlier to sign in and warm up), every other Wednesday

Who: Many crazy Team Mackers, triathletes and other self-propelled two-wheeled enthusiasts

What: Enhance you bike training by coming out to the New City Time Trial-

brought to you by Steve Schien of BikeTek -

Every other Wednesday starting April 15th

The chase is on at 6pm - but come early to sign in with the timer- bring a $buck to tip the timer- ride like he!! south on Cardinal Hill Rd for 5.4 miles turn around ride like he!! 5.4 miles back to New City church parking lot praying that you beat Robo back and remember  to yell your number  to the timer at the finish.

There’s Fun, Fellowship and Fast Riding!

Email Steve Schien n1ei2hc3s@sbcglobal.net if you would like to be added

the the New City Time Trial email list – he sends out the results immediately

after each TT. Thanks Steve!!

are scheduled at Nelson Center 50 yd Pool for your training pleasure.

Bring the tri kids to train in the  Dew the Tri pool while the tri adults get their

long course training on (say that fast 3 times)!

9:30am – 11am on:

4-5pm video analysis; open swim for the family

5-6pm swim drills; open swim for the family

6 pm  Meet for dinner/social

Here is another opportunity to enhance your swim stroke and family time.

Bring a flash drive to take home your very own video clip,  learn some new drills,

get a little more efficient in the water, practice open water skills,  make it a family

affair!

Most importantly though – where should we meet up for dinner?!

I would like some feedback – then we’ll post the food and drink destination before the clinic.

This event is open to all club members at no charge! If you aren’t a club member,

the cost is $5 or better yet,  just join the club for $10 and you can come to all future

clinics at no cost.  The membership application is available on this website.

Happy Training!

Nancy