News for October 4, 2013

CONGRATS on a great first week! Thank you to everyone who turned out for our swim, bike and run practices. Invite your friends or pass this info along to your tri friends. We'd love to have them join us. 

WORKOUT NEWS -------

Now that the pool is fully operational, we will be back to our regularly scheduled program next week - including the Monday night and Tuesday morning swims!

Please note that for the Monday bike, we will try to train outdoors! Please bring your bike, helmet and appropriate cycling gear and nutrition. We'll practice bike handling skills and techniques. In case of rain, we will still meet - but train indoors! See you at 5:45am at the YWCA Main Building!

Here is our full list of practices next week: 

MONDAY CYCLE
5:45- 7:00 am
YWCA Main Building
Beth Andrew

MONDAY SWIM
6:00p - 7:00 pm
YWCA Pool
Leanne Vella

TUESDAY SWIM
5:30-7:00 am
YWCA Pool
Lance Tate

WEDNESDAY RUN
5:45- 7:00 am
UNCW Track and Field
Leanne Vella

THURSDAY SWIM
5:30-7:00 am
YWCA Pool
Alan Sandrin

FRIDAY RUN
5:45-7:00 am
YWCA Pool
Leanne Vella

FRIDAY SWIM
5:30 - 7:00 am
YWCA Pool
Lance Tate/Alan Sandrin

Weekend Workout Options: If you're planning a workout and want to invite tri-clubbers to play, you can send the details to Beth Andrew HERE by Wednesday at 5pm each week. You can also post them on our Facebook page.

There is still time to register for SWIM THE LOOP! Online registration is closed, but you can register at packet pick-up for the 3.5 mile swim around Harbor Island or the Motts Channel Sprint, a 1.3 mile swim from Blockade Runner to Dockside. Check out the details HERE. If you're not swimming, join us on deck to cheer on Susan Shafer, Anne Goins, Lauren Stephenson, Kris Keller, Leanne Vella, Ben Bowie and other friends of the YDubTriClub!

If you're looking for a 100 mile bike ride on Saturday, CLICK HERE to RSVP and find out the details. We're headed to Myrtle Vegas, Baby.  :) Otherwise, check out the Fitness for Life Cycle Center. They host CompuTrainer rides at 7:00a and 8:30a on Saturdays!

 
KUDOS --------

Thought you might enjoy this from Bruce Reding. Tell us how the YDUBTRICLUB has improved your triathlon game or send us your race reports! Let us know why you love to swim/bike/run and breakthroughs you have each week in practice. You can send them HERE. 

I joined the Y Dub Tri Club in late 2012, a little after their season had already started.  I am neither young nor athletic, so, frankly, I was a little nervous.  When I showed up for my first swim practice at 5:25 AM (!), I wondered what I was getting myself into.  Well, it turns out that I had nothing to worry about.  Other club members immediately greeted me and made me feel welcome.  The practice was challenging, but what I was asked to do was scaled back to be within my abilities.  All in all, it was a fun morning.  This excellent beginning was the pattern for the entire season:  great support from the other club members (from nearly-as-newbies to podium finishers), encouraging coaches, and do-able but steadily more demanding practices.  Overall, it was a wonderful experience.  And talk about results!  By April, I was able to complete 4000 yard practices, which I would not have believed I was capable of just five months earlier.  Also, when swimming on my own, I found that I'd shaved ten minutes off my mile time.  In summary, I can't say enough good about the Y Dub Club.  I'm joining again, and, this year, I'll attend the run practices too.  (What am I getting myself into?) :)   - Bruce Reding, One Year Y-Dubber

PLUS - Happy Birthday to Holly Konrady and Ruth Edwards! May your day and your year be the best ever!

CYCLING NEWS  ----------

In addition to our Monday morning bike session, we're now offering an add-on cycling option through Fitness for Life. Their cycling center allows riders to experience virtual courses with real-time video on a 12-foot projection screen. Cyclists get a feel for the road with simulated ascents and descents and real-time feedback on power and pace. YDUBTRICLUB members will receive a discounted rate for a monthly registration. October is full, but you can sign up for November - April!

NOVEMBER: $45.00

DECEMBER: $60.00

If you don't know what a computrainer ride looks like, feel free to stop by Fitness For Life on Oleander to see our club practicing Thursday nights from 6:30-7:45pm. You can't get a better, safer bike ride anywhere else! 

Please read this carefully if you intend on participating in our CompuTrainer rides at Fitness For Life at the discounted rate on Thursday nights throughout the club season:

What to Bring:

Yourself at 6pm in order to have time to get started on time at 6:30pm!

Water bottles

Your own towel

Your bike

Bike cleats

Payment Method:

Write a check or pay in cash for one full month at a time.  In order for us to receive the discount, you must be a member of the YDUB Tri Club and the purchase only includes Thursday night rides.  If you cannot make a Thursday night that you have already purchased, you may sell or donate your ride to a YDUB Tri Club member for that Thursday night.  No make-up sessions or refunds.  For more information or details, please CLICK HERE to contact Leanne Vella.