News for November 7, 2013

WORKOUT NEWS -------

SWIM CLINIC:  Join us for our first swim clinic this Sunday, November 10 at 9:00am. We will focus on flip turns. Lance and Alan will be there to coach us through effective flip turns. Novices will learn technique and form and veterans will practice flips for practice and race situations. We will meet from 9:00a - 10:30a!

MONDAY BIKE: We will meet on Monday, Nov 11 at the YWCA Main Building. Arrive at 5:45a for a 6:00am start. This week's workout: SPIN COMBO - a 30 min bike session + strength and stretch. The off season is a perfect time to work on building strength to prevent injuries and prepare your body for the volume and intensity of the spring. CLICK HERE for more off-season training tips. 

HOLIDAY SCHEDULE: We will not meet for a swim practice on Thanksgiving Day. There will be a coached swim practice on Friday, November 29 at 5:30am.  Plus,  there will be a coached run practice at 5:45am. 

RACE/EVENT NEWS ---------------

Registration for events in SetUp's NCTS series opens December 1 at 8:00am. The first race in the series is the AZALEA SPRINT on March 8. Let's make this race our signature club event! Sign up early for this 300-yard swim, 10-mile bike and 5K run!

ROAD TRIP! The Myrtle Beach Marathon weekend is February 14 - 15. This event includes a family fun run and 5K on Friday night and half and full marathons on Saturday. It even includes a marathon relay for teams of 2 to 5 people who run different legs of the marathon course! If you're interested in going, please RSVP HERE!

 

MOTIVATION  ------------

NEW CAR FOR TRI-HARD ATHLETES

Toyota has come up with a clever, and somewhat wacky, vehicle aimed at fulfilling the unique needs of triathletes. The Life Time Fitness Rav4 features a built-in shower, a mini washing machine, a hamper, a blender and more! . See a video about the vehicle from USA Today below and learn more here.