Tri Zones Training

Tri Hard, Live Easy Newsletter -- March 13

Tri Zones Training would like to welcome you to the Tri Hard, Live Easy Newsletter! You will receive this newsletter every week during the spring triathlon season, between now and Danskin (June 8). Here you will find news and information about training, details about upcoming events and workshops, and a Training Tip of the Week. Through this newsletter, we hope to inform you of the many resources available to you while you train for spring triathlons including Danskin, Skeese Greets Women’s Tri, The Rookie, and CapTexTri. For more information about training resources, visit our web site at www.trizones.com. And feel free to forward this newsletter to any of your friends who are training for triathlons this spring!

This Week:

1. You Can TRI seminar series at REI Gateway
2. Bicycle Sport Shop annual spring sale, March 28 - 31
3. Rosedale Ride, March 29
4. Question of the Week - "Are there different kinds of swim caps?"
5. Upcoming Training Events and Workshops
6. Training Tip of the Week – Making time to work out

1. You Can TRI seminar series at REI Gateway
If you haven’t had a chance to attend one of the free Tri Zones info sessions at Jack and Adam’s on Saturday mornings, some of the topics will be repeated on weekday evenings at REI!

All seminars are from 7:00 – 8:30pm at the REI Gateway location:
3/19 – Give it a TRI! -- What to expect while training for and participating in your first triathlon
3/24 – It takes what to TRI? -- What gear is needed for a triathlon
3/26 – Women: You'll never know until you TRI! -- What to expect while training for and participating in a women’s-only triathlon, including the Danskin Women's Triathlon or Skeese Greets Women's Tri

For more details, visit www.trizones.com or www.rei.com/stores/events/32
 
2. Bicycle Sport Shop annual spring sale, March 28 - 31
If you need to stock up on cycling gear, Bicycle Sport Shop is holding its annual spring sale from March 28 through 31.  Each year this is a terrific sale and great deals can be found!  www.bicyclesportshop.com

3. Rosedale Ride, March 29
The 14th annual Rosedale Ride is on March 29 is always a great ride on beautiful country roads.  The ride benefits the Rosedale School, the AISD’s only school for children with multiple disabilities.

Open to cyclists of all abilities, the ride offers different courses to suit anyone. This year the Rosedale Ride has four courses to choose from: a Kid’s Fun Ride; or courses of 20+, 42+ or 62+ miles. The ride begins and ends at Samsung, winding through the gently rolling countryside east of Austin.  www.rosedaleride.org

4. Question of the Week - " Are there different kinds of swim caps?"
Swim caps serve several purposes – they can help protect your hair from chlorine, they keep your hair out of your eyes while you’re swimming, and they help make you more visible while swimming in open water.

There are three main kinds of swim caps:  latex, silicone, and lycra.

Latex caps are the most prevalent – they are stretchy and inexpensive.

Silicone caps are thicker than the latex caps and are more durable.  They can keep hair a bit dryer than latex caps do.  Silicone caps can be used by folks who have latex allergies.

Lycra caps are made of a soft stretchy fabric.  They don’t keep hair dry at all, but they are easier to put on and don’t tug at hair.  Lycra caps can also be used by people with latex allergies.

All three kinds of swim caps can be found at sporting goods stores, including Lane Four Swim Shop, Jack and Adam’s, Academy, and Sports Authority.

5. Upcoming training events and workshops
You Can TRI Seminar series – Get off the couch and TRI!
March 15, 9:30 – 10:30am, Jack and Adam’s, FREE!
Tri Zones Training coaches will present motivating tips to get off the couch and out the door -- how to ease into training and stick with those New Year's resolutions. We'll present some tools, strategies, and mindsets that can make all the difference in the world!  www.trizones.com

ARC Daisy 5K
March 15, 8:00am, E. 5th St.
The oldest 5K event in Austin, this race honors women's running with a special women's only start ahead of the rest of the field.  Timed male runners get to start just 3 minutes back, though.  The first person across the finish line receives the Daisy Challenge Award.  Daisy also offers a Stroller Division for both men and women.  http://daisy.austinrunners.org/

Austin Cycling Association Tour de Austin, including beginner bike ride
March 16, 9:00 am, Fullmore Middle School
**PLUS BEGINNER RIDE -- [In addition to the ride described below there will be a Beginner's Ride of 10 - 12 miles with delayed start and a separate ride leader.] Come join us for a ride entirely within Austin, following established city bicycle routes at a leisurely pace. Cue sheets will be provided.  http://austincycling.org/rides.html

You Can TRI Seminar series – Give it a TRI!
March 19, 7:00 – 8:30pm, REI Gateway, FREE!
Tri Zones coaches will have fun as we show you the basics of what to expect as you train for and participate in your first tri, whether it is The Rookie, Skeese Greets Women's Tri, CapTexTri, or the Danskin Women's Triathlon.  www.trizones.com or www.rei.com/stores/events/32

You Can TRI Seminar series – Is your bike a TRI cycle?
March 22, 9:30 – 10:30am, Jack and Adam’s, FREE!
Tri Zones coaches will show you the kinds of bikes you'll see on race day, the importance of proper bike fit, and how your helmet should fit. All bikes are welcome at these races!  www.trizones.com
    
6. Training Tip of the Week – Making time to work out
Sometimes it seems so difficult to squeeze in some training time.  Your day is already full to the brim, and we’re an on-the-go society.  How in the world can you fit it all in?

Sometimes it takes some creativity.  And it always takes a commitment to make fitness a priority.

Many people find that working out first thing in the morning helps ensure that it gets done – otherwise, things tend to come up during the day.

Some people find luck in scheduling an appointment to work out, even if they’re training alone.  Yes, write it on your calendar and don’t let yourself back out of it.

Many moms have come up with creative solutions for training:  they’ll work out before their husband leaves for work, or they invest in a baby jogger and/or bicycle trailer so the little one(s) can accompany them on the workout.  Gyms with daycare can be helpful too!  Or make a date with another mom friend and take turns providing childcare for each other.

Rather than eat out for lunch, bring your sneakers and take a walk during your lunch break – especially during the nice spring weather!

Make a date to train with friends.  You’ll always be more likely to get out the door if you know someone is waiting for you!

Understand that fitness will benefit your body, mind, and spirit.  Working out helps keep you healthy, can help you lose weight, reduces stress, and empowers you.  Whenever you’re having trouble trying to fit in the next workout, remind yourself of how good you feel afterwards and how much the training benefits you!   Take care of YOU -- you deserve it!

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If you have questions about triathlons, submit them on the discussion forum at www.trizones.com. Happy training!