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2XU Women’s Triathlon First Timer Training Day 2010

For all those who have never competed in a triathlon, this is your opportunity! “What’s it like swimming in open water surrounded by a hundred people and how do I survive!”, “how do I change a flat tyre?” and “what does transition mean?” Get the answers and more at the 2XU Women’s Triathlon First Timer Training Day.

Whether you know it or not, just over 50% of participants in the Women’s Triathlon are competing for the very first time. Everybody is different and aspects of the event can appear daunting when you aren’t familiar with what is expected.

To combat this, TriEvents will be conducting an afternoon where you will have the chance to be coached by expert staff, run through all three disciplines of the event and you can feel free to ask those questions you might be too scared to ask in any other forum! The best part is that it will be conducted at the actual site of your event, Hillarys Beach, in and around an actual triathlon set-up.

The afternoon of training will be led by recognised experts in the field and incorporates everything you need to know about all four disciplines; swim, bike, run and transition.

Together with full use of the facilities, other benefits of the afternoon will include;

• Elite Coaching
• Official retailers on site offering advice and deals
• Chance to meet and chat to other novice triathletes

To Enter Online - Click Here

The First Timer Training Day will include information on the following:

Swim Session – Lisa O’Neill – Australian Team Member World Long Course Championship.
• Techniques for open water swimming
• Race Start procedure
• Getting out of the water
• Transition onto the bike stage

Bike Session – Kerrie Smith – Multiple Triathlon Ironman Finisher – Age Group Champion Triathlete.
• Racing – finding your bike in transition!
• Techniques (overtaking & cornering)
• Transition and re-racking
• Drinking on the bike
• Consistent lap times and energy conservation

Run Session - Katrina Mercer – 2009 WA Triathlete of the Year – Australian Team Representative.
• Advice on race tactics
• Avoiding injury
• Drinking during the run
• Training tips for speed and endurance

What you need to Bring to the training day:
• Swim gear - towel, goggles
• Running kit – running shoes and whatever you train in
• Bike & Cycling kit – only if you can (it is not essential)
• Change of clothes
• Water bottle
• Sunscreen
• Shopping money for your tri kit!
• Lots of questions!

Each session will go for approximately 45 minutes.

You will leave the afternoon feeling more confident, inspired and looking forward to the day, as well as having had a great time!

General Info

Cost: $10 – all proceeds from the Triathlon Training Day will go to the event Charity “The Esther Foundation”, to enter online - Click Here

Date: Saturday 13th February, 2010

Venue: Whitfords Nodes Park, Hillarys, 6025

Start Time: Registration 12:00 (please be prompt)

Presentation commences: 12:30pm

Finish Time: 2:30pm

There will be no lockers at the venue. You may leave a bag at registration, however please note that this is not a secure tent that will be only be manned for temporarily.

Free parking is available in the car park adjacent to the park, entry is off Whitfords Avenue.

We look forward to seeing you there!

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