Here is an easy, last minute gift for that triathlete on your shopping list: a membership to the MNTriClub. The 2009 memberships are now available through Active.com. Don't forget to renew yours before it expires at the end of the month.
Happy Holidays from the MNTriClub.
Winter Indoor Spinning Options
Here are two options for good, indoor spinning workouts this winter:
Spine And Sports Spinning and Strength Training Spin class specifically designed to increase overall bike speed and strength endurance. You will be faster next season if you attend regularly. Bring your bike, running shoes, towel, water bottle, supplements, etc. Be prepared for Jonny J to inflict some pain to get you ready for next season. They use high end TACX wattage trainers so there is no cheating.Cost: $13 for club members, $15 for non-members Monday and Thursday nights: 6:30 to 8:30 pm with Jonny J Saturday: 9 to 10:30 am with Michelle Carlson
Triathlon specific functional training classes using a wide variety of methods. Program is designed specifically to increase performance in all three disciplines and to reduce injury occurrence.Monday, Wednesday, Friday 5:45 to 6:45 amMondays with Michelle, Wednesdays with Kenny, and Fridays with Jonny JSaturday 8 to 9 am with MichelleCost: $15 per sessionCheck the website and registration details for specifics.Package discounts available www.spineandsportsinstitute.com
PowerFIX Cycling Classes The Fix Studio is offering a series of cycling specific training classes throughout the winter.Utilizing power metered training, Big Screen projector and more, classes will focus on Endurance, Power development, pedaling Efficiency and Technique.These workouts will add structure and guidance to your training, while keeping you motivated. Fun but specific intervals are designed to increase your performance threshold and overall speed so you are ready once spring arrives!More Info:
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or 612.220.0215 www.thefixstudio.com
Minnesota Tri Masters and the Minnesota Tri Club are pleased to get an early start on swim clinics this year. Our Foundations swim clinic teaches drills and how to unlearn those bad habits that hold so many swimmers back. Swimmers will be taped many times from many angles, and offered a digital copy free of charge of each filming (via e-mail or web posting). If you've been wondering why that person who's in worse shape than you seems to move along so much more effortlessly, this is the clinic for you.
This year we'll also be hosting a clinic for developed swimmers who are looking to improve speed and strength through technique, weight and dryland focus, and tempo training. Our Level II clinic will be on January 11 from 1-4 pm http://www.active.com/event_detail.cfm?event_id=1660479
For questions on these clinics, please contact
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MinneMan Wins Race of the Year...Again!!!
The MNTriClub sponsored MinneMan Triathlon captured the Triathlete's Choice for Race of the Year for a historic third year in a row (the first race to win this award three years in a row). This is a really great achievement and we thank everyone who voted for the race. We also thank all the volunteers and club members who help make this race the great race that it has become.
Don't forget, registration for the 2009 MinneMan, which will be on July 4th, opens on January 1, 2009 through Active.com
News From MN Tri Masters
Total Immersion sale Dave's annual Holiday Total immersion sale started last week. All 1-2 person and group packages are on sale, 15% off. Remember- two people can take lessons together for the price of one person, and take the discount off too!!! To get started or learn more, go to www.ywcampls.org/ti Dave is currently training in eight new TI instructors to debut in December and January at all three YWCA sites.
Tri Specific Masters practices Dave has retooled the Masters practices at the Midtown ywca to be focused on triathlete swim training through drills and pacing work. These workouts are on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 7:30-8:30pm and are hosted by Dave. Non-members can come to any and all ywca masters practices (around 20 workouts times across seven days and three pools) by buying a ten-practice punchcard for $70. Find out more at http://www.ywcampls.org/healthfitness/aquatics/masters.asp As an added bonus, the first Thursday of each month is stroke viewing night- Dave will film duing practice and you can watch your strokes over pizza afterwards!
Minnesota Tri Masters training trips We're heading back down to just outside Fort Lauderdale, Florida for our fourth annual training trip. Dave rents a beautiful outdoor 50-meter pool and has two workouts per day. This year, there will be some group runs and other outings to add to the fun. The hotel options are all on or a block away from the beach. Plan ahead- Dave just booked his flight ($230), and hotel ($130 per night, beachside at the Ebb Tide, with a kitchen), and is ready to go for a 4-day trip in February and a 6-day trip in March! Learn more and join us at http://www.mntrimasters.com/content/blogcategory/28/46/
Bike Box Loaner Program
Membership Has Its Privileges
The MNTriClub has purchased two bike boxes for members to use. Planning on going to an out-of-town race? Going on vacation and want to fly your bike with you? Well, there's no need to go out and purchase a bike box, just use the MNTriClub loaner box. To make it fair and easy, there are just a few simple stipulations:
• Box can only be used for a maximum of 12 days
• Boxes are only available to current MNTriClub members
To reserve yours today, contact
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