Introduction to Triathlon
What: A four-session triathlon class for beginners. This class will cover triathlon basics for beginners. By the end of the class you’ll know what steps to take to train for an event and what type of races to target. Additionally, you’ll know how to enhance your strengths and build on the areas you need more help in.
Class one: Introduction to Triathlon – You’ll learn about endurance nutrition, gear, training, race selection and overall introduction to triathlon. You’ll also receive a discount to a triathlon/running store. This will be a chance to meet your classmates and coach.
Class two: Swim Skills - You’ll learn swim skills for triathlon and have a swimming assessment and feedback on ways to improve your swimming. You’ll get practical swim drills and tips that will help with triathlon specific swimming.
Class three: Bike and Run Skills – You’ll learn helpful triathlon bike handling skills, have a running assessment and feedback and learn how to run efficiently for the last leg of the triathlon. You will learn about brick workouts too!
Class four: Putting it all together – You’ll put everything together with a short open water swim, bike and run and learn about smooth transitions.
When: Contact us for the class schedule. The first class will be at Endurance Office at 2000 Hearst Ave. 3rd Floor Conference Room, Berkeley, CA. 94709. Contact us at endurancesportspsychology@gmail.com to RSVP and to get the door code. Also let us know if you have any questions. Since this is a small class session, we’ll schedule the next three classes when we meet and make them convenient to the group. Please bring your calendar. Each session will last one hour but you should arrive at least 15 minutes early so that you can be ready to start on time. Sessions will be at varying locations in the East Bay.
Who: Beginners - those completely new to triathlon and or just beginning to consider participating in a triathlon.
Cost: $250 for all four sessions.
Sign Up: Visit Introduction to Triathlon to sign up for the training. You can also mail a check made out to Endurance to 2000 Hearst Ave. #205, Berkeley, CA. 94709. You can also call 510-981-1471 or email endurancesportspsychology@gmail.com for more information.
Head coach: Dr. Cory Nyamora is a certified USA Triathlon coach, USA Track and Field Coach, and licensed Clinical Psychologist. He is the owner and director of Endurance – A Sports and Psychology Center, Inc., a company that provides triathlon and running training, a running tour program and psychotherapy.
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