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SUMMARY:Intro to Triathlon Clinic – Part 2 – Open Water Swim
DESCRIPTION:The “Intro to Triathlon” Series returns with two sessions to get you ready for summer events!\nThese clinics are designed for adult athletes (see our Kids Summer Program for youth programming)\, whether you’re taking on a new challenge this season or just want some tips on how to improve on past performances and build confidence for the season ahead. \nFor 2026\, we’ve split our clinic into two sessions – one focused on bike & run and a second focused on open water swims.  Each session will be led by a team of experienced coaches\, there to welcome you to our sport and offer their best lessons learned from seasons of racing experience\, all designed to make your races safer\, more efficient and more enjoyable! \n \nPart 1 – Bike & Run – May 21st \n\nThe first session of our clinic will focus on cycling\, running and transitions\nThe cycling portion will include a few points on control and tips for racing\nWe’ll practice mounts and dismounts for the bike start and finish\nRun training will focus on overall efficiency and tips for settling into your pace after transition\nBoth active practice and some discussion (rules / pacing / nutrition) will be included\nWe’ll happily accommodate any pace for the active parts of this session\n\n  \nPart 1b – Duathlon – May 26th \n\nThere’s no better way to practice your Bike & Run skills than a duathlon\nWe recommend participants in Part 1 of our clinic follow-up with Duathlon in the Park event\nNote – the duathlon event requires a separate registration beyond these clinics\n\n  \nPart 2 – Open Water Swim – May 28th \n\nThe second portion of our clinic will focus on open water swim skills and pointers for swim success.\nContent will include tips for getting wetsuits on / off and keeping comfortable for the swim\nWe’ll cover various types of swim starts\, sighting\, turning at buoys and swimming in a pack\nFinally we’ll look at preparation for transition to bike and the remainder of your triathlon event\nSwimmers should be physically able to complete a 300m swim and we’ll help with the confidence!\n\n  \nREGISTER \nWhat should you bring to Part 2? \n\nBring all the gear you need for a triathlon swim start\nThis should include: swim suit or triathlon suit\, wetsuit (if you’ll use one)\, goggles and swim cap\nA towel\, water bottle\, sunscreen and body glide or some type of anti-chafe will come in handy too\n\n  \nWhen / Where? \n\nPlease arrive between 5:30 and 6:00 pm\nWe’ll make our way down to the Beach at 6:00 pm with equipment needed for the swim portion of the clinic\n\n
URL:https://www.triathlonmanitoba.ca/event/intro-to-triathlon-clinic-part-2-open-water-swim-2/
LOCATION:Birds Hill Park – East Beach\, East Beach Parking Lot\, Birds Hill Park\, Oakbank\, Manitoba\, R0E 1J0\, Canada
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