Triathlon Training

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logo_TTNENew this year, Hartford Marathon Foundation will be partnering with Team Training New England (TTNE) for both Sprint and Olympic Distances, plus convenient drop in sessions. The training groups are for both men and women and meet twice per week on Wednesday evenings and Saturday mornings in the Greater Hartford area.

Learn About TTNE's Programs

Thursday, March 29th, 7:00-8:00 p.m. @ Fleet Fleet West Hartford
Meet your coaches in person to help you decide, answer your questions and explain how the training programs work. Our appearances are quick (1 hour), informative and there is no pressure to buy a time-share! Click here to see the full programming description. 

Sprint Distance:
Fee: $299 (does not include race fee). 10 week training program from May 9 - July 15th
Race: Amica 19.7 Ocean Beach Sprint Triathlon

Olympic Distance:
Fee: $399 (does not include race fee) 10 and 12 week training programs from April 18th - June 24.
Race: Litchfield Hills Olympic Triathlon

Drop-In Sessions:
There will be 25 available drop-in sessions during the training program from April 18-July 11. Fee: $25 per session, $100 for 5 sessions, $180 for 10 sessions.  Swim only dates: 4/18, 4/25, 5/02, 5/09, 5/16, 5/23 (Wednesday evening); Outdoor pool swims: 6/06, 6/13 (Wed evening) Open water swims: 6/09, 6/16*, 6/2*, 6/3*, 7/07* (Early Saturday morning) *Includes choice of Open Water swim, Brick and Mini Tri

To register for training: http://teamtrainingne.com

To register for the goal race: www.hartfordmarathon.com

Individual Coaching

logo_rocket_science_tri_coachingRocket Science Tri Coach Becky Bryant is a USAT Certified Coach with over 20 years of triathlon experience. She swam competitively, bicycled and ran most of her life, and fell in love with the sport of triathlon in the mid-1980's. The following are some of the services that are available to help beginners and advanced athletes achieve their swim, bike, run or triathlon goals:

  • Individual swim clinics (pool and open water)
  • Biomechanical evaluation of swimming, cycling, and running form
  • Video analysis
  • Personalized training plans (tailored to you, not a template)
  • Heart rate training
  • Cycling power and spin scans
  • Performance and benchmark testing
  • Race strategies and tactics
  • Personal one-on-one coaching
  • Small Group coaching

For more information: http://www.rocketsciencetricoaching.com

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Welcome to Triathlon!

Pick up your packet and stay for an informational presentation that will cover all the basics you need to enjoy your first triathlon experience or improve yourself in your second…or third. Conducted by Daria Vander Veer, USAT Official and 20 year veteran of short and long distance triathlons. Topics will include what to expect in each stage of the race, basic USAT rules to avoid penalties and what to do with all that equipment! Question and answer time will follow. No registration needed. All clinics are during packet pickup, the day before the event.

Triathlon 101

Thursday, April 12th – 6:00 P.M
Get a jump start on your triathlon by learning the ins and outs with this free clinic, put on by USAT Coach, Becky Bryant of Rocket Science Tri Coaching Located at: Hartford Marathon Foundation office, 41 Sequin Dr., Glastonbury. Please RSVP to becky@rocketsciencetricoaching.com. The clinic will cover:

  • Introduction to Triathlon
  • Triathlon distances
  • Necessary Equipment
  • Training Expectations
  • Race Day
  • Transitions

 

Questions on training?  Contact peggy@hartfordmarathon.com

 

Select Physical Therapy

 ** Free Injury Hotline!
1 877 MOBL MED (877 662-5633)

Call or email Select Physical Therapy's Injury Hotline 24 hrs a day with any questions or concerns about aches, pains or any injury. A licensed Athletic Trainer will answer your questions about preventions and treatment of common athletic injuries,  give you home instruction on your injury, refer you to the closest clinic for a free assessment or get you into a network of orthopedic doctors within 72 hours of your call. (if there is no answer please leave a message and your call will be returned with in 24hrs)