Beginner Training Clinics
“OH MY GODDARD!” and Crabman Triathlons
2013 Training Clinics Itinerary
2013 marks our 5th year with the popular novice clinic series. They are a lot of fun, and hundreds of triathletes and soon-to-be triathletes have made it to the starting line more confident as a result. Each clinic begins with an informal talk, questions and concerns are addressed, and each participant leaves with a hardcopy of the tips and topics covered. We then proceed to the workout of the day, practicing what we have learned. All levels of experience are welcome and included, we won’t leave you behind!
Our clinics are coached by:
Keith Ballard of Precision Performance Coaching
Bill Maine of Bill Maine Tri Coach
The NBX TEAM!
Please e-mail or call ahead to let us know that you will be attending! [email protected] (401)741-0831
* Notes: To participate in any of these clinics, you must be a member of USA Triathlon for Insurance purposes. If you are not an annual member of USA Triathlon, you may purchase a one-day license from us at each clinic for $12.00. If you are considering participating in the entire training series or more than (3) clinics and a triathlon, think about becoming an annual member of USA Triathlon to save $$. Visit USA Triathlon for more info.
Clinic Pricing: - The more you practice - the more you save!
Entire Series of 13 Clinics- $150.00
Partial Series of 7 Clinics - $87.50
Individual Clinics - $15.00/each
Novice Swim Clinics
The pool sessions consist of a three-part clinic focusing on gaining confidence in the water, and developing proper stroke technique. Basic stroke technique will be demonstrated, each swimmer will have his or her technique assessed, and suggestions will be made for improvement. We will also prescribe drills to help modify technique. All clinics are part-informal lecture, part-workout with a Q&A period.
1st Pool Swim Clinic
Monday, April 15th: 8-9:30pm @ URI pool
We will begin our first in a series of pool swims to get our athletes acclimated to the water with stretching exercises, basics of swimming, tricks of triathlon swimming, and drills. We will progress from this first clinic over a three-week period.
2nd Pool Swim Clinic
Monday, April 22nd: 8-9:30pm @ URI Pool
We'll continue to build on the previous clinic, refining stroke technique, and adding drills. We'll outline how to train for the swim, and provide workout suggestions. We'll include a Q&A period to help athletes through the training process.
3rd and Final Pool Clinic
Monday, April 29th: 8-9:30pm @ URI Pool
We will finish the final pool clinic by continuing to build on the previous two clinics and offering a final question and answer period following the swim session. By the end of this third week you will feel more confident in the water, have a basic understanding of proper freestyle stroke technique, and how to train for the triathlon swim.
Moving Outside!
The outside training clinic will be a similar format to the pool swims. First we will discuss proper technique and offer tips in the discipline(s) covered that week, then practice what we have learned on the Goddard course. Sessions are designed to build in a progressive fashion so that by race day we have covered every aspect of triathlon at least once. Sessions will last approximately 1:15 and will take place rain or shine! In the event of bad weather, we'll move the clinic indoors.
1st Bike Session
Monday, May 6th: 6pm @ Goddard State Park, Warwick
Come ride with us and get a first hand look at the OMG Course!
Meet at the beach at Goddard State Park for our first bike session of the season. We'll cover equipment, safety, riding technique, and the swim/bike and bike/run transitions. We'll then proceed to ride the bike course, with instructions over different parts of the course. We'll answer questions and give tips along the way.
1st Run Session
Monday, May 13th: 6pm @ Goddard State Park, Warwick
At the run session, we'll cover proper running shoes, running form, and the unique challenges of running off the bike. We will then proceed to run the OMG run course, hold a Q&A session and assessing the athletes, giving tips wherever appropriate.
1st Open Water Swim Clinic
Monday, May 20th: 6pm @ Goddard State Park
Grab your wetsuit and join us! The main focus of the first swim session will be to get comfortable in the open water. Learn how to relax in the water and gain confidence in your swim! We will briefly assess stroke technique and demonstrate proper technique both on land and in the water. We will have mock starts and get used to the actual swim start on race day.
Bike/Run “Brick” Session
Monday, June 3rd: 6pm @ Goddard State Park
The main focus at the second bike session will be transitioning from bike to run. Cycling equipment, safety and technique will again be covered. Then we will discuss the unique challenges of running off the bike, and how to move from one sport to the other as smoothly as possible. We will again proceed to bike the course, giving instructions over different parts of the course. A short run on the Goddard course will follow the bike.
2nd Open Water Swim/Bike “Brick”
Monday, June 10th: 6pm @ Goddard State Park
At the second swim session, we will continue to cover proper stroke technique, as well as swim starts, open water techniques, sighting and equipment. We will hit the water with some mock starts, look at and assess our athletes' individual abilities and answer any questions. Bring your bicycle, as we will follow the swim with a short bike on the course. Strategies for transitioning from swim to bike will be discussed and practiced.
3rd Open Water Swim Clinic/Transition Talk/Final Prep before the OMG
Monday, June 17th: @ Goddard State Park
At TRIMOM there is no such thing as too much open water time! Grab your wetsuit and join us for another chance to master the open water. Learn how to relax in the water and gain confidence in your swim! We will briefly assess stroke technique and demonstrate proper technique both on land and in the water. We will have mock starts and get used to the actual swim start on race day.
For the final training session prior to the OMG, we will continue to swim on the OMG course! We will cover specific race strategies, and again address open water techniques and answer questions that the athletes may have. We will hit the water for some open water group swim time. We will wrap up our clinic with a final question and answer period; walk through transition area, and include race week and race day tips to totally prepare our athletes for the “OH MY GODDARD!” THIS CLINIC IS NOT TO BE MISSED - Have those questions answered that you are afraid to ask!
1st Open Ocean Swim Session
Monday, July 1st: 6pm @ South Kingstown Town Beach
There’s no time to waste - Let’s get into the Ocean! The main focus of the first swim session will be to get comfortable in the water. Learn how to relax in the water and gain confidence in your swim! We will assess athletes’ stroke technique and demonstrate proper technique both on land and in the water.
Bike Session
Monday, July 8th: 6pm @ South Kingstown Town Beach
Come ride with us and get a first hand look at the Crabman Course! Here, we will cover equipment, safety, bike technique, and general questions that our athletes may have about transition. NBX will be on-hand for a pre-clinic FREE bike repair class and road bikes to DEMO!!! We will ride the bike course, with instructions over different parts of the course. We'll answer questions and give tips along the way.
Run Session and Bike/Run “Brick”
Monday, July 15th: 6pm @South Kingstown Town Beach
At this run session, we will cover proper running shoes and form, with the focus on
the unique challenges of running off the bike. We will begin with a short bike, then proceed to run the Crabman run course, answering questions and assessing the athlete's along the way. Helpful tips will be given along the way.
Final Open Water Training Session and Transition/Race Day Talk
Monday, July 22nd : 6pm @ South Kingstown Town Beach
For the Open Water Swim, we will again be hitting the water at the Crabman course.
We will cover specific race strategies, and again address open water techniques and answer questions that the athletes may have. We will hit the water for some open water group swim time.
For the final training session, we will again be swimming on the Crabman course.
We will cover specific race strategies, and again address open water techniques and answer questions that the athletes may have. We will hit the water for some open water group swim time. We will wrap up our clinic with a final question and answer period, walk through the transition area, and provide final tips to assure that you wake up race morning confident and prepared.
