Beginner Triathlon Training Clinics

“OH MY GODDARD!” , The Fat Clam Tri & TriNEWPORT Triathlons
2016 Training Clinics Itinerary

2016 marks our 8th 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!

Clinic Notes & Pricing

Our clinics are coached by:


Bill Maine of Bill Maine Tri Coach



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 the clinic series for $12.00.



Individual Clinics - $15.00 each

Goddard Park to get ready for the OMG!

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 2 hours and will take place rain or shine! In the event of bad weather, we'll move the clinic indoors.
CLINIC #1: 1st Bike Session with flat repair class

When: Tuesday, May 24, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI

Come ride with us and get a first hand look at the OMG Course!

Meet at the Carousel 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 will offer a quick flat repair class. We’ll answer questions and give tips along the way.

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CLINIC #2: BRICK Session

When: Tuesday, May 31, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI

At the BRICK session, we’ll cover proper running shoes, running form, and the unique challenges of running off the bike. We will then proceed to bike a portion of the OMG run course, transition, and then run a portion of the course. We will hold a Q&A; session and assessing the athletes, giving tips wherever appropriate.

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CLINIC #3: 1st Open Water Swim Clinic

When: Tuesday, June 7, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI

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.

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CLINIC #4 OPEN WATER SWIM

When: Saturday, June 11, 2016 @ 8:00 AM

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI

The main focus at the second open water session will be comfort in the water. We will also transition from swim to bike. Cycling equipment, safety and technique will also be covered. Then we will discuss the unique challenges of biking from the swim, 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.

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CLINIC #5 FINAL TRANSITION and OPEN WATER

When: Tuesday, June 14, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Goddard State Park, Warwick, RI

Grab your wetsuit and join us! The main focus this 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. An optional bike of the OMG Bike Course is available immediately following the swim.

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MOVING TO CAMP WESTWOOD TO GET READY FOR THE FAT CLAM!!

CLINIC #6 Bike Session with flat repair clinic

When: Tuesday, June 28, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Westwood

Come ride with us and get a first hand look at The Fat Clam Course! Here, we will cover equipment, safety, bike technique, and general questions that our athletes may have about transition. We will ride the bike course, with instructions over different parts of the course. We will offer a quick flat repair class. We’ll answer questions and give tips along the way.

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CLINIC #7 BRICK

When: Tuesday, July 5, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Westwood

At this BRICK 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 Fat Clam run course, answering questions and assessing the athlete’s along the way. Helpful tips will be given along the way.

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CLINIC #8 SWIM

When: Saturday, July 9, 2016 @ 8:00 AM

Where: Camp Westwood

There’s no time to waste – Let’s get into the water! 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.

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CLINIC #9 SWIM

When: Tuesday, July 12, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Westwood

For the Open Water Swim, we will again be hitting the water at The Fat Clam 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.

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CLINIC #10 Final Open Water Training Session and Transition/Race Day Talk

When: Tuesday, July 19, 2016 @ 6:00 PM

Where: Camp Westwood

For the final training session, we will again be swimming on the The Fat Clam 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.

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HEADING OVER THE BRIDGES TO GET READY FOR TriNEWPORT!!

CLINIC #11 Bike Session with flat repair clinic

When: Tuesday, August 16, 2016 @ 5:30 PM

Where: 2nd Beach Middletown

Come ride with us and get a first hand look at the TriNEWPORT Course! Here, we will cover equipment, safety, bike technique, and general questions that our athletes may have about transition. We will ride the bike course, with instructions over different parts of the course. We will offer a quick flat repair class. We’ll answer questions and give tips along the way.

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CLINIC #12 BRICK

When: Tuesday, August 23, 2016 @ 5:30 PM

Where: 2nd Beach Middletown

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 TriNEWPORT run course, answering questions and assessing the athlete’s along the way. Helpful tips will be given along the way.

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CLINIC #13 SWIM

When: Tuesday, August 30, 2016 @ 5:30 PM

Where: 2nd Beach Middletown

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.

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CLINIC #14 Final Open Water Training Session and Transition/Race Day Talk

When: Tuesday, September 6, 2016 @ 5:30 PM

Where: 2nd Beach Middletown

For the final training session, we will again be swimming on the TriNEWPORT 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.

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Training Photos

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