TRI-101

What is TRI-101?

TRI-101 is a program for beginner, novice, or intermediate athletes looking to achieve a triathlon fitness goal.

Whether you swim once a week, or haven't swam in years (or ever), this program creates the environment for like-minded athletes to train and learn together.

Like any new sport, there is a learning curve that is best followed with others, experiencing the same things as you. There are sport specific skills to learn, common injuries that you need to prevent, and nutrition requirements to understand. TRI 101 helps you to navigate through the early experiences of a triathlete.

Ultimately, the TRI-101 program prepares you for our annual sprint-distance triathlon, Tri The Rock.

POWERADE TRI THE ROCK in 2011 will be entering its sixth year as part of the Southeast Y Tri and Duathlon Series hosted race events, and whether you did 1 (POWERADE Tri The Rock - naturally), 3, 6 or all 8 Triathlons/Duathlons in the Series (or maybe even a few out of the series too), it was a fantastic way keep your body aiming towards great health. 2011 will be even better! There is a NEW Triathlon/Duathlon scheduled in April at the Aquatics Center in conjuction with Come See Me and don't forget the Kid's Triathlon just after the Tri the Rock in May 2011 plus Baxter's event in June and the Assault on Cherokee in August!

Questions on TRI-101

What does it cost?

The TRI-101 program costs $120 for Local YMCA members. The program is open to non-YMCA members for $350. The fee includes access to all Upper Palmetto YMCA facilities during group workouts for the length of the program. (The fees do not include race or USAT fees.) It is also required that you have your own or have full use of a ROAD bike (helmet too) by the beginning of March.

How long does the program last?

TRI-101 is a sprint-distance triathlon training program. The initial kickoff meeting will be on a Wednesday, January 26, 2011 at 7pm at the Rock Hill YMCA AQUATICS CENTER. The TRI-101 program concludes with the May 7, POWERADE Tri the Rock Sprint Triathlon. For those who are Y Members, we continue training together throughout the year. We are also offering a 201 for returning members or who are already experienced and are ready for the next step up. Don't wait too late as we do cut off sign-ups to keep the training skills even.

What benefits do I get by participating?

Besides the obvious social and physical benefits of participating in a group training program, you have access to full club memberhip benefits while you are in the program, and yes, you get a dri fit logo shirt as well.

How do I sign up?

The Upper Palmetto YMCA handles all membership transactions for the Tri Club and TRI-101. Please provide cash or check (or credit card at the Aquatics Center), payable to 'YMCA'. Please fill out the Registration and Questionnaire documents when signing up. INFO SHEET 2011 REGISTRATION 2011 QUESTIONAIRE 2011 Assumption of Risk sheets are needed for nonYmembers and can be picked up when you sign up.

But I'm not a triathlete...

That's why TRI-101 exists. Traditionally, triathletes begin their love of the sport by participating in a program like this.

It is during a program like this that previous nontriathletes realize how fun the multisport can be.

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