Triathlon Training 101 Class - 2025 Beginner Triathlon

Coached Class

NOTE THAT THERE WILL ALSO BE GROUP WORKOUTS, NOT SPECIFICALLY COACHED BUT COORDINATED BY FAST MEMBERS.  NO REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR THESE FREE GROUP WORKOUTS WHICH WILL BE AROUND THE SAME AREA AND TIME.  

It is a 8 class program starting May 12th and going through July 14th with no classes on the week of Memorial Day and 7th of July.  It is geared to help an individual doing their first triathlon or provide basic approaches to improve your sprint triathlons.    Monday Evenings 6 pm to 8:30; first two meetings are in May and are conducted via Zoom meeting and are 1 hour long

Where: Island Lake State Park - Spring Mill Pond

Cost: $50 for non-FAST Members and need USAT card or  $25 for FAST Members

Multiple coaches with diverse backgrounds in swimming and triathlons

Start Date: May 12

Requirements

• Able to swim 200 yards without stopping or touching the bottom of a high school pool (8 lengths of a high school pool)
• Personal bike which is comfortable on and the ability to transport it to Spring Mill Pond at Island Lake State Park
• Comfortable running shoes
• Personal flotation buoy for open water swims; if you do not have one, buoys will be available for purchase at a nominal price
• Can do attitude
• Ability to commit to 80% of the classes
• Optional wetsuits but it is recommended - FAST members have some used ones to sell

The course will include items such as:

• Wetsuit (put on and take off tricks)
• Open water navigation, strategies, what to expect,
• Bike riding analysis and recommendations for improvement
• Sprint triathlon nutrition
• Workout strategies
• Optional class - July 7th Bike maintenance; changing tires/repair a flat, rear cassettes, adjusting brakes