THE FREDERICKSBURG
TRIATHLON CLUB
Tri Fred is a community of
triathletes who are passionate
about leading a healthy lifestyle.
NEWS/ANNOUNCEMENTS:
TRI FRED IS ON FACEBOOK
If you are on Facebook, join the group, Tri Fred. Chat & message with fellow members, post pictures, and learn of all the latest Tri Fred happenings!
JOIN TRI FRED'S EMAIL GROUP
Find out when others are training, news about latest events, and post any questions you might have. To join, click HERE.
UNIFORMS
Contact Caren (her email is listed below) and make arrangements to pick up your uniform OR we can mail them out to you for $5.00. These great tops for training or racing are only $40.00. We ordered extra so if you didn't place your order yet but would still like one, email Caren at caren_walker@verizon.net. We will be ordering more uniforms for the 2012 season...stay tuned for more details. To check out DeSoto's line and for sizing information, click HERE.
TRAINING TEAMS -- FREDERICKSBURG IRONMAN TEAM (FIT), HALF IRONMAN TEAM (HIT) & BEGINNER TRIATHLON TRAINING TEAM
Tri Fred is forming three training teams. The team known as FIT (Fredericksburg Ironman Team) is forming now to start training for one of several Ironman distance (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run) triathlons in the Fall of 2012. The team know was HIT (Half Ironman Team) is forming now to start training for one of several half Ironman distance (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run) triathlons in late Summer/early Fall of 2012. The Beginner Triathlon Training Team is also forming now to start training for the Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon (750m swim, 12 mile bike, 3.1 mile run) on July 14. For more information about the any of the training teams or to register, check out their specific page(s) on the website.
NATIONAL CHALLENGE COMPETITION
CONGRATS, Tri Fred. We are the 2011-2012 NCC Division III Champions. Check out our swim award here, our bike award here, our run award here, and our overall award here. Great job to everyone who participated!
UPCOMING EVENTS/MEETINGS
TRANSITION CLINIC - Thursday May 17 6:00 PM - at Lee Dr (meet at Pickett's Circle). Bring all your T1 & T2 gear (i.e., bike, cycling shoes, helmet, sunglasses, race number belt, running shoes, socks, visor/hat, transition towel) so you can learn how to set up your transition area for race day. Be prepared to actually run through the transition area multiple times. For questions or more info, contact Molly.
SWIM CLINIC - Sunday May 20 12:00PM & 2:00 PM - at the King George YMCA.
Session 1 from 12:00-1:00 PM (for the beginner triathlete): A handout of drills will be provided and links to the videos for reinforcement, and swim instruction teaching you the basics of these drills.
Session 2 from 2:00-3:00 PM (for the experienced triathlete): We will focus on sculling, focusing on catch, connection, and driving the core that most lack triathletes lack. Also included will be the handout of drills and links to videos.
Video Analysis ($50.00): After each session we will be offering underwater/above water videotaping. All videos will be analyzed and you will get specific instructions as to how to get the most out of your strokes. Example: http://youtu.be/ZligzYivmM4
Class size is limited to 16 swimmers per session. Please RSVP to kgbernardes@gmail.com
BRUNCH - Saturday July 14 - after the Colonial Beach Sprint Triathlon. Come hang out with your teammates post race for some fun & food.
MEETING - TBD - at the Free Lance Star (616 Amelia St, downtown Fred).
OTHER HAPPENINGS:
FOR SALE:
*Long sleeve Tri Fred t-shirts
~Orange cotton shirts are $20 for members and $25 for non members
~Black Dri-Fit shirts are $25 for members and $30 for non members
If you would like to purchase any of the above items, email Caren.
FINDING THE RIGHT SIZE BICYCLE
Steve Berkey's presentation as well as other downloadable materials courtesy of 90 Revolutions can be found HERE.
CHECK OUT OUR OWN LYNNE CLEMO IN THE WALL STREET JOURNAL!
Our social director is pictured in the Wall Street Journal. To read the article, click HERE.
MEET YOUR BOARD MEMBERS:
President: Jason Cohen
Vice President: Joe Pereira
Treasurer: Caren Walker
Membership: Dave Honaker
Secretary: Nicole Weidensaul
Webmaster: Nicole Weidensaul
Sponsorship: Stefan Krannitz
Social Director: Lynne Clemo
Advisor/Coach: Debi Bernardes
Please feel free to contact any of us with and suggestions or comments!
NOTES FROM THE BOARD:
If you would like to see what was discussed at March's board meeting, click HERE.
MISC:
Check us out at the Giant Acorn 2008. We are modeling out Voler uniforms, free white member t-shirts, and the black and orange long sleeve t-shirts we have for purchase.
We would love to post pictures of you on the website. Submit pictures to the Webmaster (email is linked in above)!
