Training Tips by Coach Heidi
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Three years ago, Mermaid Series sucessfully introduced a program that offered a variety of training tools that will help you physically and mentally to be ready for the events. The program consisted of various triathlon Clinics leading up to the race or weekly workouts coached by Team Mermaid's coach, Heidi Boynton
San Jose Info Night
Thursday - January 21st
Lululemon athletica - Santana Row
6:00 p.m.
**Come early and join us at 5:00 p.m. for a fun 5k run. Lululemon will provide post run drinks and snacks.
Sunnyvale Info Night
Tuesday - January 26th
Sports Basement - Sunnyvale
6:30 p.m.
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06/20/09 Santa Cruz Swim Clinic #1 - Santa Cruz, CA
Are you unsure about getting out in the open water but want to? Our one day swim clinics are just the answer for you. We spend 2 hours getting you comfortable in the ocean at Sea Cliff State Beach (our September tri site). Our goal is to create a relaxed and safe environment so you feel comfortable getting in and out of the water. We will focus on the emotional aspect of open water swimming and very gently guide you through. A perfect chance to meet new goals and overcome the fears of ocean swimming without any pressure or stress. We will have plenty of volunteers in the water with you and we will break up into groups depending on your swimming skills and abilities.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: June 20th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Sea Cliff State Park, Santa Cruz
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07/25/09 Santa Cruz Swim Clinic #2 - Santa Cruz, CA
Are you unsure about getting out in the open water but want to? Our one day swim clinics are just the answer for you. We spend 2 hours getting you comfortable in the ocean at Sea Cliff State Beach (our September tri site). Our goal is to create a relaxed and safe environment so you feel comfortable getting in and out of the water. We will focus on the emotional aspect of open water swimming and very gently guide you through. A perfect chance to meet new goals and overcome the fears of ocean swimming without any pressure or stress. We will have plenty of volunteers in the water with you and we will break up into groups depending on your swimming skills and abilities.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: July 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Sea Cliff State Park, Santa Cruz
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08/15/09 Santa Cruz 6 week Training Program - Santa Cruz, CA
A special 6 week training program in Santa Cruz designed to get you ready for the September Triathlon. Sign up before June 20th and you will get both Santa Cruz swim clinics included in your 6 week training that includes the following:
• Team Mermaid t-shirt
• Weekly workout sessions with the team:
- 6 am Tuesdays mornings at Soquel High School (core and
track workouts)
- 6 pm Thursday evenings at Seacliff State Park (brick
workouts, bike run and swim)
• Coaching and motivation from Mermaid Head Coach Heidi Boynton
• Discounts at local retailers supporting Team Mermaid
• Advice and support from various professionals in the sport
• Team training environment, fun and support
• 30% discount on all Mermaid races
• Both Tri clinics on August 15th and September 12th.
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08/15/09 Santa Cruz Tri Clinic #1 - Santa Cruz, CA
In our effort to give Mermaids every tool possible to have a great race day, we are offering one day Triathlon clinics leading up to each of our triathlons to help get you ready. Team Mermaid** will spend 3 hours with you going over training for and getting ready for the Mermaid Triathlons. Our goals for the day will be be to go over every aspect of racing a triathlon. If this is your first triathlon, we recommend that you attend both of the triathlon clinics. Tri Clinic #1 will be about swimming the course, we will practice this a couple of times and talking about training for the event. We space the first clinic 6 weeks out from the actual race so that you have plenty of time to implement what you have learned at the clinic.
Alongside lots of anxious Mermaids just like yourself we will 3 hours together going over the following:
•open water swimming
•race strategy (entering and exiting the water)
•equipment and basic triathlon knowledge
•training for the race for the 6 weeks leading up (ideas on how much to do when)
This clinic is limited to 40 women and we recommend you bring your swim gear (goggles, swimcap, swim suit, wetsuit (optional)) running gear, towel and any questions you may have for Coach Heidi to go over.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: August 15th
Time: 9:00 AM - noon
Location: Sea Cliff State Park, Santa Cruz
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09/12/09 Santa Cruz Tri Clinic #2 - Santa Cruz, CA
Practice makes perfect! If you're a first time triathlete or duathlete and want to "practice" everything that goes into a triathlon/duathlon than this is the clinic for you. You'll rack your bike, set up your transition space, practice the swim (or run) and then practice your transitions. Get answers to all your questions like what to bring on race day? what to wear? and how to have a successful race? Come race day you'll roll into transition feeling cool, calm and confident. Mermaids strives to provide opportunities for you to meet new goals without any pressure or stress, this is especially important when open water swimming. We will have plenty of volunteers helping you to feel safe and we will break up into groups depending on your swimming skills and your insecurities about the water.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: September, 12th
Time: 9:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Location: Sea Cliff State Park, Santa Cruz
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PAST CLINICS
02/28/09 Mountain View Run Clinc - Mountain View, CA - info
04/25/09 Fremont Tri Clinic #1 - Fremont, CA - info
05/09/09 Fremont Swim Clinic #1 - Fremont, CA - info
05/17/09 Fremont Tri Clinic #2 - Fremont, CA - info
04/25/09 Fremont Tri Clinic #1 - Fremont, CA
In our effort to give Mermaids every tool possible to have a great race day, we are offering one day Triathlon clinics leading up to each of our triathlons to help get you ready. Team Mermaid** will spend 3 hours with you going over training for and getting ready for the Mermaid Triathlons. Our goals for the day will be be to go over every aspect of racing a triathlon. If this is your first triathlon, we recommend that you attend both of the triathlon clinics. Tri Clinic #1 will be about swimming the course, we will practice this a couple of times and talking about training for the event. We space the first clinic 6 weeks out from the actual race so that you have plenty of time to implement what you have learned at the clinic.
Alongside lots of anxious Mermaids just like yourself we will 3 hours together going over the following:
•open water swimming
•race strategy (entering and exiting the water)
•equipment and basic triathlon knowledge
•training for the race for the 6 weeks leading up (ideas on how much to do when)
This clinic is limited to 40 women and we recommend you bring your swim gear (goggles, swimcap, swim suit, wetsuit (optional)) running gear, towel and any questions you may have for Coach Heidi to go over.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: April 25th
Time: 9:00 AM - noon
Location: Quarry Lake, Fremont
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05/09/09 Fremont Swim Clinic #1 - Fremont, CA
Are you unsure about getting out in the open water but want to? Our one day swim clinics might just be the answer for you. We will spend 2 hours getting you comfortable in the open water of either Quarry Lake (our Fremont Tri site) or the ocean in Santa Cruz (our September tri site). Our goal for you is to help create a relaxed safe environment so you can feel comfortable getting in and out of the water. We will focus on the emotional aspect of open water swimming and very gently guide you through. Mermaids strives to provide opportunities for you to meet new goals without any pressure or stress, this is especially important when open water swimming. We will have plenty of volunteers helping you to feel safe and we will break up into groups depending on your swimming skills and your insecurities about the water.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: May 9
Time: 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Location: Quarry Lake, Fremont
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05/17/09 Fremont Tri Clinic #2 - Fremont, CA
We recommend this clinic if you have never done a triathlon before or if you just need to brush up a little on your transitioning skills.
This second Tri clinic at race locations is designed to give you a "min" triathlon experience. We will do the entire swim for the race as well as going over the TRANSITION, a very important aspect to triathlon. We will help you set up your transition, just like you would on race day and practice transitioning between the three events. You will do the entire swim, a short bike ride and a short run. This clinic is limited to 40 women and we recommend you bring your swim gear (goggles, swim cap, swim suit, wetsuit (optional)), running gear, towel. cycling gear (helmet, bike, bike shoes, pump) and any questions you may have for Coach Heidi. We also recommend you bring a picnic lunch for after.
Price: $45 each (no cost with TM membership)
Date: May 17th
Time: 9:00 AM - noon
Location: Quarry Lake, Fremont
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