Get a jump on your competition! Train with Team X and refine your open
water skills this summer.
Team X is now accepting registrations for
it’s summer open water training program. The duration of this program is June
to August 2012 inclusive. Open water sessions take place from 0600 hrs. to 0800
hrs. on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, at Thetis Lake in Victoria.
Cost: $300 for the 3 month program
Requisites: -The expectation is that athletes will have established a
reasonably solid aerobic swim base during the winter, and be able to swim a
continuous 1500M. The program is open to elite and age group athletes alike.
-current
membership in triathlon BC. Is
required
also, for insurance purposes.
Necessary equipment: - wet suit and usual swim gear (goggles, cap and
suit)
Program features:
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All workouts are coached and conducted on closed, laser measured swim
circuits. All workout volumes (total volume and volumes of various intensity
level intervals) are quantified and appropriate to the seasonal plan.
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Technical aspects of open water swimming such as; sight-line, buoy
turns, race starts and finishes, run-outs etc. covered in detail.
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Workout structure variations keep the workouts fun and interesting,
while challenging. Our buoy circuits
vary from day to day and week to week .
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There is an appropriate progression in both the fitness and technical
aspects of the program.
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Every consideration is given to the safety of the athletes. Lifesaving
and first-aid equipment, coach boat, communication equipment and a properly
designed emergency plan are integral to each and every workout.
Please register early. Non Team X member spots will be limited. Contact us today!
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