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September Meeting Announced:
The Upstate Triathlon Club will hold its September meeting on Thursday, September 9 at 7:00 pm at the Caine Halter Family YMCA. This month we will be discussing the mental side of training and racing. Local running expert and psychologist, Dr. Joe Hammond, Ph.D. will present some ways to improve your training
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Visit the Kids Triathlon Training Page on our website:
Our 2010 Kids Triathlon Training Team program introduced 27 kids to triathlon, nutrition and prepared them for the Tri To Cure Youth race at Furman University. This eager group of kids met each week for swim lessons, bike or runs and even a couple of mock triathlons to get the kids ready for the local youth triathlon race season. The program ran from March through the end of July and is in cooperation with the Upstate Triathlon Club, the Caine Halter Family YMCA and Furman University through the generosity of the Greenville Hospital System and our club‘s great sponsors. Eighteen of these kids participated in the Tri To Youth Triathlon and four placed in their age groups. Every single one had a smile on their face as they crossed the finish line.
Please contact us at president@upstatetriclub.org to reserve your spot for the 2011 team.
Take a look at our scrapbook which chronicles our 2010 season:
Scrapbook
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Welcome to our newest Club Partner - Rudy Project
Rudy Project offers the highest quality eyewear and helmets in the industry
(made in Italy since 1985)
Rudy Project offers the best warranties and best customer service in the industry
Personalized attention and support from our Sponsorship Department
Rudy Project is a strong supporter of the triathlon community
Rudy Project is a Gold Level Sponsor of USAT
Rudy Project is offering our members 40% off of retail pricing on all Rudy Project gear (excluding closeouts and promotions, but including prescriptions!) Please contact me at president@upstatetriclub.org to get the discount code.
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Store Announcement:
Go Tri Sports announces a change in ownership and operation : Jeff Milliman is now co-owner and operator of the Go Tri Sports – Greenville store location. This change in ownership coincides with a change in the store’s image, inventory, and operations. These changes have prompted a new name that better describes the services that Jeff Milliman brings to the store – GO RUN! – the specialty run division of Go Tri Sports. With this new opportunity, Milliman will continue to serve the Greenville community with his proven and unique techniques for fitting footwear and helping runners / walkers achieve their goals. Yet, GO RUN! will also provide Milliman the chance to expand his services and implement programs, clinics, and events that will go beyond what our running community have experienced. Go Tri Sports will continue to be a full service triathlon store – stocking bikes and triathlon gear – this change marks an increase in our inventory and services to the Greenville community.
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Please welcome our newest Club Partner:
Fluid is an award winning muscle recovery sports drink. Its unique blend of carbohydrates, protein, and glutamine provide an outstanding and all natural formula for muscle repair, regeneration, and recovery. Fluid was originally created as part of a senior project at Cal Poly State University, San Luis Obispo and is the official supplier of the team's recovery needs. Visit www.livefluid.com to learn more about fluid or place an order. You can order directly from James Honaker and recieve 15% and save shipping at 864-525-9259 or fluidrecoverydrink@gmail.com.
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Charlotte Motor Speedway Time Trial Series:
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Open Water Swims at Lake Hartwell
* Wednesday evenings at 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm, from Crew Beach in Clemson
* Kayak support through peak season (late May)
Two differences this year:
* The cooler of drinks is back! It will be stocked with water and sports drinks, and is sponsored by the Upstate Tri Club.
* Weather updates will be posted on Twitter, as well as email. Follow "lakeswims" on Twitter to receive these updates.
Details:
When: The lake swims are on Wednesday evenings, from April through October. There are two start times: 5:30 pm and 6:15 pm. Plan to show up at the lake 10-15 minutes before that, as everyone will be in the water & swimming at the start time. You are welcome to swim in either wave, or both.
Where: We swim from East Beach (aka crew beach) on Lake Hartwell in Clemson. This is directly across the lake from the site of the Clemson triathlon. It is also the site of the Death Valley open-water swim race.
Directions: Driving directions from Greenville or Anderson: as you approach Clemson on either Rt 28/76 or Hwy 123, exit onto Rt 93. Turn left onto 93 and drive for about 2 miles, passing the main part of Clemson's campus and then the football stadium on your left. Shortly after passing the stadium and the Esso Club, turn left onto Perimeter Rd. After turning onto Perimeter, make an immediate right onto East Beach Drive. This turn is marked with a sign for "Clemson Rowing". Follow this road for about half a mile, ending with a steep hill. Park in the parking lot at the top of the hill. If you want to use Google Maps to get driving directions, you can use this link: < http://maps.google.com/maps?q=34.677,+-82.855+(East%20Beach)&iwloc=A&hl=en>.
Weather: We will swim in the rain, but not if there is lightning. Weather updates will be posted to "lakeswims" on Twitter, and sent by email to anyone who has RSVPed for that week's swim.
Route: Most people swim out and back along the shoreline / dike, towards a radio tower that makes a good sighting target. How far you swim is up to you. Many will swim ~800 m out and ~800 m back. Others will swim shorter distances. Some will do multiple 1.6 km loops. You can practice swimming straight, sighting, drafting, or whatever you want. It's all up to you. Here is a Google map of the route: < http://www.mapmyrun.com/route/united-states/sc/clemson/332545468>.
What to bring: Bring your goggles and swim suit, tri suit, and/or wetsuit. A wetsuit is mandatory in March, highly recommended in April, optional in May, not advised from June through September, becoming optional again in October. Unfortunately, we don't have access to a changing room or restroom, so plan ahead.
Support: In the early season (April and May) there will be one or more kayakers present as a safety escort. If you expect kayak support, please start on time. If you start late, the safety boaters will assume you are not with the group. Kayak support is entirely dependent on volunteers. The Upstate Tri Club will sponsor a cooler of drinks: water and Gatorade will be provided to help you rehydrate after the swim.
Post-swim Socializing: A crowd often assembles at Mellow Mushroom in Clemson after the swim for dinner.
Safety Notes: The kayakers are there to make us more visible to boaters, but they can't be right next to each of us at all times. Please help them out by staying close to shore and not venturing too far into the middle of the lake. A brightly colored swim cap helps to make you more visible. When no kayakers are present, buddy up and don't swim alone. Above all, take responsibility for your own safety and realize that you are swimming at your own risk!
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Overuse Injuries in The Triathlete Presentation
Many thanks to Dr. Cassas, Brad Eggebraaten and Darren Holmes for a great March club meeting at the offices of Proaxis Therapy, Steadman Hawkins Clinic of the Carolinas and Accelerated Sports Therapy. Dr. Cassas' presentation on overuse injuries can be seen here:
Overuse Injuries In The Triathlete
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Great Local Group
iRUN
GREENVILLE
iRUN is dedicated to promoting ongoing fitness, specifically targeted at those wishing to adopt a healthier lifestyle. Throughout our two years of existence we’ve worked with hundreds of individuals who dared to see if, just maybe, they could become runners. Some have gone on to run half marathons, marathons and long distance triathlon events. Others were blessed with the gift of a more active lifestyle that helped them control their weight or relieve stress. Still, for some, iRUN continues to provide a reminder that they want to be active but still need support in that pursuit.
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