That's right, Jan Francke is challenging all interested athletes to drop in for a week of training in his hometown in the Czech Republic from May 30 to June 12.
If interested click on the link to see more details: http://www.janfrancke.com/p/training-camps.html
If you have questions, Jan says please send him a message: venca AT janfrancke.com
Jan would like to hear back by the end of February so he can start to finalize some of the camp's plans.
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
Monday, November 28, 2011
Bikram December offer
It's an even better offer than negotiated on your behalf earlier this fall.
For the month of December, you can attend 12 classes for $89 plus tax (just shy of $100). That's about half the normal price.
Most week days there are three class options: 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. There are two classes on Saturday and Sunday.
For the month of December, you can attend 12 classes for $89 plus tax (just shy of $100). That's about half the normal price.
Most week days there are three class options: 9.30am, 5.30pm and 7.30pm. There are two classes on Saturday and Sunday.
Saturday, November 26, 2011
Membership
TriBC is changing its annual membership to a calendar year as of January. We, the Squamish Titans, will match that change.
As a result, TriBC and Titans memberships will be valid from January 1 through December 31, as of 2012 and going forward.
Both TriBc and the Titans are offering discounts as we make the transition.
Renew or join before the end of January for the best price - $48.75!
More details can be found on the website.
As a result, TriBC and Titans memberships will be valid from January 1 through December 31, as of 2012 and going forward.
Both TriBc and the Titans are offering discounts as we make the transition.
Renew or join before the end of January for the best price - $48.75!
More details can be found on the website.
Thursday, November 24, 2011
Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party!!!
Annual General Meeting and Christmas Party!!!
The Squamish Titans AGM will be held on Thursday, December 8, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this quick-paced meeting, and to offer your input on what you want your Titans multi-sport club to be. There will be elections of executive positions, but don't let that scare you from attending. No one will be pressured into taking on a job they don't want! And if you show up no later than 6:15, you can enter your name in the draw for a free Squamish Triathlon entry.
Immediately following the AGM, join us for the annual Christmas Party, an event not to be missed. We provide great food and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring along some Christmas baking, and your beverage of choice if you want something that will give you an excuse to miss work on Friday.
If you need details on the location, please ask. As it is at a member's home, it won't be detailed here.
The Squamish Titans AGM will be held on Thursday, December 8, beginning at 6:00 p.m. Everyone is invited to attend this quick-paced meeting, and to offer your input on what you want your Titans multi-sport club to be. There will be elections of executive positions, but don't let that scare you from attending. No one will be pressured into taking on a job they don't want! And if you show up no later than 6:15, you can enter your name in the draw for a free Squamish Triathlon entry.
Immediately following the AGM, join us for the annual Christmas Party, an event not to be missed. We provide great food and non-alcoholic beverages. Feel free to bring along some Christmas baking, and your beverage of choice if you want something that will give you an excuse to miss work on Friday.
If you need details on the location, please ask. As it is at a member's home, it won't be detailed here.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
2012 race dates for some triathlons
These are the races put on by Outback Events.
There is early bird pricing on Oliver on June 17th (not the half), Desert Half and Sylvan Lake. You need to enter by Dec 15.
May 27th: Mission Classic Gran Fondo - Mission, BC
June 3rd: Oliver Half - Oliver, BC
June 17th: Oliver "Wine Capital of Canada" Triathlon - Oliver, BC
July 8th: Desert Half - Osoyoos, BC
July 22nd: Runner's Den Sylvan Lake - Sylvan Lake, AB
September 9th: Cultus Lake Triathlon - Cultus Lake, BC
www.outbackevents.ca
There is early bird pricing on Oliver on June 17th (not the half), Desert Half and Sylvan Lake. You need to enter by Dec 15.
May 27th: Mission Classic Gran Fondo - Mission, BC
June 3rd: Oliver Half - Oliver, BC
June 17th: Oliver "Wine Capital of Canada" Triathlon - Oliver, BC
July 8th: Desert Half - Osoyoos, BC
July 22nd: Runner's Den Sylvan Lake - Sylvan Lake, AB
September 9th: Cultus Lake Triathlon - Cultus Lake, BC
www.outbackevents.ca
Monday, November 21, 2011
Book reviews wanted
Have you read a book about swimming, cycling or running? Or triathlon? Or an athlete? What I'd like to encourage, especially for the new books we donated to the library, is to write some simple reviews.
Here are some guidelines:
Rate the book out of five, write 200 words and focus on one or two things that you learned or that inspired you.
Send to me and I'll post it.
tim AT triathletetim.com
Here are some guidelines:
Rate the book out of five, write 200 words and focus on one or two things that you learned or that inspired you.
Send to me and I'll post it.
tim AT triathletetim.com
Sunday, November 20, 2011
Year end maintenance
This is what Chris McCormack is doing as the year end approaches. From an interview on slowtwitch:
*Note: Challenge Cairns is an Iron distance event set for Cairns, northern Australia on June 3, 2012
CHRIS MCCORMACK: I think the key for now going into the end of the year for those building towards Cairns would be prime maintenance work. Building up a level of fitness that will enable you to put in the heavy work to be done in your aerobic block of work, and laying down some strength and power work. I would have a fairly broad maintenance program for my VO2 work and fitness work. Set myself some soft mileage goals across swim, bike and run and keep the consistency in these across a period of time.
I would be working heavily on a gym program maybe 3 times a week, that would be strength and power orientated and have 4 key sessions per week locked in that were specific to my particular weaknesses. These 2 months until the new year starts can be difficult for training because of so many holidays and festivities that come with this time of year. I say enjoy these to some degree, but just keep a consistent, enjoyable training routine that is not overly structured—which can lead to burnout late into an Ironman program when it is important—but is consistent enough to keep you ready to ramp up into some solid growth and structure come the new year.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/Macca_speaks_volumes_2440.html
*Note: Challenge Cairns is an Iron distance event set for Cairns, northern Australia on June 3, 2012
CHRIS MCCORMACK: I think the key for now going into the end of the year for those building towards Cairns would be prime maintenance work. Building up a level of fitness that will enable you to put in the heavy work to be done in your aerobic block of work, and laying down some strength and power work. I would have a fairly broad maintenance program for my VO2 work and fitness work. Set myself some soft mileage goals across swim, bike and run and keep the consistency in these across a period of time.
I would be working heavily on a gym program maybe 3 times a week, that would be strength and power orientated and have 4 key sessions per week locked in that were specific to my particular weaknesses. These 2 months until the new year starts can be difficult for training because of so many holidays and festivities that come with this time of year. I say enjoy these to some degree, but just keep a consistent, enjoyable training routine that is not overly structured—which can lead to burnout late into an Ironman program when it is important—but is consistent enough to keep you ready to ramp up into some solid growth and structure come the new year.
http://www.slowtwitch.com/Interview/Macca_speaks_volumes_2440.html
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Titans donation expands Squamish Library’s sports collection
As the first dusting of snow settles over town, it’s the perfect time to look ahead to the 2012 triathlon season.
To help encourage both would-be and current triathletes, the Squamish Titans have donated 12 books on triathlon, swimming and running to the library.
Check out “I’m Here to Win: A World Champion’s Advice for Peak Performance” by Australian Chris McCormack, who has never lacked confidence in his ability to succeed.
For inspiration, read about the 22 athletes profiled in “Sub Nine: History’s Fastest Ironwomen” by local author and Titans member Tim Moore.
Tap Joe Friel and Gordon Byrn for advice in, “Going Long: Training for Triathlon’s Ultimate Challenge”. Or Friel’s standalone “Your Best Triathlon”.
Titans president Graham Schulz says the 100-member club looks forward to further building the library’s collection in the year ahead, part of a broader effort to educate those athletes keen on taking their performance to the next level.
For some, Schulz says, the next level may simply be signing up for one’s first triathlon or seeking a personal best at the Squamish Triathlon next July 15th.
While competitive age-group Ironman athletes will train 20 hours or more a week year in and year out, most weekend warriors participating in Olympic and half iron distance events can improve with shorter, more focused workouts.
Check out “The Time-Crunched Triathlete: Race-Winning Fitness in 8 Hours a Week” by Chris Carmichael and Jim Rutberg.
Among the other new recent books in the library is “A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km” by Margreet Dietz, another local resident and Titans member. It has good simple advice on how to prepare for long runs, whether simply for keeping fit or racing.
Other running classics now available at the library thanks to the Titans are Timothy Noakes’ “Lore of Running”, Michael Sandrock’s “Running Tough” and a great book on preparing your mind to race, “Running Within” by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott as well as “Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running”.
There are also two new swim conditioning books in the sports collection, a timely reminder as the Titans masters swim squad powers through coached sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Friday mornings.
To help encourage both would-be and current triathletes, the Squamish Titans have donated 12 books on triathlon, swimming and running to the library.
Check out “I’m Here to Win: A World Champion’s Advice for Peak Performance” by Australian Chris McCormack, who has never lacked confidence in his ability to succeed.
For inspiration, read about the 22 athletes profiled in “Sub Nine: History’s Fastest Ironwomen” by local author and Titans member Tim Moore.
Tap Joe Friel and Gordon Byrn for advice in, “Going Long: Training for Triathlon’s Ultimate Challenge”. Or Friel’s standalone “Your Best Triathlon”.
Titans president Graham Schulz says the 100-member club looks forward to further building the library’s collection in the year ahead, part of a broader effort to educate those athletes keen on taking their performance to the next level.
For some, Schulz says, the next level may simply be signing up for one’s first triathlon or seeking a personal best at the Squamish Triathlon next July 15th.
While competitive age-group Ironman athletes will train 20 hours or more a week year in and year out, most weekend warriors participating in Olympic and half iron distance events can improve with shorter, more focused workouts.
Check out “The Time-Crunched Triathlete: Race-Winning Fitness in 8 Hours a Week” by Chris Carmichael and Jim Rutberg.
Among the other new recent books in the library is “A Hundred Reasons to Run 100km” by Margreet Dietz, another local resident and Titans member. It has good simple advice on how to prepare for long runs, whether simply for keeping fit or racing.
Other running classics now available at the library thanks to the Titans are Timothy Noakes’ “Lore of Running”, Michael Sandrock’s “Running Tough” and a great book on preparing your mind to race, “Running Within” by Jerry Lynch and Warren Scott as well as “Runner’s World Complete Book of Women’s Running”.
There are also two new swim conditioning books in the sports collection, a timely reminder as the Titans masters swim squad powers through coached sessions on Monday and Wednesday evenings, and Friday mornings.
Tuesday, November 15, 2011
2012 Edition of Loop the Lakes MAY 26th
Mark your calendars .. the 2012 edition of the Loop the Lakes will take place in May!!!!
Saturday, May 26th 2012
8km, 15km, new Half Marathon and a fun 1km Kids Race
Alice Lake Provincial Park
Saturday, May 26th 2012
8km, 15km, new Half Marathon and a fun 1km Kids Race
Alice Lake Provincial Park
New Balance Fall Classic
A number of members are heading to the Fall Classic in Vancouver on Sunday. There may be an opportunity to car pool so check with others who have been running regularly .. and please don't hesitate to post a note on Facebook.
http://fallclassicrun.com/
http://fallclassicrun.com/
Monday, November 14, 2011
We're looking for (a few) you!
It's almost that time of year - the annual meeting and year-end bash are fast approaching. Specific details on the location and date will be released shortly.
We've had a superb 2011. Our club is stronger than ever and we're looking forward to the new year.
We have a ton of fresh ideas and we are looking for more of them.
We will have several board openings for the year ahead and look forward to filling them at next month's meeting.
You need not have any particular skills. You don't need to be an elite athlete either.
What the club needs more than anything else is enthusiasm.
If you have any questions about how to help out, please just ask one of the existing board members.
We've had a superb 2011. Our club is stronger than ever and we're looking forward to the new year.
We have a ton of fresh ideas and we are looking for more of them.
We will have several board openings for the year ahead and look forward to filling them at next month's meeting.
You need not have any particular skills. You don't need to be an elite athlete either.
What the club needs more than anything else is enthusiasm.
If you have any questions about how to help out, please just ask one of the existing board members.
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Swim team success
Congrats to the four swimmers at the UBC meet on the weekend: Heather, Yi-khy, Andrew and Simon!
Monday, November 7, 2011
CompuTrainer opportunity
Last Friday evening a few of us enjoyed a tropically warm ride along a relaxed stretch on the Ironman Hawaii course....just a stone's throw from the Squamish Home Depot. Let's ride another warm stretch of road this Friday evening!
What: A 1+ hour ride (maximum group size: 6) on Jen Segger's CompuTrainers
When: This Friday, Nov 11, 6 pm (arrive a few minutes early for set-up, especially if this is your first computrainer session)
Place: Challenge by Choice ( http://challengebychoice.ca/pages/bike/performance-cycling-computrainer.php )
Bring: Your very clean road bike and gear, water bottle, towel
Cost: $20 for a single drop-in or $90 for 5x drop-in package.
Registration: First come, first served by e-mailing Jen Segger <jen@challengebychoice.ca>. This time spot is open to the public, so book early.
**If there is solid interest (that'd be paid commitment of 4+ people) we can book future Thursday evening slots for exclusive club use.
- Rich
- Rich
Saturday, November 5, 2011
Whistler 50
It was a huge success ... about 60 solo starters and about 160 eight-member teams ..
Weather was superb for us .. a bit chilly at the start but sunshine as the day progressed
Highly recommended!
Weather was superb for us .. a bit chilly at the start but sunshine as the day progressed
Highly recommended!
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