Happy training for the week of 3/12. Everything is new this week.
General Meeting: We had a great turnout for our first general meeting of the year on Saturday at the Madison Bear Garden. After some general announcements and introductions, we split into two groups, one for beginning athletes and one for more experienced racers. In the former group, Susan M. presented Tri 101 and Katie N. lead the discussion on the Sprint Distance Beginner Training Program. In the latter group, Sean M. presented the Olympic Distance Intermediate Training Program. Sean has designed these plans to help you prepare for our first club triathlon of the year, Black Butte in June. In case you missed it, both plans have been posted to the Training page of the website.
Workouts: Daylight savings time has arrived and so has the new summer workout schedule (current weather not withstanding). We officially kickoff on Thursday 3/15 at 5:45 PM with the first track workout at the Chico State track (or the Chico High track if the CSUC track is unavailable). Updated details about all the workouts, including some group rides not affiliated with CTC, are included on the Workout page of the website. All CTC Workouts are usually confirmed a day or two in advance on the Yahoo group.
Race Uniforms: If you are interested in a 2012 CTC race uniform (one or two-piece tri suit) and have not yet completed an order form, now is the time. Orders are being taken at North Rim Adventure Sports in downtown Chico. There are sizing samples there for you to try-on to ensure a good fit. Also, there is an actual CTC two-piece uniform for you to see what it will generally look like for the 2012 season. Cost is $100 for either a one or two-piece tri suit. The deadline for orders is Sunday, March 18. Please direct any questions about uniforms to Sean M. (training@chicotraithlonclub.com).
Chico Stage Race: The Chico Corsa Cycling Club is putting on the Chico Stage Race April 14th & 15th. The event includes Saturday’s Paskenta Hills Road Race and two Sunday events, the Chico Downtown Criterium and the River Road Time Trial. An additional event on Sunday is Fleet Feet’s Downtown Mile running race. The Chico Triathlon Club is supporting the event this year, primarily through volunteer efforts. Volunteers are needed for the following days and events. Saturday’s Road Race: Support vehicles, water feed, corner flaggers, registration, and parking assistants. Sunday’s Criterium: Course marshals, registration, event set-up, and event break down. Sunday’s Time Trial: Corner flaggers, rider liaison, and parking assistants. If you can help with any aspect of this fine event, please contact Forough Molina (foroughsean at yahoo dot com) who is coordinating volunteer efforts for CTC.
Greg Watkins
President, Chico Triathlon Club