TRI2014-CLINIC-WEEK03-05-01
Pickering Running Room 2014 Peterborough Sprint Triathlon Clinic – Week 03 – Equipment Selection
Clinic
This week we will be talking a bit about Triathlon equipment among other things. We may also briefly talk a bit about interval training and technique. Mostly as these relate to swimming, but also to the bike and swim.
As per last weeks clinic, I also mention getting your resting heart rate.
Heart Rate
Came across this interesting Heart rate App for your mobile if you want something more than using your fingers and a watch and do not want to buy a Polar or Garmin etc..
Instant Heart Rate – Heart Rate Monitor by Azumio
The best Health & Fitness app on Mobile Premier Awards 2011 according to the jury of industry experts and as seen on Dr. OZ show!
Iphone
https://itunes.apple.com/ca/app/id409625068?mt=8
Android
Procedure
When you first wake up in the morning, before getting out of bed. You can do this manually as illustrated below or use a monitor. If doing it manually, you can count for 30 seconds and multiply by 2 or 10 seconds and multiple by 6.
Repeat this for 2 to 3 morning and take the average.
Once you have your resting heart rate, please submit Resting Heart form. This will then be forwarded to
triathlon@pickeringmastersplashers.com email.
If you have done so, please also fill out the Triathlon Readiness Survey to help us better tailor your program.
Swim
Week 2 swim session is posted at http://pickeringmastersplashers.com/triathlon/tri_2014/tri-2014-swim/tri2014-swim-week02-04-30/. You can use this for a basis for your own training. You should be trying to get out a least one other time a week i.e. besides Wednesday night. Remember if you are new to swimming, more frequency and let duration per session. Once you get the technique down, you can work on endurance.
Bike
Monday night bikes sessions are going well. However Saturday morning are having a tough time with the weather. We will see how it goes this Saturday. So stay tune to your email or check the calendar to see if we are going. Again, the Saturday ride are optional and will allow for longer ride if you are looking for that. You can review our last Monday night ride at: http://pickeringmastersplashers.com/triathlon/tri_2014/tri-2014-swim/tri2014-swim-week02-04-30/
Saturdays ride(s) may be seen at http://pickeringmastersplashers.com/triathlon/tri_2014/tri-2014-ride/tri2014-ride-week01-04-26/
Safety tip: Remember when passing another ride to let them know … “Passing on your left”. Also before pulling out to pass, always check for traffic.
Any questions / Suggests / concerns, please let us know.
Swim / Bike / Run / Fun
Your Instructors
Dave and Craig