Half Distance Training and Racing with Karen Smyers
| Starts | Location | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Saturday, March 10, 2012 9:30 AM |
Dodge Fitness Center at Columbia University 3030 Broadway New York, New York 10027 Contact Information: Event Organizer Website Email: Event Organizer Phone: |
$50.00 |
In this 90 minute workshop led by Karen Smyers -- who held the unofficial Half Ironman World Record for a decade -- triathletes looking to race a half distance triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike and 13.1 mile run) will be guided through effective training plans ro help them excel come race day.
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Additional Information
You will learn
(1) What key workouts to include to achieve your personal best at the half distance triathlon (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike, 13.1 mile run) including proper training zones; (2) How to plan your nutrition for race day and how to problem-solve during training and racing; (3) How to taper and peak for your chosen event and mental tactics that help you succeed
About Karen Smyers (the instructor)
This workshop will be led by Karen Smyers, one of the most accomplished triathletes in the history of the sport. Karen is a 7x National and 4x World Champion, including a dramatic come-from-behind victory in the 1995 Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Her victory at the short-course Triathlon World Championship just 5 weeks later earned her the distinction of being the only woman ever to win triathlon’s two most prestigious races in the same year.
More about Karen Smyers
Karen has coached athletes of all ages and abilities and is eager to impart the wisdom and experience she has gained over her 28-year career as a professional triathlete. Karen’s quality approach to training is ideal for all levels of triathlete who want to get the most out of the time they put in.
Clinic times and duration
This 90 minute clinic will be offered at 9:30AM.
Location
This workshop is part of the Multisport World Conference and Expo and will be held in the Lou Gehrig Room within the Dodge Fitness Center at Columbia University.
