Triathlon England are holding a number of 'Live Site' events around the UK to showcase triathlon and the Olympics (http://www.triathlonengland.org/news/triathlon-live-hits-the-uk_2159) and Yes! one of them is in Bristol. During the 4 days there will be a competition using the endless pool, stationary bikes and treadmills opportunities to encourage new triathletes and several opportunities for coaches CPD.
The schedule is as follows:
Saturday 4 August - Female Olympic Triathlon (on the big screen from
0900) and triathlon competition 10am-4pm
Sunday 5 August - 10am-3pm Promotion of triathlon and novice event.
Coaches CPD: AM: Swim stroke analysis PM: Training with Power
Monday 6 August - 10am-3pm Promotion of triathlon and novice event.
Coaches CPD: AM: Nutrition PM: Run technique analysis
Tuesday 7 August - Male Olympic Triathlon (on the big screen from 1130) and triathlon competition 10am-4pm
Triathlon Competition
The competition requires a team of 3 (one swimmer, one cyclist and one runner). The swimmer will be asked to swim in the endless pool and will be given 5 minutes to swim for as long as they can into an ever increasing current. During this time the cyclist and runner will travel as far as they can and this distance will be recorded. If the swimmer has to stop swimming before the end of the 5 minutes (because the current is too strong) the distance the cyclist and runner have covered up to that point is recorded as the final distance. Depending on the number of teams we have sign up you may be able to swap roles and enter under a different team name, although priority will be given to new teams.
Each team will be given 30 minutes to warm up, complete their challenge and cool down. If you have a team ready and would like to sign up please e-mail Davidhooper@triathlonengland.org with a particular day and time slot. If that time slot is not available then he will fit you into the closest one. If you do not have a team and would like to take part why not use the forum to find some competition companions?!
Coaches CPD
Over the event four workshops aimed at coaches will be held top allow coaches to meet and discuss various topics
Coaches CPD Schedule
Sunday 5 August 10-12: Swim technique. 1-3: Training with power
Monday 6 August 10-12: Nutrition. 1-3: Running technique
These events are limited to 20 people. Coaches will be contacted about this separately and if places remain then these will be made available to interested club members.
