Hands-on clinics and classroom-style workshops to help you improve your technique and performance this season

Training clinics and workshops offered at the 2010 Multisport World Conference and Expo are described below. Please note that all workshops and clinics require registration and a participation fee... space is limited and all clinics are expected to sell out. REGISTER EARLY!

• Total Immersion Efficiency Tuner Clinic (1 hour clinics from 8AM-4PM)
• Total Immersion Speed-Tuner Clinic (1 hour clinics from 8AM-4PM)
• First-time Triatlete Workshop (2 hour clinic 8AM-10AM)
• ChiRunning Level 1 Clinic (2 hour clinics at 8AM, 10AM and 2PM)
• ChiRunning Level 2 Clinic (2 hour clinic at 12PM)
• Strength Training for the Multisport Athlete (2 hour clinic 8AM-10AM)
• Training to Run Your Best Ironman Marathon (with Lisa Bentley; 10:00AM)
• Fuel Up! Designing an Optimal Nutrition Plan (11AM-1PM)
• Improving Triathlon Speed: Sport Specific Mechanics (2:30PM-4:00PM)

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TOTAL IMMERSION SWIM CLINICS: The Total Immersion (TI) approach to swimming has been successfully adopted by thousands of people.. triathletes as well as people just wanting to become better swimmers. The TI approach is to use the whole body to move in a streamlined and balanced way -- "like a fish". There will be two Total Immersion swim clinics offered at Multisport World 2010: TI Efficiency-Tuner Clinic and TI Speed-Tuner Clinic 

TI Efficiency-Tuner Clinic: Over 80% of your success and performance in swimming are determined by your efficiency. Triathletes, on average, are less than 5% energy-efficient (i.e. less than 5% of your "horsepower" converts into forward propulsion). Efficiency in swimming is a combination of (1) minimized drag or water resistance by "reshaping your vessel" into longer and sleeker body lines and re-thinking your stroke; and (2) making sure every stroke moves your body forward rather than moving water back.

This 60-minute clinic will introduce you to three specific "Stroke Thoughts" that will increase your efficiency. You will be able to measure the efficiency gains produced by each Stroke Thought. This class typically produces an efficiency increase of 10%-20% in 60 minutes. CLICK HERE for more info and to register.

TI Speed Tuner Clinic: In triathlon swimming (or any swimming lasting over a minute for that matter), speed is not a function of velocity. It's a function of sustainability -- your ability to hold a consistent pace without fatigue. You can do this by (1) learning to make your current pace so easy that it becomes impossible not to swim faster; and (2) learning to take strokes of unbreakable effectiveness at incrementally-faster tempos. This 60 minute clinic will teach you how to optimize your combination of Stroke Length and Stroke Rate so that speed happens without having to work harder. CLICK HERE for more info and to register.

 

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FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE WORKSHOP:

So you've decided to take the plunge and do your first triathlon? This is the workshop for you. Developed by the expert coaches at Tri-Hard Endurance Sports Coaching, who have worked with beginners and elite althletes alike, this workshop will walk you through everything you need to know to make your first triathlon a successful and enjoyable one, including:

• Triathlon 101: Race distances, rules and more
• Setting the right goals for yourself
• Knowing what equipment you need (and don't need)
• What to expect in the swim, bike and run
• Basic training: How to prepare for your first race
• Common "rookie" mistakes and how to avoid them

All participants in this 90 minute workshop will receive a $20 coupon good towards participation in the Whale City Triathlon in New Bedford, MA on July 24, 2010. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

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CHI RUNNING CLINICS: ChiRunning combines the inner focus and flow of Tai Chi with the power and energy of running to create a revolutionary running form and philosphy that takes the pounding, pain and potential damage out of the sport of running. ChiRunning Level 1 and Level 2 clinics will be offered at Multisport World 2010. Each clinic is 2 hours and will be held outside.

ChiRunning Level 1 Clinic: The Level 1 clinic will include (1) an introduction to ChiRunning and it's benefits to triathletes; (2) how ChiRunning can help prevent injury and promote energy efficiency; (3) how to cooperate with the force of gravity and the force of the road when running; and (4) proper ChiRunning form. This clinic will take place outdoors. Link to registration coming soon. CLICK HERE for more info and to register.

ChiRunning Level 2 Clinic: The Level 2 clinic is designed to help individuals familiar with the basics of ChiRunning take ChiRunning to another level. This clinic will provide (1) a review of proper ChiRunning posture; (2) how to cooperate with the force of gravity and the force of the road when running; and (3) how to run more efficiently and faster with pelvic rotation and use of your oblique muscle. This clinic will also covber hill running and offer video analysis before and after the clinic. The ChiRunning Level 2 clinic will also take place outdoors. Link to registration coming soon. CLICK HERE for more info and to register.

 

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STRENGTH TRAINING FOR THE MULTISPORT ATHLETE: Coach Ali Winslow of Boston Performance Coaching and Coach Victor A. Brown, Associate Strength and Conditioning Coach at Boston University will lead a hands-on 2-hour workshop designed to help the multisport athlete integrate an effective strength conditioning program into their training.

The workshop will show you how to realize the benefits of effective strength training including how it can boost lactate threshold, improve economy of movement, assist in delaying fatigue and more. All clinic paarticipants will receive a bio foam roller, mini exercise band and DVD with the training exercises covered during the workshop. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.

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TRAINING TO RUN YOUR BEST IRONMAN MARATHON

In this 60 minute workshop at 10:00AM, 11x Ironman winner Lisa Bentley (at left) will share her tips for preparing to run and race a marathon in an Ironman. After 33 Ironman events and 3 sub-3 hour marathons (2:58, 2:59 and 2:59), Lisa has figured out how to balance training with injury prevention and how to perfect your nutrition to set up your best Ironman marathon. Of value to triathletes looking to compete their first Ironman or PR in their next one, attendees will learn how base training, strides, hill training, tempo, intervals, long run -- all in combination with a sound nutrition plan and an "I Believe in Myself" attitude -- will get you to the finish line.

CLICK HERE for more details and link to register. Note that seating is limited to 30.

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FUEL UP! DESIGNING AN OPTIMAL NUTRITION PLAN

Led by Jeff Godin, PhD, CSCS and owner of Blackstone Valley Human Performance, this workshop will help you design an optimal nutrition plan that will maximize recovery, improve performance during training or racing, and minimize the deleterious effects of glycogen depletion. Covering nutrition planning from training through racing and recovery, attendees will learn how to:

• Develop a personal nutrition plan for optimal training
• Plan nutrient intake during a taper including the pre-race meal
• Develop a race day nutrition plan covering fluid, carbohydrate, and sodium intake
• Plan optimal post exercise nutrition strategies to maximize recovery.

This workshop is appropriate for all abilities and distances and will be at 11AM. CLICK HERE for more info and to register.

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IMPROVING TRIATHLON SPEED: SPORT SPECIFIC MECHANICS Presented by elite/pro level triathlon coach Jesse Kropelnicki, founder of QT2 Systems, this 90 minute workshop will review the benefits of better sport mechanics for swimming, cycling and running. This review will be specific to triathlon, and will include interactive analysis of previous videos captured by Coach Jesse. The workshop will be a combination of presentation and real world examples via video and by attending you will learn:

• How the implementation of proper sport mechanics which will lead to improved speed and fewer injuries in all three sports. This is free speed, so don’t pass it up!
• A real world understanding of why certain postures or positions are advantageous. Stop guessing at why you should have a “high elbow” on the swim, or a “high cadence” running.
• How improved cycling mechanics/position will lead to more comfort, better aerodynamics and faster times on the bike and how these positions should be balanced with your ability to run well off the bike.
• The importance/relevance of video analysis in the sport of triathlon and why this is the absolute best way to assess sport mechanics. Walk away with a better understanding of body mechanics with Jesse’s video examples.
  

This 90 minute workshop will begin at 2:30PM. CLICK HERE for more info and to register now.

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