Expo: 10AM-5PM Seminars: 10AM-5PM Clinics: 8AM-4PM Admission to expo and seminars is free; registration and fee required for participation in clinics
Clinics and workshops designed to help you improve your technique and perfomance this season
Training clinics and workshops offered at the 2010 Multisport World Conference and Expo are described below. All clinics and workshops will be held at the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep (ChiRunning clinics will be outside). Registration and a participation fee is required. Space is limited and all clinics and workshops are expected to sell out so REGISTER EARLY. Your options include:
- Total Immersion Efficiency-Tuner Swim Clinic (8AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM)
- Total Immersion Speed-Tuner Clinic (8AM, 10AM, 11AM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM)
- ChiRunning Level I Clinic (8AM, 10AM, 2PM)
- ChiRunning Level II Clinic (12PM)
- The Beginner Triathlete: What Every Woman Needs to Know (8:00AM)
- Ironman Training Tips and Techniques from a Sub-9 Hour Triathlete (10:00AM)
- 100% Performance: Integrating Physical and Mental Conditioning for Peak Performance (11:30AM)
- Core Conditioning for the Endurance Athlete (2:00PM)
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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 be a better swimmer. 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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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.
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 ChiRunnng 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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THE FIRST TIME TRIATHLETE: WHAT WOMEN NEED TO KNOW: Just for women, this workshop is focused on the beginner female triathlete. The workshop will cover race goals, workouts, equipment, clothing, nutrition and more all from the perspective of a woman. Listen and learn through the eyes of Krista Schultz, an elite triathlete and exercise physiologist, who draws on her education and her training, racing and coaching experiences. Attendees will learn how to avoid mistakes that most beginners make and maximize your energy and time in order to have fun and achiece your triathlon goals. The workshop agenda covers:
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Goals: Setting short and long term goals
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How to train properly (develop a plan, use heart rate, strength train, etc.)
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Proper clothing and equipment for training and racing
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Nutrition -- eating right to feel good and race fuel
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Woman's specific issues and how to deal with them
All workshop attendees will receive copies of the materials covered in the workshop and a $100 discount on a She Does Tri triathlon camp (www.SheDoestri.com).
This 90 minute workshop workshop will be held in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at 8:00AM. CLICK HERE to register.
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IRONMAN TRAINING TIPS AND TECHNIQUES FROM A SUB-9 HOUR TRIATHLETE: Are you curious about how to train for an Ironman efffectively and efficiently? Have you ever dreamed of qualifying for the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii? Have you ever done an Ironman but felt like you should have been able to go faster?
This workshop is for anyone training for -- or thinking about training for -- an Ironman distance triathlon. Presented by David Glover (USAT certified coach, owner of ENDURANCEWORKS, 26x Ironman finisher, pro triathlete and author of Full Time and Sub-Nine: Fitting Iron Distance Training into Everyday Life), this workshop will help you with tips, techniques and strategies to train your body to go faster in an Ironman. Attendees will learn:
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The top 5 mistakes most athletes make when training for an Ironman
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Key workouts: "must do" vs. "nice to do"
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Guidelines to structure their Ironman training to achieve the best results
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And much more
All attendees will receive copies of the presentation along with a coupon to download a complimentary copy of David Glover's Ironman Training Guide. SPECIAL BONUS: This workshop will conclude with Q&A with 11x Ironman winner and professional triathlete Lisa Bentley.
This 90 minute workshop will be held in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at 8:00AM. CLICK HERE for more information and to register.
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100% PERFORMANCE: INTEGRATING PHYSICAL AND MENTAL CONDITIONING FOR PEAK PERFORMANCE Triathlon is a physically and mentally demanding sport. If you only train your body and not your mind, peak performance on race day will be out of reach. This workshop will guide you through a series of exercises that touch on the key ingredients to becoming a mentally tough competitor. Participants will learn how to effectively integrate these mental skills into their training programs.Strong Body + Strong Mind = Peak Performance.
This workshop will be led by Dr. Donna Marzo, a USA Triathlon certified coach, Sport Psychologist (Certified Consultant, AASP) and owner of MindMuscle: Sports Performance Consulting. Athletes who attend this workshop will learn:
- How to integrate goal-setting into training plans and workouts
- Key ingredients to effective visual imagery and positive self-talk
- Techniques for efficiently managing energy
Athletes who attend this workshop will receive an individualized booklet of mental toughness exercises and 10% off future MindMuscle services or products. This 90 minute workshop will be offered at 11:30AM and held in the Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence. CLICK HERE for more details including the agenda and to register.
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CORE CONDITIONING FOR THE ENDURANCE ATHLETE: Although a "six pack" set of abs may look good, they are no indication of endurance strength or functionality of your core. Two out of three adults will experience lower back problems from natural degenerative changes and 72% of triathletes report back pain. A weak core is an accident waiting to happen.
In this 90 minute workshop led by Paul Frediani, USAT Certified Coach and Author of "TRI POWER, Strength Training for Endurance Athletes", you will learn the basics of the anatomical structure of both the inner and outer core. We will access core strength and learn how to develop a proper core conditioning program consisting of three progressive phases: stabilization, strength and power. Attendees of this workshop will walk away with:
- An understanding of the importance of the core musculature
- Knowledge of the difference between the stabilization system and the movement system of the core.
- A personalized core conditioning program
This workshop will be offered at 2:00PM. CLICK HERE to register.

























