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2007-11-09 5:34 PM

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Subject: Triathlon class at rowan college
Just an FYI
Im currently taking the Triathlon class offered at rowan college. The coach/instructer is a 20 year tri vet who has competed at both lake placid IM and kona IM (qualified for both, no lottery). Im a strong cyclist but a poor swimmer/runner. The swimming guidence has been awesome. The others in the class range to beginners to experts. The class is 3 days a week, tues 7pm/thur7pm/and sat 8am. Tues we swim, then ride the spin bikes. Thur we swim and run the track , and sat all 3. It may be a little out of the way for some, but for those new to the sport, its awesome. There are sessions fall and winter. Sept-Dec mades more sense for me, I take a bike trainning class jan-mar. I think the next Tri session starts in jan. (rowan is the old glassboro state college, right off rt 55 at rt 322.)
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2007-11-13 10:12 AM
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Great that they're offering this - out of curiousity, who is teaching the class?
2007-11-15 4:54 PM
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Sorry if the last name is spelled wrong...Nick Pomponio
He completed the philly oly try last year with a severly broken, repaired ankle. (slipped on ice) Dr.'s didnt think he would walk again. Did the run with the injured leg on a makeshift cart (kinda like a razor scooter). Now running 7min mile again . He is hoping to make it to Kona again this year.
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the class is $150 for rowan students, $250 for non-students.
A BARGAIN!!!
2007-11-16 10:52 AM
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Good to hear it's a quality guy....I get nervous when I hear these things :o)

Nick has been there/done that for a long time, hope you get something out of it!

BTW (sorry to pirate the thread) - Where are you located down there? We are in the process of locking in an indoor cycling class from Dec >> March and the location which we had solidified has fallen through. The class is supposed to start the week of 12/11 and I'm trying to get a space. If you or someone you know, knows of a space that we could use (basically just need an open 20'x40' (+/-) room) - please shoot me an e-mail ([email protected]).

I'm also holding these in Red Bank and Wall, but have a # of athletes in Ocean County who are interested, but don't want to make the drive up on a week night (understandably).

Thanks in advance!
2007-12-03 9:48 AM
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I will second this....as Brian said Nick is a quality guy and has been in the sport for over 20 years. I grew up with his daughter and they are very nice people.

Probably worth it for beginners who are in the area...
2007-12-13 6:45 AM
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Subject: RE: Triathlon class at rowan college
Bryan question for you.

Since you have now taken both classes (Rowan and the Peddlers), which one would you recommend if I could only do one? Peddlers is starting up the first week of Jan. and Rowan's new class is starting around Jan 21st.

Just curious of your thoughts on both.




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Dan,
where do you need more work, Swim or Bike?? My swin was very weak. I have been very strong on the bike. If I could have only did one or the other, I would get more out of the tri class.

I learned alot over the last couple months, going to use what I learned in my swim workouts. I have been off the bike since oct (except for the spin classes during the tri class) Wanted to give my "bike" legs a rest. Been working on my swim and run. Come Jan, I will be back on the bike.
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2008-09-04 10:07 AM
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Bumping this thread as Rowan's next class is starting this Saturday.  I will be there this year.
2008-09-04 2:11 PM
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Bry03cobra - 2007-11-09 6:34 PM 

The coach/instructer is a 20 year tri vet who has competed at both lake placid IM and kona IM (qualified for both, no lottery).

 

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LP doesn't require a qualifier, does it?

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2008-09-04 4:54 PM
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Anyone know of classes more up near the Westfield area?

Bryan,

Where and when is the Red Bank Spin? I live in Cranford and would like to see if I have another option other then asbury pk.



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