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OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there
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 2012-03-30 10:41 AM |
Expert  932    Chandler, AZ |  Subject: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be thereI know this was brought up in the "OWS" thread, but for those who didn't see it I thought I'd give it its own thread...Who's gonna be there?? Always love meeting other BT'ers. Look for me; I'm the brown dude with the receding hairline.
Saturday. 2:00pm until 3:30pm. Saguaro Lake, Butcher Jones Cove Come put theory into practice in a friendly environment! This is prior to the first OWS and Splash n Dash. Learn new techniques or just come wash the winter rust off before the first open water events of the year. Saguaro should be nice quality this early in the season (though maaaybe a bit chilly) so we recommend wetsuits. This will be a clinic format with discussion, demonstration, and practice of the following: The parts of your technique that are most important in open water Sighting Drafting Race Strategy We'll meet on the beach at Butcher Jones Cove at Saguaro Lake at 2:00pm. Remember you need to buy a Tonto Pass for $6 before entering the park. Also, we recommend wearing a triracer if you have one and bringing your running shoes so you can take a little warm-up jog prior and hit the water loose and toasty. |
| 2012-03-30 11:54 AM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there I am going to be out there earlier in the morning. Otherwise, this would be very tempting! Edited by Mikeylee 2012-03-30 11:54 AM |
| 2012-03-30 12:23 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Expert 932 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there I'm gonna be up there with a friend at about 9am...We're going to take our bikes back down to Fountain Hills and ride the hilly roads there for a while and then head back to the lake (about 50 mile round trip), enjoy our packed lunch on the lake and then attend the clinic. Maybe we'll end up running into each other... |
| 2012-03-30 12:59 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there We may see each other a couple of times! I am meeting Phx Tri club @ 7:30 for OWS followed by a 5 mile run. Interestingly, after a little nutrition break (late breakfast), my wife and I are driving to Fountain Hills to ride bikes a hilly 25-30 miles. |
| 2012-03-30 2:31 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 263 Goodyear | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there I will see you all out there on the road. Susan and I will be doing 60 miles than I will be heading to the lake after. |
| 2012-03-30 4:44 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Member 251 Phoenix AZ | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there my wife and i will be there. i'll be the devilishly-handsome tall fellow with the furry back and chest ; - ) |
| 2012-03-30 7:59 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 311 Irvine, California | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there I'm going on Sunday to try out wetsuits and hopefully buy one, and if I do, I'll for sure be there for the next OWS! |
| 2012-03-30 10:59 PM in reply to: #4121281 |
Member 1487 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there SunshineEstrella - 2012-03-30 2:31 PM I will see you all out there on the road. Susan and I will be doing 60 miles than I will be heading to the lake after. Wish I could come but after the ride I have my kids 2 soccer games to attend. Darn kids! Have fun! Looking forward to the ride Tracy! |
| 2012-04-01 11:49 AM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there How did the rides and swim clinic go? The water was mildly cool but nice yesterday morning. |
| 2012-04-01 12:47 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Expert 932 Chandler, AZ | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there The ride was awesome and the swim was fun...It was good for me, but I bet it would have been even better for some of the less experienced OWS'ers. They split us up into two groups and basically the more experienced group spent a majority of the time practicing passing and swimming all over each other...Definitely the most contact I've had in the water and I have a lot more confidence getting into the mix for my next race. Great group of people as well...
Even had a little run in with a bunch of leech-like parasites that attached themselves to our feet during one of the breaks...yeah, that was interesting. |
| 2012-04-01 5:26 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there Very nice...except for the parasites. I had an allergic reaction to some of the pollen. Cut my swim short due to wheezing, but still fantastic. I am taking mends before the Red Rock clinic out there next week. Anyone going to that? |
| 2012-04-01 6:53 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 263 Goodyear | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there Had an awesome 60 mile ride around Scottsdale, Fountain Hill's and Beeline. Thank you Susan! Went to the lake to do my OWS and it was so nice getting into the water. My wetsuit ripped in the back. Kind of gave me a drag workout but got the job done. Started the swim before the clinic. Stayed for the speech. It was helpful! Yes, the tiny little leeches. If you stand around in the mud they will attach onto you (feet). I use some menthol ointment to keep them off me. Dr. Hoy's stuff. Went to TripleSport to buy the rubber cement and patch. Dan Quick was awesome help. Nice seeing friends out there! Edited by SunshineEstrella 2012-04-01 6:56 PM |
| 2012-04-01 9:38 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
| Member 1487 Scottsdale, AZ | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there Tracy - you did AWESOME on the ride!! The Beeline is no longer a mystery :-)! I was planning on attending the RedRock OWS...but now hearing about the leeches - ewwww. Maybe I will just wait for the Splash N Dash. One of the good things about TTL...not much can live in there ;-)! |
| 2012-04-01 10:24 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Veteran 267 Avondale | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there My wife waited on the shore while the rest of us were swimming, and she was leech free. Believe me, I would have known if they got close.  maybe they were still sleeping or chilly in the a.m. |
| 2012-04-02 1:29 AM in reply to: #4120697 |
Expert 937 | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there ONEmultisport and Red Rock Co are having a OWS clinic near the end of April (April 21st). It's free you just have to register for it. Always a good time and another reason to get out and do some open water group swimming. You can register HERE.
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| 2012-04-02 3:28 PM in reply to: #4120697 |
Member 47 Phoenix | Subject: RE: OWS clinic...which BT'ers will be there what about this OWS clinic? I just registered
Overview
FREE SWIM CLINIC AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A FREE AQUA SPHERE WETSUIT! Details below.
Iron Gear Sports and Durapulse Performance Company
When: April 7th at 8:00 am Where: Saquaro Lake, Butcher Jones Who: Open to everyone **In order to participate, you must be registered for Marquee Triathlon or Iron Gear Sports Rio Salado Triathlon** Iron Gear Sports and Durapulse Performace will be hosting an Open Water Swim prior to the Marquee and Rio Salado Triathlons. New or beginner athletes will benefit from a day of fun and knowledge shared with experienced athletes from Iron Gear Sports and Durapulse Performance Center. Coach Nick Goodman of Durapulse will work with athletes on everything from getting comfortable in open water to sighting landmarks and the best strategies to employ when swimming open water.
This event is NOT limited to new or beginner athletes. Experienced athletes are invited to join us as well and enjoy a morning swim with good friends old and new in the cool waters of Saguaro Lake.
A wetsuit is strongly recommended for this open water swim clinic. Wetsuits not only keep you warm, they also make you more boyant and faster in the water. If you do not already own a wetsuit, Iron Gear Sports and Aqua Sphere will have their complete lines of rental wesuits available for athletes to borrow during the clinic - there will be no fee for use of a demo wetsuit during the event.
Want to walk away from the swim clinic with a FREE BRAND NEW AQUA SPHERE WETSUIT? All you have to do is register! On April 6 one of the 100 athletes registered for the event will be announced as the winner of a brand new Aqua Sphere wetsuit.
Register today for your chance to win. Winner must redeem their wetsuit at the Open Water Swim Clinic on Saturday. There will NOT be an organized/supported ride or run after the Open Water Swim event. There will likely be several large groups departing from the lake after the swim to get in one last ride and/or run before heading home for the day. Please feel free to use our Facebook wall to organize a group ride or run after the free open water event.
Don't forget to pickup a Tonto parking pass before you get out to the lake. A Tonto Pass can be acquired online or at a Gas station near the lake (E.g. Circle K in Cave Creek, Chevron on Carefree Highway and the Forest Service Office on Bartlett Lake Road)** |
If you would like to purcahse a brand new Aqua Sphere wetsuit they will be on sale for |
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