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FREE Training Program for Registered Participants

TrainingBible Coaching, one of our major sponsors, has offered a free 12-week sprint distance triathlon training program for registered partipants of the Batavia Triathlon. Based on concepts developed by Joe Friel, well-known coach and author of the Triathlete's Training Bible, this program is sure to get you to the finish line and achieving your goals. To take advantage of this offer, you will need to first register for the Triathlon. After you have registered, you may email our race director for a link and password to download the training program. It's as easy as that!

2008 Race Clinics

Race clinics are being presented by Carla Hastert and Christine Palmquist.

Triathlon/Duathlon 101
Wednesday, April 16, 2008 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Prairie Path Cycles, 122 W. Wilson Street, Batavia - Phone 630-406-9749
The first clinic will review and give tips on the Batavia Triathlon/Duathlon course. Carla has participated in the race for the last three years and knows the course very well. Clinic will go over training, nutrition and clothing to start your year off successfully. This clinic is for all levels of triathletes/duathletes, so bring all questions.
 
Race Day Preparation
Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Location: Prairie Path Cycles, 122 W. Wilson Street, Batavia - Phone 630-406-9749
In the second clinic, the coaches will discuss how to prepare leading up to your first or 100th triathlon/duathlon. The coaches will discuss how plan your week before the race and race day. The topics that will be covered are eating before the race, what to wear on race day, what to pack for race day and nutrition during the race. They will also set up an actual transition area and go over how things should be positioned so you have a smooth efficient transition. This clinic is for all levels of triathletes/duathletes, so bring all questions.

About the Coaches

Coach Carla Hastert is a level 2 USAT coach and a certified personal trainer. Carla is one of the Delnor Masters swim coaches in Geneva Illinois. Posessing a passion for strength training, she works with triathletes of all levels including Ironman distance. Carla has qualified for both short and long distance nationals and holds several age group wins.

Coach Christine Palmquist brings 24 years of competitive endurance experience to build flexible, innovative training plans for her clients. She has numerous top three finishes at regional, national and world class levels in many sports including collegiate rowing, marathon canoeing, cross country skiing, running, road bike racing and triathlon. Besides her experience as a Trainingbible Coach and Midwest Regional Coaching Manager, Chris has eight years experience as a middle school and high school cross country/track coach and teacher. Her degrees include a BA (Psychology) and MBA (Marketing) from Cornell University and an MS (Education) from Northwestern University. She is certified as a Level 2 Expert USA Cycling Coach and Level 1 USAT Triathlon Coach.

Training Videos

Proper Stretching Techniques for Endurance Athletes, by Occusport Physical Therapy
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