One World Triathlon Cincinnati | June 28-29, 2008

New to triathlon? Interested in some guidance to take your racing to the next level?

The One World Triathlon has established the One World Tri Mentor Program to help all levels of athletes train and prepare for the One World Triathlon Cincinnati on June 29 in downtown Cincinnati. From free plans to highly individualized coaching, the One World Triathlon will take you to your potential.

The One World Tri Mentor Program offers three levels of training with One World Triathlon's USAT certified coach, Kathy Cunningham of Athlete-Inside.

LEVEL 1 - FREE BASIC TRAINING PLAN STARTING APRIL 1*

LEVEL 2 - TRIATHLON SPECIFIC TRAINING CLINICS FOR $25

LEVEL 3 - INDIVIDUALIZED TRAINING PLANS WITH COACH CUNNINGHAM

*If you miss the April 1 start, no worries. Jump in anytime.

For more information, or to sign up for the training plan, email Coach Cunningham at Kathy@athlete-inside.com.

Please include:

Training plan level of interest
Race distance
Contact information
Previous triathlon or endurance sports experience

TRAINING PLANS

Level 1 - Basic training plans for sprint and Olympic distance

These plans are being offered free of charge!
Recommended workouts will be sent to you each week via email.
The Level 1 plans are primarily time/distance based, but will include tips each week for getting the most out of your workouts.
Each plan will include "A" and "B" workouts. The "A" workouts will be oriented toward new endurance athletes or those with very limited training time. The "B" workouts will include a bit more volume, and will be a good match for athletes with 1-2 years experience in endurance sports.
Also in Level 1, a free race-course preview and orientation, held on-site, 10 days (Thursday, June 19) before the race!

Level 2 - Triathlon-specific training clinics; in-person, outdoors; four sessions offered

The sessions can be purchased for $25 each, or $80 for the entire package
Focus of each session will be:
- Session 1: Running clinic (weekend of April 12)
  - Running technique and drills to improve your running
  - Pacing tips and guidelines
  - Nutrition information
- Session 2: Cycling clinic (weekend of April 26)
  - Equipment selection
  - Safety - pre-ride checks and group cycling skills
  - Intro to transition skills
  - Bike mount-dismount skills
- Session 3: Open-water swimming (weekend of May 17)
  - Acclimation and key tips for first-timers
  - Sighting and pacing
  - Entry and exit skills
  - Organization of your transition area
- Session 4: Bringing it all together! (weekend of June 14)
  - Swim starts and more open-water swimming practice
  - Swim to bike transition practice
  - Bike to run transition practice
  - Answer pre-race questions
Handouts and tip sheets provided for each session
Exact times and locations to be determined

Level 3 - Individualized training plans, and ongoing interaction with your coach

For those athletes seeking more-individualized training plans and ongoing coach interaction, you may want to consider one of the training packages that I offer through my coaching business, "Athlete Inside".
Choose from a variety of packages and service levels.
20% discount on plans for registered race participants.
More information will be posted soon on www.athlete-inside.com