Mark your calendars now!  Come learn about our new training options and you’ll learn about:

The benefits of group triathlon training

-Training program and description, time commitment and preparations

Coaches Janice (left) and Lynne

-Triathlon fears (real and imagined)

-A brief video highlighting past programs (very inspiring!)

-Q&A to put your mind at ease

No pressure.  Just come, meet us and learn something about yourself and triathlons!

2012 Schedule

Thursday, February 23
7:00-8:00 p.m.
Information Session at REI
71 Raymond Road
West Hartford, CT

Wednesday, February 29
5:00-8:00 p.m.
Newington Bike Tri Night
1030 Main Street
Newington, CT
860-667-0587

Sunday, March 4
12:30-2:00 p.m.
Hartford Marathon Foundation Open House
Hosted by the Mandell JCC
335 Bloomfield Avenue
West Hartford, CT

Thursday, March 29
7:00-8:00 p.m
Information Session at Fleet Feet
1003 Farmington Avenue
West Hartford, CT
860-233-8077

5 Reasons to Train With Team Training New England
Program FAQs
Program Registration Information

Saint Joseph College (women-only): Sunday, February 12, 2012
Event flyer: 2012 SJC Women’s Indoor Triathlon Flyer
Registration form: 2012 SJC Entry Form

Mandell JCC (women-only): Sunday, April 1, 2012
Event flyer: 2012 Mandell JCC Women’s Indoor Triathlon Flyer
Registration now open.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about TTNE’s Indoor Triathlon Events.
We hope we answer many of your questions and concerns below.

Why is there a lottery for the Saint Joseph College (SJC) Indoor Triathlon this year?
For the past five years, this event has sold out within days.  The advantage has always gone to those who are able to hand deliver their registration to the O’Connel Center at Saint Joseph College.  We have thought long and hard about a system that will level the playing field and allow those women from farther away to participate in this exciting and popular event.

How does the lottery work for the Saint Joseph College Indoor Triathlon event?
The registration form will be available for download on January 3, 2012 (see above). At this time, you can fill out the registration form, include payment and mail or hand-deliver to the O’Connell Center on the SJC campus in West Hartford.  All registration forms MUST be submitted in a sealed envelope. If you are hand delivering, please put SJC Indoor Triathlon on the front of the sealed envelope).  All forms must be postmarked by January 21. Lottery results will be emailed and posted here on January 25. The wave schedule and list will be announced (via email) on January 31. Your cash or checks will not be deposited unless you have been chosen.

Can we still pick a person or group to be in the same wave?
Yes. You can choose up to 5 women with whom you would like to share a wave.  This year, we are limiting the group to 6 women (including you!).  Your registration forms MUST be submitted together IN the same envelope. There are NO EXCEPTIONS!

Will there be a waiting list?
Yes. We will pick the waiting list at the same time as the first 96 lottery winners are chosen.  You can email dfiske@sjc.edu to find out what place you are on the waiting list.  If you are #1-12, you have a good chance of being in the event.

What is the order of the triathlon?
Swim, Bike, Run

Read below to learn more about each leg of the triathlon.

Swim:
You will wear a swim suit or a tri-suit.  Approximately 18 lengths equals ¼ mile.  When you get out of the pool, you will NOT remove your swim suit.  You will dry off with a towel and put on a shirt, shorts, socks and sneakers and head to the biking section.

Some women swim with a workout bra under their swim suit or put it on over the swim suit after the swim, if necessary.  Some swim suits have a built in bras that work just as well. You can choose to wear biking shorts and then run in them as well.  We recommend only changing into shorts one time.  So decide which shorts (running, biking or a compression type short) you want to wear and stick with it.

Bike:
All of the bikes will have cages for sneakers as well as clips (for spd cycling shoes).  You do NOT need to bring a helmet or biking gloves.

Run:
Saint Joseph College: The run will take place on an indoor running track.  It is 14 laps to a mile.  You should be able to go right to the run from the bike, unless you need to change from your bike shoes to your running shoes.
Mandell JCC: The run will be outside. It is a well-marked 2 laps.  Two laps is 3 miles.  You will be timed. Depending on the weather, you might want to add another layer for warmth.
Farmington Valley and Indian Valley Family YMCA: The run will be 20 minutes on a treadmill.  The distance you run in the allotted time will be recorded.

Transition:
Each athlete will have a transition area to put all of your gear. Your area will be clearly marked with your individual race # (but it may be small).  You will keep all of your gear at this area.  Please do not leave anything in the locker room. We do not time you during the transition.  For the safety of the participants, we don’t want anyone rushing around on wet, slick floors.  However, we will encourage you to hurry up to the next event, safely, of course.

All areas will be clearly marked.

How Distances Are Tracked:
Swim: Volunteers will be tracking the number of swim lengths you swim in the allotted time. One end of the pool to the end is considered one length.  If you are in the middle of the pool when the time is up, we will give you that extra bit and count a full length for you.  We’re nice like that.
Bike: In some cases, the indoor bikes will have odometers.  A volunteer will track the distance you rode. If there are no odometers, we encourage you to follow the leaders guided ride and enjoy yourself.
Run: If you are running on a track, volunteers will count your laps.  If you’re running on a treadmill, a volunteer will track your distance run during the allotted time. If you are running a specific distance outside, you will be timed.

How is the winner determined?
While we really believe that this type of event should be considered a great “workout,” we know that many of the participants do want to know how they did in comparison to others.  As athletes, we can relate to that.

Not every indoor triathlon scores the same way.  Here is how any event run in collaboration with Team Training New England is calculated.
We determine which athlete swam the most lengths, biked the longest distance and ran the farthest (if on a treadmill or track) or ran the fastest time if the run distance is constant.  That person (or persons) will get 100 points.  The other participants will receive a % of 100 points.

For example, if a person swims 50 lengths in 20 minutes, he/she will get 100 points. If another person swims 40 laps, he/she will get 80 points.
The same calculation is done for the bike and run leg as well.

At the end, we add up the points each person receives for the swim, bike and run.  The total # of points a person could get is 300.  The person with the highest points is considered the “winner.”  When we post the results on our website, we only post race #s, no names.  All results are anonymous.

What do I bring for each leg?
Swim:
Swim suit. Goggles. Swim cap. Towel. Flip flops to wear on the pool deck.  You will be able to leave them by the side of the pool and grab them after your swim.
Bike: Biking shoes/running shoes. Shorts. Shirt
Run: Running bra (women only). Shorts. Shirt

Other stuff: Bring water bottle. Change of dry clothes. Towel for showering.  If you aren’t sure about something, bring it.

To save time, arrive at the facility with your swim suit on underneath your clothes or sweats. If you’re going to shower at the facility after your triathlon, don’t forget underwear (don’t laugh, it happens a lot).

2011 Indoor Triathlon Results:
September 25
2011 Fall Mandell JCC Indoor Triathlon Results
April 11
2011 Mandell JCC Indoor Triathlon Results
March 20
2011 Indian Valley Family YMCA Indoor Triathlon Results
March 6
2011 Farmington Valley YMCA Indoor Triathlon Results
February 13
2011 Saint Joseph College Indoor Triathlon Results

2010 Indoor Triathlon Results:
2010 Mandell JCC Indoor Triathlon Results
2010 Saint Joseph College Indoor Triathlon Results

Got workout gear you don’t wear, care for or want anymore.  Then join us at our 2nd annual gear swap!  You can turn those running tights that don’t fit into an almost-new pair of running sunglasses, a bike pump or a yoga mat. This event can help turn your spring cleaning into spring training!

Monday, April 2, 2012      6:00-7:00 Drop Off Items        7:00pm Swap Begins     Mandell Jewish Community Center
335 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford

Here is how the swap will work:

We will be accepting gear from 6-7 p.m.  Gently used and laundered adult workout clothes (no kids clothes please), bike pumps, watches, tennis raquets, swim fins, yoga mats are just a few of the items you can bring to this green-minded event.  For each piece of gear you donate, you will get a ticket – up to a maximum of 5 tickets (you can bring more than 5 items – but will only get 5 tickets).

You are also welcome to bring bikes (kids and adult), golf clubs, skis and other high-end items to sell during the Swap.   A small percentage of this sale will be given to the Mandell JCC Scholarship Fund.

From 7-9 p.m., we will call out ticket numbers in random order.  When your number is called, you can pick out the item you want.

Whatever is left over at the end of the night will be donated to IRIS, Integrated Refugee and Immigrant Services and Hartford’s Capitol Prep High School’s Track Team.

Registration:
Stay tuned for registration link and information.
Donation of $5, payable at the door, with advanced online registration.
No advanced registration, $10 donation, payable at the door.

All proceeds will go to the Mandell JCC Scholarship Fund which provides support for childcare and pre-school education programs, senior adult groups and individuals with special needs.

All items should be in good condition and laundered (if appropriate).
Bring any instruction manuals or useful documentation.

Event Organizers:

FAQs:
What if I don’t have anything swap?
That’s okay.  This is the perfect place to find a great deal.  If you don’t have anything to swap you  can purchase extra tickets at the event for $2.00.  This is in addition to your entry registration.  Remember, it’s all going to a good cause.

What if you have a higher end item you are not sure you want to swap like a road bike, golf clubs or new pair of skis?
There will be an area where registrants can display their items and hopefully find an interested buyer (these sales are between the two parties and do not involve the swap organizers). A small percentage of this sale will go to the Mandell JCC Scholarship Fund.

Why is there a limit of 5 items to swap?
Due to the time limit and projected number of attendees, 5 items is the limit.  You may bring up to 10 items in order add to the variety of items available.

What will happen to any items that are not selected?
Any items that do not find a home at the end of the evening will be donated to local charities.
IRIS (Integrated Refugee & Immigrant Service) and Hartford’s Capitol Prep High School Track Team.

Do you have more questions?  Please post them here or email us and we’ll respond to you directly and post it here for others to see.

We are thrilled to announce our collaboration with the Town of West Hartford and the Town of Coventry on the following programming:

TOWN OF WEST HARTFORD
August 13-18, 2012
During the week of August 13-17, 2012 (Monday-Friday), campers will work on the skills necessary to do a triathlon, how to train for a race, and good eating and fitness habits.

If your child is between the ages of 6 through 13, they are eligible to participate. All campers will meet Monday-Friday from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at Eisenhower Park in West Hartford.

Triathlon Camp & Race
Ages 6-13
Program #TBD
Dates: Monday-Friday,  August 13-18, 2012
Race Saturday, August 18, 2012
Times: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.
Camp Fee, with race entry: $135 WH Resident / $145 Non-resident

Triathlon Kids Race
Ages 6-13
Program #TBD
Dates: August 18, 2012
Times: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Race entry: $10 WH Resident / $15 Non-resident
Race Day Registrations: $15 WH Resident / $20 Non-resident

Triathlon Family Relay Race
Families will have the opportunity to participate in this mini-triathlon as a relay. The distances will be a 100 yard swim, 4 mile bike and 1 mile run. Here are the rules:

• At least one adult (age 14 and over) and one child (under the age of 14) must be on the relay team.
• Each member of the adult/child team must complete one part of the triathlon
• Each team can have up to three people (2 adults/1 child or 1 adult/2 children)
• Event will take place after the last wave from the Kids Triathlon
• A child can participate in both the Kids Triathlon and the Family Triathlon

Ages 6-Adult
Program #TBD
Date: Saturday, August 18, 2012
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Fee: $15 / $20 non-resident (It is just one fee per relay team)
Race Day Registrations: $20 WH Resident / $25 Non-resident

A proud finisher.

The camp will be held at Eisenhower Park and led by USA Triathlon certified coaches. Children must be able to swim one lap of a pool (25 yards) and have a bicycle (no training wheels) and helmet.

The distances for the kids triathlon are as follows:
Ages 6-7:  Swim 25 yards (1 pool length), Bike 1 mile, Run 1/4 mile.
Ages 8-9: Swim 50 yards (2 pool lengths), Bike 2 miles, Run 1/2 mile.
Ages 10-12: Swim 100 yards (4 pool lengths), Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile.
Family Relay: Swim 100 yards (4 pool lengths), Bike 4 miles, Run 1 mile.

Please go to: www.west-hartford.com/leisureservices to sign up. Registration should be open in early February 2012.

As of August 17, 2011, the 2nd annual Kids Triathlon at Coventry has been cancelled due to low enrollment and decidedly poor timing with family vacations and back to school preparation.

In collaboration with the Coventry Parks and Recreation Department, it has been decided to offer the event next year as part of the 2012 Coventry 300th Anniversary festivities.  How better to celebrate the Town of Coventry’s tricentennial with a kids triathlon.  Exact date and details will be available at ttne.us in early 2012.

TOWN OF COVENTRY
Help us celebrate the Town of Coventry’s Tricentennial with this TRI for the TRI!

Triathlon Family Relay Race
Ages 6-Adult
Families will have the opportunity to participate in this mini-triathlon as a relay. The distances will be a 100 yard swim*, 4 mile bike and 1 mile run. Here are the rules:

• At least one adult (age 14 and over) and one child (under the age of 14) must be on the relay team.
• Each member of the adult/child team must complete one part of the triathlon
• Each team can have up to three people (2 adults/1 child or 1 adult/2 children)

Saturday, September 8, 2012
Patriots Park Beach (124 Lake Street in Coventry, CT)
Time: Registration begins at 8:00 a.m. Event begins at 9:00 a.m.
Registration information coming soon!
Non-residents welcome!
Ages 6-14

*The swim will take place in a lake in the roped off area at Patriots Park Beach.  Every effort will be made to adhere to the distances above as closely as possible.

Coaches Bios:
Lynne Tapper and Janice Cohen are co-founders and co-owners of Team Training New England (TTNE) .  Since 2005, Team Training New England (TTNE) has been preparing and empowering women –  from the novice to the more experienced athlete –to compete in sprint and olympic distance triathlons and other challenging events.

Renee Kleinman has been coaching and inspiring women, men and children all over the Central Connecticut community through her triathlon and running coaching programs with Team Training New England, the Mandell Jewish Community Center and Fleet Feet Hartford.

Do you find that sometimes your life gets so busy with work, making school lunches, carpooling, grocery shopping, family events and obligations that sometimes you forget to BREATHE?

Bring your friends and meet some new ones, as you pick your own activities from the many listed below to just hanging out and reading a good book in the magical setting of Camp Robin Hood.  We’ll explore ways in which you can find time for yourself in your everyday existence, while also giving you the much-needed break you deserve.

WHAT:   breathe – a Women’s Health Retreat for Body, Mind and Spirit

DATES:  Thursday, September 13, 2012 to Sunday, September 16, 20112

ACTIVITIES: Running, Biking, Swimming, Spinning, Core Conditioning, Hike, Kayaking, Water Skiing, Sailing, Yoga, Wine Tasting, Relaxing, Reading…BREATHING

Schedule will be to everyone’s own choosing, everything is optional!

Food will be prepared by chefs inspired by the Esalen Institute.  Vegetarian and vegan options will be plentiful.

Professional masseuses will be on-hand (no pun intended) for an additional cost.

ACCOMMODATIONS: Lodging is provided at camp for those who enjoy a more rustic experience.  Participants wanting a little more luxury can take advantage local accommodations (coming soon).

RETREAT COST: $650.00

REGISTER: Please visit our website for complete information and registration information.