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Upcoming Seminars & Special Events

Beginning Open Water Swim Clinic

Description

This clinic will help beginner and intermediate swimmers to improve their triathlon open water swimming to prepare for the Danskin, Pleasant Prairie or other triathlon events.

Topics

Topics include open water swim equipment, beach swim starts, sight breathing to stay on course, and a description of the Danskin and Pleasant Prairie triathlon swim courses, and transition area set-up.

Clinic Format

You will practice your open water swimming in Lake Andrea individually then in a simulated triathlon group start. You will also learn treading water and other contingency strategies to use to help you complete the triathlon swim safely and confidently. Wetsuits are optional but encouraged.

Location, Date & Time

Sunday, June 8, 9:00-10:30am
Lake Andrea, Pleasant Prairie, WI. Map (see Parks location 17)

Presented by

Lauren Jensen, physical therapist and professional triathlete. Lauren has won over 50 triathlons including Danskin & Pleasant Prairie Triathlons
Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and triathlete since 1987

Registration

Registration opens April 13 (RecPlex members) and April 15 (non-members) at www.recplexonline.com.
Note: this clinic is free for those enrolled in the RecPlex's Danskin Triathlon Training programs.

Intermediate/Advanced Open Water Swim Clinic

Description

This clinic will help intermediate and advanced swimmers to improve their triathlon open water swimming to prepare for the Danskin, Pleasant Prairie or other triathlon events.

Topics

In addition to the topics covered in the Beginner swim clinic (see above), you will practice drafting, pacing and other more advanced open water swim techniques. You will practice your open water swimming in Lake Andrea. Wetsuits are optional but encouraged.

Date & Time

Sunday, June 8, 7:00-8:30am

Presented by

Lauren Jensen, physical therapist and professional triathlete. Lauren has won over 50 triathlons including Danskin & Pleasant Prairie Triathlons
Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach and triathlete since 1987

Registration

Registration opens April 13 (RecPlex members) and April 15 (non-members) at www.recplexonline.com.
Note: this clinic is free for those enrolled in the RecPlex's Danskin Triathlon Training programs.

Swim Performance Clinic

Description

The swim performance clinic is an two hour workout to prepare you to move from the pool to open water in preparation for the summer triathlon season. The clinic is limited to 16 athletes, allowing for a maximum of two swimmers per lane.

Format

After initial warm-up and discussions, the participants will split into two groups. Those who wish to work on endurance will have their choice of several endurance workouts to do. Those wishing to work on technique will practice in small groups and one-on-one with Coach Ken.

Location, Date & Time

Saturday, May 31, 2008, 11:00am - 1:00pm
UW-Parkside Sports and Activity Center
900 Wood Road, Kenosha
Campus Location | Campus Map (pdf)

Presented by

Coach Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

Price

$33.00

Registration

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Triathlon Open Water Swim Clinic @ Libertyville

Description

Designed for beginning and intermediate triathletes, this clinic will help you improve your triathlon open water swimming in preparation for summer races.

Topics

Open Water Swimming versus Pool swim, Beach swim starts, Swimming in a Crowd, Swimming Straight, Sighting to stay on course, Sighting Alternatives, Bilateral Breathing, Where to Start, Wet Suits, Exiting the Water, and Transition 1 Set-up.

Location, Date & Time

Wednesday, June 25, 2:00-5:45pm
Swim Beach at Independence Grove, Libertyville, IL
The entrance to Independence Grove is located on Buckley Road (Route 137) just east of Milwaukee Avenue (Route 21). [map & directions]

Presented by

Coach Ken Johnson, USA Triathlon Certified Coach

Price

$40.00

Registration

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