Thursday, March 27, 2008

2008 SEASON!!!!

Well, the season is kicking off. For info on upcoming races all over the country visit: www.trifind.net and select a state.

The Playtri Festival is in two weeks- April 12&13- in Las Colinas, Irving TX. There's everything from 750m/1mile swim, 5k/10k runs, duathlon, sprint, and Olympic, to a Half Ironman. Sign up now on www.active.com or go to www.playtri.com and click on Races.

Remember, for info on group workouts, coaching, and how to join the SMU Club, please email Tatiana Vertiz at tvertiz@smu.edu or Anne Weil at weil@smu.edu

Saturday, March 15, 2008

Back from Spring Break

Track Thrusday March 20 6pm SMU
Group Run/Bike TP Hill White Rock Lake Saturday March 22 (times will be posted later)

5km race through Uptown Dallas Saturday March 22 (info: www.uptownrun.org)

Wednesday, March 5, 2008

Two Triathlons Next Two Weekends

The Athens Triathlon is coming up this Sat. March 8- 300m pool swim, 13.8mi bike, 5km run
sign up and learn more here: http://www.ironheadrp.com/athens/index.html

St. Patrick's Day Triathlon Sat. March 15- 300m pool swim, 12mi bike, 5km run
sign up and learn more here: www.stpatrickstriathlon.com

These are both great races for first-timers!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008

This week workouts

Track, as always, Thursday at 6pm SMU.
Saturday, March 1st- 1hr ride meet at TP Hill White Rock Lake 1:00pm

Wednesday, February 20, 2008

Check It Out!

Listen to the latest interviews on Competitor Radio (www.competitorradio.com) Bob Babbit and Paul Huddle chat with Dan Brown (elite runner with some mind-boggling PRs for the 10k and 5k distances) about the upcoming Beijing Olympics and a bit on his running background and training. Also hear from broadcast legend Jim Lampley as he comments on the incredible crawl by Julie Moss in 1982 Ironman Hawaii and what that did to the televising of sports. Finally, learn about Ultraman and Navy Seal David Goggins- a 200+ lbs guy who's making a mark in the endurance world.

Or, search through the archive and find dozens of other great interviews!

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

How to Sign up for Playtri Club (for group workouts, coaching, and clinics)

Go to www.playtri.com/club.php
Click on the active.com link that will send you to the online registration.
Under coupon codes use "SMU6mos" for a 6 month membership of $150 OR use "SMU1yr" for a 12 month membership for $300.

Monday, February 11, 2008

February 16th Group Workouts

Saturday: 9am TP hill at White Rock Lake- 1hr training pace bike followed by a 1hr "transition" or "brick" run as 15min warm up 30min tempo 15min cool down.