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Issue: # 1

January 2012         

IN THIS ISSUE
Our Mission
Do You Have To Prove?
Ask the Pro
January Training Program
Tips & Tricks
Enjoy the Ride
Winter Swim Workouts
Freestyling
Flexibility
Building the Engine
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The Newbie Category
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Our Mission 
Welcome to Ironman 70.3 Calgary 2012.Ironman 70.3 Calgary   This is the fourth year for our race and we will continue to strive to improve the event. Our mission is to host the best triathlon you have ever competed in. 
This is the first newsletter for the 2012 event so a little background is probably in order.  You will receive this on-line magazine monthly, it is called the Personal Best e-zine because it will include all the information you require to achieve your personal best on race day. 
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Some Great News for 2012 
New Swim Start Location     
 

We have been working over the fall to improve the race!  First of all we have a new swim start for 2012. Instead of starting at the Ghost Lake Provincial Park, we will start from the boat ramp across the channel at Cottage Club. Why are we doing this?  Because:  

- It is a beautiful location

- The swim start will now face west, so no more sun in your eyes as you search for the first turn buoys!  

- We have a secured and gated community to keep your bikes safe.

- We have a paved surface - so no more gravel in T1!   

 

Ghost Lake

 

We are so excited to have Cottage Club on board - it will make our already awesome swim venue even better!  Thanks Cottage Club! 

Check out the Cottage Club Website!

We will update our swim course map shortly.    

 

More Great News for 2012 
Later Race Start Times  swimmers in Ghost Lake

 

One of the biggest complaints I hear about our race is the early race start time.  The reason we had to do this was because of the long traffic tie ups cause in the first year through Cochrane and elsewhere. Well no longer!  Our awesome race director Cheryl has convinced the Province of Alberta that this is no longer needed given the better traffic management we have been able to show in the last two years.   

 

Race start times for 2012 will be the more common 6:45 am for Pros and 7:00 for the first age-group waves.  Sweet!  Thanks Cheryl!   

 

    
On Balance - Paul Anderson, Editor
Hey Ironman - What Are YOU Trying to Prove?  Winner! 
 

Ironman is a commitment. It's a commitment of your time and it is a commitment to yourself. So why do we do it? What is it we have to prove to ourselves and to others?



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Ask the Pro...... Interview with Lisa Bentley
Winner!Each month we will post an interview with pro triathletes.  This month 11 time Ironman winner LISA BENTLEY answers questions about the Ironman 70.3 Calgary course and provide specific advice for training.  
 
Read the Interview  
The Personal Best Training Program 
SpeedTheory Spin Ironman 70.3 Calgary has developed a training program to prepare you to successfully and confidently complete the Ironman 70.3 distance on July 29, 2012. 
 
Click here to see the January Program! 
Tips & Tricks - Lisa Mensink 2008 Olympian
Lisa mensinkHere's some tips & tricks to prepare you for the challenges of Ironman 70.3 Calgary.    
 
Tips and Tricks!
Enjoy the Ride.....
 Trev Williams, Bike Course Record Holder
Trev Williams Cyclo Cross 
Each month Ironman 70.3 Calgary bike record holder Trev Williams provides insights into training specifically for this race and provides sample workouts for you to incorporate into your training plan. Trev's approach to training is considered by many to be unorthadox, but results speak for themselves......    
Winter Swim Workouts....  
Winner! Its time to focus on technique development.  Here are some great workouts to improve your swim stroke before the hard stuff starts. 
Swim Workouts     
Free Styling - Scott Curry, Pro Ironman
Scott Curry
Triathletes are looking at getting back to a regular routine of training.  So how do you best incorporate swim training into your next year's plans?  Here are some guidelines.  

Importance of Flexibility in Swimming.....
swim flexibility
It seems that swimming technique is the most discussed aspect of swim training.  I think this often overshadows the importance of flexibility which trumps everything else.  

Winter Training - Building the engine.....
 Kyle Marcotte, Pro Ironman
Kyle on the bike 
If you are anything like me, you've already taken a short break from training and are eager to get back into some healthy living. This time of year shouldn't be for going out and setting personal bests in training or local races.  If you are preparing for the Calgary 70.3, you have lots of time before spring comes when you will start getting into race specific intensive training......    
Ironman Calgary on Facebook!

Join our Ironman 70.3 Calgary Page on Facebook.  This is a prime way to keep everyone up to date on the latest news, photos and videos, and inspirational stories.   It will also be a great way to:   
-  find training partners with the same goals
- share training advice and results of your training toward the race
- ask questions and seek advice

To see more details and confirm this invitation, follow the link below:

Join our Facebook page 
The Newbie Category

Ironman 70.3 Calgary is the only race in North America that has the popular Newbie category.  This categoryis  for Ironman 70.3 Virgins or other athletes who are intimidated by the distance and especially by open water swim starts. This category is open to all ages, it will be the last wave start  and will be heavily supported (especially during the swim) by enthusiastic  volunteers with morale and technical support. 

It will have the same cut-off times as the other waves; however, you will be able to relax and spend the day in a supportive environment and push each other to collectively reach your goal of finishing an Ironman 70.3.

Look for the Newbie Category when you register!   

Feedback?
Website Update?
I have had a number of emails wondering why the website hasn't been updated lately.  That's because we are developing a brand new website.  It is taking longer than we originally expected, but our new website will be available soon.  Check it out over the next week or two at www.ironmancalgary.com 

This newsletter and  Ironman 70.3 Calgary are brought to you by Rocky Mountain Triathlon Corporation. We welcome your comments and feedback.  You can contact us at ironmancalgary@gmail.com
 
All the Best and Your Personal Best in 2012! 

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