Welcome to the Golden Gate Triathlon Club's HIT
Program for VineMan 70.3 Triathlon! The GGTC
and Tri More Fitness would like to help you achieve
your first or best 70.3!
We're looking for triathlon-experienced people
ready to train with your GGTC-mates for an extraordinary
event. YOU and up to 39 of your
best GGTC-friends will be training for the VineMan
70.3 Triathlon on Sunday, July 19th. You will swim
1.2 miles, bike 56 miles and run 13.1 miles.
The program is professionally coached and managed
by GGTC Premier Sponsor TRIMORE
Fitness (TMF). As USAT-certified Triathlon
coaches, the TMF team has coached
hundreds of triathletes in races of all distances,
from sprint distance to IronMan.
As a participant in this program you will receive
a 10-week periodized training program made available
using Training Peaks. Training Peaks is a powerful
online software tool that allows participants to
track their training on a day-to-day basis, while
also providing an interface for your TRIMORE
Fitness coach to oversee your individual
training.
Participants will take part in weekly coached group
workouts on the weekends providing you the opportunity
to interact with your coaches as well as with the
other athletes. You will also have access to your
TRIMORE Fitness coach via email for personal
questions and feedback.
HIT Program Costs:
$175 for GGTC Members
$240 for non-members (includes $65 for a one-year
GGTC membership)
HIT Training Includes:
A professionally developed 10-week 70.3 training
regimen.
An introductory account with Training Peaks
so you can track your training and TMF can oversee
and manage your training. (full version available
for additional fee)
Participation in an electronic group discussion
list and web forum with access limited solely
to program participants and coaches.
One professionally coached group workout each
weekend (With TMF Coaches in attendance).
Email access to your TMF coaches.
FAQS
Who is this for? This program
is intended for our intermediate to experienced
athletes, meaning you have completed an Olympic
distance event at least once within the past 12-months.
Special consideration will be given to those that
may not have completed a triathlon - please
contact Coach Neil directly. Additionally, you
must be in good physical condition.
When will I be working out? Training
schedules will be updated weekly. As a participant,
you'll be able to log-in to Training Peaks and view
your workout schedule for the week. There will be
one group weekend workout each week of the program.
(Sunday’s with additional Saturday options
Where will I be training? Weekend
group workouts will be held in San Francisco, Marin
and on the Vineman Course including swimming in
the Russian River, biking the full 56-mile course
and previewing the run course. We also encourage
all participants to attend the GGTC track workouts
on Wednesday nights. During the week you can train
on your own or with other HIT participants.
What happens if I can't make it to all
the workouts? As an experienced athlete,
you know the drill, knocking out your workouts is
up to you. Keep to the schedule as best you can.
You can always contact your coaches for help in
planning your week.
Do I have to race? No. Participation
is optional. This program is about trying something
new, setting goals, and achieving them. Many participants
use this program as a way to see if they want to
do a future 70.3 or IronMan!
Can you tell me more about Vineman 70.3?
Race information is available at the Vineman
70.3 website. Entry fee is not included with
the program. You must enter yourself.
How do I register for HIT? Go
to the GGTC
Home Page registration and more information.
Payment is made through PayPal and is made directly
to the GGTC.
Dates to Know:
HIT Program Information Meeting
Wednesday, May 6th @ 6:30pm
Tri Department of Presidio Sports Basement
HIT Kick-off Workout
Sunday, May 10th @ 9:00am
Presidio Sports Basement for a group run
Vineman 70.3
Sunday, July 19th
The fine print: The fee is $175 for GGTC members
and $240 for non-members ($175 program fee and $65
membership fee). You must be a GGTC member
and in good-standing to participate in the program.
GGTC membership gives you access to all club workouts
and numerous sponsor discounts.
REGISTER NOW
NON-MEMBERS:Join
GGTC
This program is for Golden Gate Triathlon Club members
so please activate your membership online to join
the club and then sign up for the program below.
The annual membership fee is US $65.00.
