Swim Course Preview and Transtiion Clinic
Saturday, July 17
9:00 am - 11:00am
Swim the course and practice your transitions. Swim will be at Cowell Beach and transition will be at Depot Park. Meet by the stairs down to the beach at 9:00am.
Cost : Free for all registered participants, $25 for non-registered participants.
Pre-Race Open Water Swim Clinic for Tri Santa Cruz Participants - Sprint or International Distance
Saturday, July 24 8:00am - 11:00 am
Improve your open water swim skills in a special clinic presented by Terri Schneider at Cowells Beach. Terri is offering a special registration price of $50 for SC Sprint Participants who pre-register for the clinic. If you register on clinic day the cost is $55.Click Here for information on the clinic and registration links.
Training Programs and Clinics Sponsored By:
Training and Coaching Resources
We have teamed up with some pretty spectacular coaches to help you get the best out of your training for our events. You can't beat having both Mark Allen and Terri Schneider on board as coaching resources. Plus we have a lot of Finish Line Productions and Spokesman Bicycle clinics and camps this summer.
Mark Allen Online
Welcome to MarkAllenOnline, where our motto is "Train Smart, Get Results."® We are a leading online sports training web site and offer customized triathlon training services. With the purchase of any training program, you get unlimited training services, including coaching and advice via email from Mark Allen and Luis Vargas in running, cycling, swimming, nutrition, strength training, triathlon in general and physical fitness. All of our members with a current plan have access to our website, where members can access our library that includes advice on how to train, an online community forum, training videos and a log where athletes can record their performance of all plan workouts.
Of special interest for those who are going to be training for either the Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon or the Santa Cruz International Triathlon, you can start training with us anytime between now and May 17th. Our fully customized training programs start you at the level of fitness that you are at right now and build from there. You pick any recurring days off you need weekly from training, the days you want to do key workouts in each sport as well as select either 8, 11, or 14 workouts per week (includes strength training).
To get going you would first create an account password and login name. To do this, go to the homepage at www.markallenonline.com and click on Members, then click on Sign Up Now. Once that info is entered and you are logged in, scroll down from the eGrip menu bar to Make Program. You would then go through that process making a Peak Performance program based on your Santa Cruz Triathlon race date of either August 7th or August 8th. The program cost is $29/week with an initial purchase of the first 6 weeks of your training plan.
If you have any questions feel free to email us at questions@markallenonline.com. We look forward to helping you with your coaching needs and especially to getting you ready for your races in Santa Cruz!
MARK ALLEN :: Co-founder : Head Coach
Train Smart, Get Results
www.markallenonline.com
http://www.markallenonline.com/
Terri Schneider's Endurance Online Training
Terri Schneider's Endurance Online Coaching is available to provide online training plans for several of our events - for both running and triathlon training plans. Terri Schneider, recognized as one of the most experienced female multisport athletes and coaches in the world, creates EnduranceOnline Training schedules and content. She respects the time constraints on your busy life and develops training programs that are attuned to your fitness level, goals and aspirations within your sport.
Find out about Terri's carrer as a professional triathlete, ultra runner and adventure racer. Terri also produces a series of training clinics for hands-on coaching and feedback. Information about personal coaching can also be found on Terri's site at http://www.terrischneider.net.
Run Training for both Road and Trail
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced training programs are available to purchase at the time of registration for each of our running events:
Marine Discovery Run - 6 week training plans
5K and 10K programs - $29.95
Dirt Inspires Women's Trail Half Marathon - 8 week training plans
Specific for trail running plus gear info $65
Grape Stomp Half Marathon, 10K and 5K - 8 week training plans
5K and 10K programs - $29.95
Half Marathon programs - $39.95
Triathlon Training
Terri has created 8 week trianing programs for the Santa Cruz Sprint Triathlon and the Santa Cruz International Triathlon. Each program is tailored to the event distance and the skill and performance level for each athlete. You can get detailed information on the program, fitness level assessments, and view sample training programs for each by downloading the pdf file for the associated race.
International Program Information
Training programs for each event distance will be priced at $49.95. After you've reviewed the program you can purchase your training program directly from the links below. You will receive a registration confirmation from Terri and passwords for access to the program.
Sprint Training Program Registration
International Training Program Registration
Clinics and Camps offered by Finish Line Productions
July 12 - 16, 2010 - SuperKid Triathlon Camp, Simpkins Swim Center
July 20 - 22, 2010 - SuperKid Advanced Skills Camp, Simpkins Swim Center
July 17, 2010 - Open Water Swim and Transition Clinic - Cowell Beach/Depot Park , Santa Cruz
This is your chance to preveiw the course and fine tune your transitions. We'll meet at 9:00 am at the stairs going down to Cowell Beach for the swim portion of the clinic. Then return to Depot Park and set up bike racks and practice transitions and do a USAT competitive rules summary. Bring your swim, bike and run gear for this clinic.
September 18, 2010 - Kids Triathlon Skills Clinic - Ages 7 - 15, location TBA
FLP Refund Policy
REFUND POLICY: THERE ARE NO REFUNDS FOR PURCHASES OF EVENT REGISTRATION OR TRAINING PROGRAMS. CREDIT WILL BE ISSUED ACCORDING TO THE GUIDELINES LISTED BELOW IF NOTIFIED PRIOR TO THE EVENT. THERE WILL BE NO EVENT CREDITS ISSUED AFTER THE EVENT.
EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM THE EVENT, AN EVENT CREDIT TO ANOTHER FINISH LINE PRODUCTIONS EVENT OF 50% OF THE ENTRY FEE CHARGES WILL BE ISSUED IF NOTIFIED IN WRITING (EMAIL TO info@finishlineproduction.com OR BY FAX AT 831-338-2117) FOR: 1. ANY REASON, AND IF RECEIVED MORE THAN 30 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT WEEKEND (OPENING OF REGISTRATION). 2. IF YOU HAVE A MEDICAL REASON AND YOU ALSO SEND A LETTER FROM YOUR DOCTOR ADVISING US THAT YOU CAN NOT COMPETE WE MUST RECEIVE WRITTEN NOTICE MORE THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE EVENT.
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATION FOR EVENT CREDIT: IF YOU HAVE AN INJURY OR IF A MEMBER OF YOUR IMMEDIATE FAMILY HAS A DEATH OR MEDICAL EMERGENCY WITH LESS THAN 14 DAYS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE EVENT YOU WILL NEED TO NOTIFY US IN WRITING AT LEAST 72 HOURS BEFORE THE START OF THE EVENT, AND THE RACE DIRECTOR WILL CONSIDER THE REQUEST ON AN INDIVIDUAL BASIS FOR A CREDIT.
NO CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED WITH LESS THAN 72 HOURS PRIOR NOTICE IN WRITING.
ENTRY FEES ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE TO ANOTHER PERSON (USAT CONSIDERS THIS FRAUD). IF YOU SELL OR GIVE YOUR RACE SLOT AWAY, BOTH YOU AND THE PERSON USING YOUR RACE SLOT ARE SUBJECT TO A TWO-YEAR SUSPENSION FROM RACING AT ANY USAT RACE. AN UNAUTHORIZED RACER JEOPARDIZES OUR LIABILITY INSURANCE AND CAN CHANGE THE PLACEMENT STATUS OF OTHER RACERS WHO HAVE WORKED HARD TO FINISH THE RACE.