UMass Amherst
Triathlon Club
Email: triathlon@umass.edu
Official USAT Collegiate Triathlon club team of UMass Amherst
UMass Track & Field Complex
Boyden Pool
UMass Rec Center
Practice Schedule
What should I expect from practices?
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Sessions in all three disciplines (Swimming, Biking, & Running)
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Coaching tips and advice from experienced team members and our coach
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Workouts that fit your busy schedule
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Workouts that will challenge you both physically and mentally
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Team dinners directly following practice at Hamp!
It doesn’t matter if you’re a first timer looking to get in shape or if you’re an experienced athlete looking to become the next Ironman World Champion. The goal of our practices is to cater to every individual.
Practices offer organized workouts designed to improve one’s fitness in each aspect of the triathlon race. The total team effort in practices creates an exciting atmosphere conducive to individual improvement.
No matter your experience level, if you come to practice willing to push yourself, you will reach any and all goals you set for yourself.
Stay hydrated, get electrolytes, bring food... better to have it and not need it than need it and not have it.
What should I bring?
Some suggestions:
Spin:
Bring a water bottle/gatorade, towel, bike shorts (recommended) or athletic shorts, HR monitor, running shoes, and clothes for hot temperatures (the pool room is hot and humid).
Outdoor Ride:
Helmet, bike lights, cycling shoes or running shoes, socks, cycling shorts/jersey, sunglasses, owned or borrowed road bike, water, HR monitor/GPS watch, spare tube/pump, and weather appropriate gear;
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Jacket, gloves, pants, shoe coverings, and a skull cap suggested for cold.
Run:
Water/gatorade, running shoes, socks, shorts, gels, GPS watch, recovery snack/drink. If it's cold bring a jacket or longsleeves, spandex tights, gloves, and a light winter hat or skullcap.
Indoor Swim:
Water, swim suit, goggles, swim cap, waterproof watch with lap button or built in accelerometer.
Outdoor Swim:
Wetsuit, swim cap, goggles, water, towel, change of clothes, waterproof GPS watch, recovery food.
