(L) MATT BOWLER, (R) BROCK PEOPLES in our new TAT kits. Nice gesture of sportsmanship! in background: Jon Evraets (in red and blue kit) and Tim Davis (in orange kit far right)

Route 66 Olympic distance triathlon June 5, 2011, by James A. Randell Photography.

(Click the photo to get to its page, then click again to see the full resolution image. Thanks to James Randell Photography for allowing use of the image here.)

Check out the Summer Swim Camp sponsored by the Tulsa Area Triathletes!

1.     Mastering the Mile:  For swimmers who want to become faster and more efficient in the water.   Class includes work on swim form as well as several weeks of speed work (workouts are tailored to the participants).  For those looking to do an Olympic or ½ Iron Man distance in September.  8 week camp, Prep for:      Tri Tulsa 9/11, Branson 9/18, Redman 9/24

2.     Learn to swim:  For those new to triathlon.  Looking to do a sprint triathlon in August or September.    6 week camp,  Prep for:      F3Tri Claremore 8/21 and/or Tri Tulsa Sprint 9/10

Both classes include:  One videos of your stroke, drill instruction, dry land exercises, and pacing and mental prep. for race day.  Also includes workouts to do between classes, usually the classes are broken down into three groups and each group gets a workout.  I also try to take notes at every session so each individual will get personalized notes.

Where: ORU Aerobics Center 50 meter indoor pool.

When: Thursday nights – Learn to swim 5:30 to 6:30, Mastering the Mile: 6:30 to 7:30, the times might change if people have a hard time getting to the pool at 5:30.

Date:  Both camps start July 7^th.   Learn to swim is 6 weeks, Mastering the Mile is 8 weeks.

Cost:  $80  (I am limiting the Learn to swim camp to 10 people, 6 weeks)  (The Mastering the Mile class is limited to 15 at this time, 8 weeks)

Coach:  Coach-Janet – I have over 20 years experience doing triathlon and swimming competitively, including St. Louis Masters and Tulsa Masters.  I’ve been coaching swimmers for triathlon for over 7 years.   USAT Level 1 Coach.  I have broken 26 minutes (1500 MTR swim) in 3 Olympic distance races.  I have worked with over 100 Tulsa area athletes.  www.Coach-Janet.com

Required:  Membership in Tulsa Area Triathletes - http://tatok.com/join-tat/

Contact:  Janet Wilson – janet@coach-janet.com Please contact me if you have any questions or would like a copy of the proposed class outline.

Build your Swim

Coach-Janet.com

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Come out to 41st and Riverside on Sunday May 8th at 2:30…that is 14:30 for you military persons, to meet a true Hero!  Major Bill Conner is riding across America, all 3300 miles of it, to raise cash and awareness for the Semper Fi fund.

If you think riding across the US of A is not enough then check out Major Conner’s resume: [Read more →]

Hey All,
Our next members get together will be May 13th at the Thornton YMCA for a SPIN CLASS!  This is free to all current members and there are 24 high quality spin bikes. Come on out if your seasoned or beginning your base period.  You won’t get dropped, you won’t get a flat and you  get to meet other like minded people who want to get and stay   healthy.  The spin class will start at 6:00 pm on May 13th.  When you enter the YMCA let the persons at the front desk know you are there for the spin class.  Sign the consent form so TAT’s insurance will cover any mishaps and SPIN YOUR LEGS OFF!  The class will last   for 45 minutes to 1 hour.
For more information on the dates of the next group workout/get together please see here:
http://tatok.com/2011/02/members-meeting-info-and-more/

USMS has a great blog that shows all of the swimming options in Tulsa.  Thanks to Denise Smart [Read more →]

Update!  Swimming is available to members only!  If you would like to swim during the spring fever pre-race social, please be at the Claremore Rec center at 9:00 am sharp.  If you are late and would like to swim, please be prepared to pay the 3$ cash fee to swim.   We are planning to meet at the back side of the rec center inside the white gate.

Head out to the Claremore Rec Center and join us for the Spring Fever pre-race social.  All Tulsa Area Triathletes members are invited to come out and Ride and Run the race course.  After the ride and run hang out and enjoy some drinks and snacks.  The Date, Time and Address is:

April 2nd, 9:00 am
Claremore Super Rec Center
595 Veteran’s Parkway
Claremore OK 74017

If you cannot make it to the pre-race social check it out:
Spring Fever Race Day Is:
Sunday April 17, 2011 [Read more →]

Hey all,

Mondays members meeting was bountiful!  Just as you would plan out your racing year TAT has planned out its training opportunities for the year.  TAT has planned Friday Spin Classes at the YMCA , Friday Runs at Tulsa Runner and Friday Open Water Swims and then a Run at Lake Heyburn.  Each person who participates MUST be a current member and each event is FREE to all participants.

March 11th – Spin Class – Thornton YMCA – 6pm

March 25th – Group Run – Tulsa Runner – 6pm [Read more →]

Hey All!
Exciting news!  The try-on kits are available for trying on and ordering.  Check it out!  Head over to Superleggera Cycling and Multi-Sport located 506 East 11th Street in Tulsa.  Ask Ted or Chad for the try on kits.  Show them your TAT membership card.  Try on the kit gear to confirm your size, or find your size on the SIZING CHART HERE.

2011 TAT Tri Kit

2011 TAT Cycling Kit

Product details: SUGOI

To ORDER you may:
1. Prefered method of payment and selection is to use the on-line shopping cart on the TAT Members Only web page. You can pay with a credit card or your PayPal account. (No body at TAT sees your card information.)  MEMBER LOG-IN HERE. (If you are a TAT member but not registered, email: membership@tatok.com for instructions on being added to the system.)

2. Write a check made out to Tulsa Area Triathletes for the total  amount and hand it over to Chad or Ted at Superleggera.  Let them know the sizes and types that you would like.

TAT_KITS

Patiently wait [Read more →]

Spotlight on Tulsa Area Triathletes Bike Shop of Choice!

Superlegerra cycling and multi-sport offers personalized service.  As a member of the Tulsa Area Triathletes you can get a 10% discount on all purchases you make from Ted and Chad with the exception of bicycles.  The spotlight will focus on the RETUL 3-dimensional bicycle/rider measurement system that is offered.

http://www.retul.com/how-retul-works.asp

http://www.retul.com/about-retul.asp -…The Retul system reads the body in motion, in three dimensions….  The result is that the rider will have a true fit to his or her bike, maximizing efficiency and performance while avoiding discomfort or injury.

The benefits of the RETUL fit are:
It is repeatable.  This is important for many reasons; the most obvious would be the replacement of a seat, pedals, shoes or any other component that will change [Read more →]