The University of British Columbia

We are pleased to continue our popular FREE CLINIC SERIES leading up to this year's UBC REC Triathlon Duathlon!

Clinics will begin in January 2013 and will take place each week until race weekend.

Session #1: Training Tips & Tricks CLINIC CANCELLED
Instructor: Christine Blanchette
Location: Room 100 at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium.
Date: Sunday, January 27th 2pm-4pm CLINIC CANCELLED

We apologise but this clinic has been cancelled due to unforseen circumstances - this updated message posted Thu Jan 24th 2013.

Session #2: Winter Cycling
Instructor: Different Bikes
Location:: 1421 West Broadway (just east of Granville St.), Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H6
Date: Sunday, February 3nd 10am-11am

This session will give you tips on winter riding. What to wear, how to take corners, etc. We will also go over how to keep your bike running smoothly and the benefits of riding on a trainer. There will be surprise in store clothing discounts during the clinic.

Session #3: Fuelling for the Finish Line
Instructor:Theresa Price
Location: Room 100 at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium.
Date: Wednesday, February 6th 7pm-8pm

This session will cover one of the most important components of successful training and racing: nutrition! A general nutrition overview, pre-race nutrition, race nutrition and hydration, and post-race nutrition will all be covered. Theresa is a member of the UBC triathlon club and is currently in year four of the dietetics program. Theresa is a nutrition student at UBC and is currently in the dietetics program.

Session #4: Swimming Workshop
Instructor: TBC
Location: Room 100 at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium.
Date: Sunday, February 10th 2pm-4pm

Session details TBC.

Session #5: Bike Maintenance
Instructor: Different Bikes
Location:: 1421 West Broadway (just east of Granville St.), Vancouver, BC, V6H 1H6
Date: Sunday, February 17th 10am-11am

This work shop will go over some of the essentials of bike maintenance. We will go over the basics of how to change a flat, secure your wheels, and other road side maintenance tips.There will be surprise in store clothing discounts during the clinic.

Session #6: Race Day Ready!
Instructor: UBC Triathlon Club
Location: Room 100 at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium.
Date: Sunday, Feb 24th 2pm-4pm

This session will prepare the beginner triathlete for the mayhem that is race day. We will cover what to expect on the race course, how to check in and set up your transition zone, and we'll give extra emphasis on how to make your transition as smooth and effective as possible. This seminar will be led by some of the executive members of the UBC Triathlon Club, who have 35+ combined years of triathlon experience.

Session #7: Swimming Workshop
Instructor: Peter Scott from Sea Hiker
Location: Room 100 at UBC’s War Memorial Gymnasium
Date: Sunday, March 3rd 12noon-1.30pm

Maximize your efficiency for pool triathlons like UBC Tri in this free classroom seminar with Sea Hiker founder and head coach, Peter Scott. Learn the top ten strategies for reducing effort, breathing with ease, swimming faster, saving time at the walls, negotiating lane traffic, and keeping your cool. Peter will answer all your questions and help you discover which strategies will make or break your race. Last year's seminar drew over 40 people, so make sure you arrive on time to get your place.