Open Water Training this weekend

Dear TAC Tri club members,

We wish all Tri club members had great refreshing summer vacation.

Now it's time to come back for training!
This weekend Sunday Aug 18th 9:00-10:00am, we will be doing open water session at sky pool.

We'll see you there soon!

Upcoming Open Water Swim Training

Dear TAC Tri Club Members,

We've set our next open water swim training date as below

August 4th Sunday 2:00-3:00pm
Session at Sky Pool


August 18th Sunday (Location, Time TBN)
Session at Ocean

Showa Memorial Park Triathlon today!

Feels like Rainy season is over.
It's sunny and dry, perfect day for work out!

Let's send some cheer to our tri member participating Showa Memorial Park (Tokyo,  Tachikawa) Triathlon today!

Race starts soon at 12:00

Good luck and have a great tri!

Open Water Training -Sunday June 23rd

Dear TAC Tri Club Members,

Open water swim training will be hold at TAC Sky pool this time, as water condition will not be good in the ocean.

We hope rainy season will be over soon so then we can do the swim session every 2 weeks!

Open Water Training
Sunday June 23rd 2-3pm
Instructor: Masa

Next Open Water Training -Sunday 23rd

TAC Tri Club members,

As the weather forecast reported this weekend ocean will be rough due to typhoon, we have re-scheduled the Open Water Training to next Sunday 23rd.

Meeting time: 9am at B1 Parking area
Place: TBA

We'll inform more detail next week!

Murami Triathlon 2013 update

Dear TAC Tri members,

We received a update about this year's Murakami Triathlon.

Until last year entry was first come first served based, but from this year's and onwards, they will determine by lot. 

We'll keep you updated for more infomation!

Weekends' Training -Sat & Sun

Dear TAC Tri Members,

 

We have set the weekend training

 

Bloc training on June 1^st Saturday at 7:00am

Meeting point: EATALY Daikanyama

From there we will go to futago tamagawa and do both bikes and runs by the river ageat course. Address and website link below

http://www.eataly.co.jp/archives/shops/daikanyama/

 

Ocean training on June 2^nd Sunday at 9:00am

Meeting point: TAC B1

Training point: Chigasaki Kanagawa

We’ll be using the Southern Beach House

MAP: http://www.ssurfh.jp/map.html

 

From TAC we will going by car. We’ll be able to reach there by 11am (traffic depending)

                  Please bring your own Wetsuits (full length)

                  Couple of towels

                  Parking available 1,000 yen a day

                  Locker, shower available with 1,000 yen

In case of bad weather, Masa will decide if we are going or not by Saturday morning.

He also will check on Sunday morning.

If there are alert for big waves, strong wind, we might cancel training.

 

 

Upcoming Tri Event: Murakami on September 29

Dear TAC Tri members,

Entry opens up for Murakami International Triathlon from mid June.
Event is scheduled on September 29th.

Murakami is in Niigata prefecture, it's located on beautiful country side!
Check the website link, you can see the event course, and apprication procedure.
http://www.iwafune.ne.jp/~triathlon/index-e.html


If you are intereted in enter, please feel free to email office for any entry / travel assistance.

Open Water Training re-scheduled to this Saturday

Our apology for the pool closure problem we had last Sunday.

Due to that acceident we have moved the training date.

Next open water training class
Date: Saturday 25th
2:00-3:00pm
Sky pool
Coach: Masa

This weekend's bloc training

This Sunday May 26th we will have special bloc training

Please see the meeting point and time below

May 26 Sunday
Place: Oifuto
Time: 7am

Bloc training by veteran triathlete this weekend

This Sunday May 19th we will have special bloc training

Please see the meeting point and time below

May 19 Sunday
Place: Oifuto
Time: 7am

Next Social Meeting May 19th

TAC Tri members,

We'll be holding our next social meeting on 19th Sunday after open water training.
from 3:30pm at Splash!

Summer is coming soon, so Masa will let you know what you will need for the training at ocean!
As some of us went / are going to the tri events, we can share stories.

Look forward to see you there.

Yokohama Triathlon tomorrow!!

TAC Tri members,
 
there will be triathlon at Yokohama tomorrow!! Check out the website below.
http://yokohama.triathlon.org/en/home

 

Couple of members from Tri Club will be competing.

It's happening 9am tomorrow starts near Yokohama Yamashita park. Good luck TAC Triathletes!!

 

 



Invitational bloc training by veteran triathlete

This Friday May 3rd we will have special bloc training

Please see the meeting point and time below

May 3 Friday
Place: Oifuto
Time: 7am

Next Open water swim Training on Sat May 4

TAC Tri Members,

We've change the date of next open water swim training date from Sunday May 5th to Saturday May 4th from 11am-12pm

Next Social Gathering Date

TAC Tri Club members,

We'd like to know which date would be good for us to schedule our next Social gathering event.

1) May 23 Thursday afternoon (after 6pm)
2) May 19 Sunday afternoon (after swim training, after 3:30pm)

We'll decide the date after seeing how many people can join.
if you have any request for place we do this social gathering (either out side or inside TAC) , please let us know!

Please feel free to bring any topic to discuss.

thank you!

Some members are set to do Run & Bike block training this weekend ( Spearheaded by Becky )

Saturday April 20
Bike/Run training
Meeting at 6:45am near the palace at the end of Sakurada dori.

 

Sunday April 21
Biking in Oifuto
Meeting 7am at Pizza Salvatore in Shirogane Takanawa. please see the map below for the meeting point

Swim Training session this Sunday April 21

Open Water Swim training

This Sunday April 21
Time: 14:00-15:00
Coach: Masa

Tateyama Wakashio Triathlon 6/30

Upcoming Triathlon
June 30th Sunday

Tateyama Wakashio Triathlon
Distance: 51.5km / 25.75km

Entry Starts: Mid April

Please see the website below for information from last year
http://tate-tra.com/

Tateyama is located at the sounth end of Chiba. It's a beautiful place well known with nice beaches, very clear water.
Runnign and biking course is located on the coast area, so you will enjoy the view!

If you are interested and need assistace to entry, please email to the pool office with the information from our previous posts.

Triathlon Events registration form

Tri Members,

Here's the information we will need you to fill in when you would like to sign-up for Triathlon events happening in Japan.

The one in Showa Kinen park on Sunday June 30th has been started their entry and will be closed once reached the limit of participants.

□ Name of events
□ Distance
□ Date
□ Athlete's name / DOB / Age
□ Height (cm) / Weight (kg)
□ JTU ID (10 digits): / JTU pass no (2 digits):
□ Name registered JTU (Japanese)
□ Home Address
□ Emergency Contact person / contact no:
□ Medical history
□ No of triathlon experience



Please note that you will need to pay your entry fee by deadline at convenience store to complete the registration.

Izu Oshima Relay Member wanted!

Hi,  I am wondering if anyone is interested in the Bike portion of the Izu Oshima triathlon relay?  Masa (swim coach) will do the swim, I can do the run.....would anyone be interested in the Bike?  There will be others going doing a full triathlon but Masa and I are interested in the relay.  Please let me know if you are interested! 

Showa Kinen Park Triathlon on June 30th Entry OPEN!

TAC Tri Club members,

Showa Kinen Park Triathlon on June 30th Sunday has been started taking Entries!

Please let us know if you would like to register your entry!
Event: Sprint
Swim 0.75k / Bike 20k / Run 5k
Time: 2hour 30min

You will need to join the JTU (Japan Triathlon Union) for the first step to join this as they require JTU ID to enter events.
Please feel free to contact the office how to set up for your JTU registration.

No of people who can participate are limited
Men: 550 entries
Women: 150 entries

and they will close once the entry no reaches this.
so you'd better quick if you think you'd be joining this!!

Showa Kinen Park Triathlon schedule
June 30th Sunday
9:30 Athletes registration
11:30 Opening Celemony
12:00 Ladies Triathlon Starts
12:15 Mens Triathlon Starts
15:00 Awards Presentation

 

New Swim Training Session & Social Gathering coming Sunday

Swim Training Session

 
April 7 Sunday 14:00-15:00
at Sky Pool TAC
Instructor: Masa
 
Social Gathering

 
April 7 Sunday 15:30
at Traider's bar (T-Bar) TAC
 
 Look forward to see you there soon!
 

Triathlete training source

Here is a link to a website which is a great source of triathlon training information

Make sure you check out the training programs they created for run focus, bike focus or swim focus, different type of training for those who wants to improve any particular part of the trainings. They also have programs for different type of Tri events, set training scheduled for 16 to 20 weeks training programs etc.  

Their website gives will give you a month by month detailed breakdown of different types of programs  

Link: beginner triathlete.com

 

TAC Tri Club Social Gathering Date Change

TAC Tri Club Social Gathering Date Change

 

Because of feed back from some member who wont able to attend on the previously date set for the first social event we move the date and time to the below.

 

First of our monthly Tri-club Meeting

Date: April 7th 2013

Time: 3:30pm

location: Trader Bar  

 

 

 

 

Members are set to do Run & Bike block training this weekend

Some of our Tri club member are set to do a block training this weekend

Bike & Run block Training: Sunday 31st March (Spearheaded by Becky)
Meeting place: Salvatore Pizza in Mita (see map or use link below)
Time: 6:30am

Comments, question anyone!!
Let us own if you want to join!!

Link: map
A- TAC.  B- Salvatore Pizza

  

Members already set to participating in upcoming tri events

We already have a few members set to participate in upcoming event namely
Izu Oshima Tokyo Island Series: June 8th - 3 members
Yokohama ITU world triathlon: May 1th & 12th - 2 members

Go ladies!!!

Tri club Members: knowing each other

I have had queries about who is exactly in the Tri- club so I posted with the list of members below.

Julia Fukushima
Jessica Webster
Ian Smith
Samantha Tubito
Becky Oberhellman
Tamara A.

We have a upcoming social event on the 31st of this month which will the best time to meet persons from the group who we haven't the opportunity to meet yet.

I will be there

Registration Process for Triathlon Events

 

Anyone wants to sign up for triathlon event can contact the pool office

We generally will need below information for us to assist you signing up for events:

1. JTU registration number (Japan Triathlon Unity)
2. Name / Address / Age / Cell phone no.
3. Sign on written pledge (form posted on events websites)
4. Which type of distance you would like to sign-up

*Events’ fees and registration process can differ; therefore we might need further information in addition to information above.

 

 

 



Some members are set to do Run & Bike block training this weekend

Run & Bike block training this weekend on Saturday 23rd March

 

 

We will be having a few tri members ( Spearheaded by Becky  ) biking and running this Saturday around the palace.
We're meeting at 6:45 at the palace where the end of sakurada dori.

Comments, question anyone!!  
Let us own if you want to join!!

Upcoming Triathlons in June

June 16^th Sunday
Gamagori Orange Triathlon –Aichi
Entry status: Open

Olympic Distance

Swim: 1.5km / Bike: 40km / Run: 10km
Time: 4hour

Sprint

Swim: 0.75km / Bike: 20km / Run: 5km
Time: 2hour

Super Sprint

Swim: 0.375km / Bike: 10km / Run: 2.5km
Time: 1hour 40min

Relay

Swim: 1.5km / Bike: 40km / Run: 10km
Time: 4hour

Showa Kinen Koen Triathlon competition

 

June 30^th Sunday

Showa Kinen Koen Triathlon competition -Tokyo Tachikawa city

Entry status: TBA

Sprint

Swim: 0.75km / Bike: 20km / Run: 5km

Time: 2 hour 30min

 

*Interesting members please contact the pool office*

 

 

 

 

 

Social Gathering Meeting on March 31

Hope everyone’s enjoying beautiful sunshine day today.

It’s a perfect day for training! Nice breezing outside to run and bike, Sky pool isn’t crowded as well.

 

This is about our upcoming Social event.

Once a month we will be holding social gathering meeting day.

As the schedule, next week Sunday March 31^st, we’ll be holding our first social gathering meeting.

 

Let’s meet members in Tri Club and exchange your training ideas, goals, etc…

 

Please email us if you are able to join this meeting as we need to reserve tables.

 

TAC TRI CLUB SOCIAL GATHERING MEETING

DATE: MARCH 31 SUNDAY

TIME: 14:00-15:30

LOCATION: TRADER’S BAR

We look forward to see everyone there!

Next Swim Training Session

Swim training session

March 24th — 2:00pm

Water training @ the sky pool: technique/ stamina
Instructor: Masa
 

Test

Test

Swimming Session at Sky Pool - Today 2pm

Tri-Club Members:

We will have our 1st Swimming Group Training Sessionat 2pm at the Sky Pool today with Masa.
Please come if you are free!

Should you have any questions please contact the Pool Office.

Spring is here!

Have you been outside lately? The weather is perfect for some outdorr training! The temperature has been on the up and the plum trees are starting to bloom around the city!
Please be careful of catching colds at this time since the temperature may suddenly drop again starting next week. But in the mean time enjoy this little piece of spring in the air!

If you are one of those suffering from the pollen like me, some of these articles might be of interest to you:

http://running.about.com/b/2012/03/13/running-with-allergies.htm
Written by avid runner and mother of 2.
In this article it says avoid early morning runs when pollen concentration is high. However in a separate Japanese article it states that pollen concentration is lower in the mornings here in Japan.

https://www.e-run.jp/special/ceo_blog/?p=582
Japanese article - from E-running a training website run by an experienced runner.
Try and run eary in the morning as the pollen concentration is lower.
Wear sunglasses and mask (yes, it may look weird, but if you suffer from pollen allergies it may help)

We've had a few members stopping by to log their distances at the Pool Offices after training at the pool. If you are training at the Fitness Center, you can stop by their counter and log your distance on the treadmill or on the bikes.

Have a good weekend training!

We already have a few members who will be going out for runs and bike session staring this weekend

We already have a few members who will be going out for runs and bike session staring this weekend
post a comment if you want to join them

Saturday March 2nd
location: Emperor Palace
Meeting Time: 7:00am (Meet at Palace)
Block training Bike & Run

Sunday March 3rd
location: Oifuto - Shinagawa
Meeting Time: 7:00am (Meet at TAC 1st floor) 
Bike Session

tuesday march 5th (Date changed)
location: Emperor Palace
Meeting Time: 10:15am (Meet at TAC 1st floor)
Block training Bike & Run

Joining us anyone!!!!

6 tips for Winter Running

Six Tips for Winter Running

 

1)Put on the Right ClothesLayers that you can shed are essential. Start with a moisture-wicking base, a mid layer for insulation, and an outer shell for blocking wind even a extra vest keeps in body heat without sacrificing mobility.
2)Protect Your ExtremitiesMost of your body heat is lost through your head and hands, so gloves and hat are a must. Make sure whatever you pick is compressible, so you can shove 'em into a pocket or your waistband if you get too hot. For your feet, choose wool running socks, that are thin, breathable, and warm, even when wet.
3)Be Route SavvyStick to a fairly short, well-lit loop. "Winter brings slick and icy conditions plus less light, which can hamper your ability to see and be seen," says Jason Glowney, M.D., an internist with the Boulder Center for Sports Medicine in Colorado. At night, wear plenty of reflective gear and always run against traffic. If possible, run into the wind on your way out and with the wind on the way home. Running into the wind when you're sweaty will subject you to much greater stress and cold exposure, warns Glowney.
4)Do a Good Warm-UpTake a few extra minutes to get your joints and body loose. Do your warm-up indoors, if possible, and focus on dynamic stretches like leg swings and walking toe touches, which warm muscles quickly.
5)Think of Your Lungs"Cold, dry conditions make the respiratory system work harder since it has to warm the air you're breathing," says Glowney, who is also the team physician for the Garmin-Transitions U23 cycling team. To protect yourself, cover your mouth with a balaclava or ski mask to hold in your body's existing warmth and humidity.
6)Stay Hydrated"Winter months tend to be drier, and athletes may be less aware of the amount of sweating that's actually occurring," says Glowney. The cold makes you feel less thirsty, but your body is still sweating so you need to diligently replace fluids, just as you would in the heat.

Tri club challenge

This triathlon club is designed for newbies or the most experienced triathletes and is geared towards enhancing your experience and improving performance by drawing upon the collective experience and knowledge of each member, participating in group training sessions indoor or outdoor session as planned open water swims. Also, group bike rides and runs, or group brick sessions such as swim/bike sessions or bike/run sessions. The greatest benefit of the club is that it helps build confidence and gives you that added push toward reaching your full potential.

Schedule

Memberships are valid for March 1 to Sep 30.
Including:

·         Swim technique training 1 hour with a instructor ( additional cost) ·         Swim drill/menu emailed to member for self swim

·         Self Running/Cycling in the Gym, logged in the Gym

·         Self outdoor running, logged by members and report to TAC ·         One and one session can be book with a trainer at the fitness center ( additional cost)

·         Organizing Outdoor open swim, every second Sunday with a instructor

·         Organizing sign up for triathlon events in Japan (members will pay for registration fee, and travelling fee if required)

·         Organizing gears (e.g. rental bikes, sourcing equipment)

·         Organizing outdoor running route ·         Social events ·         Help setting up training plans for Run focus, bike focus or swim focus