Sunday, August 31, 2014

Weekend Training update

I hope all enjoying the nice and cool end summer weather!

Please find the updated weekend training schedule. Spearheaded by Ernesto.

Saturday September 6
Time: 6:30am
Long Bike ride
Meeting point: St. Marys' (main entrance)

Sunday September 7
Time: 6:00am
Shor bike ride & run
Meeting point: St. Mary's (main entrance)

Please reply to email or leave the comment if you are interested in participating.

thank you!




Tuesday, August 26, 2014

Weekend training for Murakami

This weekend, our veteran tri athlete Ernesto will lead our training to prepare for Murakami

Although hottest summer season is almost over, please bring LOTS OF WATER for training!

Saturday August 30th
Time: 7:00am
Short Bike follow by running
Meeting point: St. Marys' (main entrance)

Sunday August 31st
Time: 6:30am
Long ride
Meeting point: St. Mary's (main entrance)

Please reply to email or leave the comment if you are interested in participating.

thank you!

 


Sunday, August 17, 2014

Swim training this weekend

Dear TAC Tri Club members,
 
Our next weekend training is on this Saturday Aug 23rd.

Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Meeting point: Sky Pool

Don't miss out!

Saturday, July 19, 2014

Training Schedule for 26th and 27th


Saturday July 26th

>Short distance with fast running with Ernesto

Meeting at St. Mary’s
At 6:30am (bring running shoes & water)

 
>Open water Swim at Zushi with Coach Lisa

From 10:00am to 1:00pm
 
Meeting at Zushi beach lifeguard station at 10am
(bring water, light snack, Participation fee: 2,000 yen, facility fee: 1,500 yen)
 
Learn from our specialist Lisa Miyasugi, a Open Water Swimming champion and was a 2008 Beijing Olympics trialist with 6 years of experience as a swim coach. Lisa has recently developed special swim training for triathletes.

Sunday July 27th
>
Long distance only biking with Ernesto

Meeting at St. Marys
At 6:30am (bring water)

Wednesday, July 2, 2014

Next Water Training Session Date

Next Water Training Date
Dear TAC Tri Club members, our next water training session will be on next Saturday July 12th. Starting Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Meeting point: Sky Pool.
Don't miss out!

Friday, June 20, 2014

Upcoming weekend training

Dear TAC Tri Club members,
 
please note that our next open water training will be on next Saturday June 28th.

Open Water Swim Training
June 28th Saturday
Starting Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Meeting point: Sky Pool
Bring wetsuits (if possible)


Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Murakami Triathlon Registration opens on 25th

Dear TAC Tri Club member,

Please note that Murakami Triathlon (on Sep 28) registration opens from June 25th.

Murakami Tri is one of the most popular Triathlon event in Japan, with beautiful view and great location from beginners to veterans.








As last year, Registration is not on first come first served bases.
So the time you register does not matter, whoever got in will be announced after entry closure.

Office will be happy to help your registration, so please let us know if you will be interested so that we can prepare right amount of document.

If you have not registered for JTU this year, make sure to register before.

For further information, please visit their website and feel free to contact us for any questions.
http://6raka3.wix.com/nmit


Thursday, June 12, 2014

Coming up events & training

Dear TAC Tri club members,

Here's upcoming Tri Club Training & Events

Swim Training
June 14th Saturday
Time: 2:30-3:30pm

June 28th Saturday
Time: 2:30-3:30pm


Open Water Event in Chiba (Katsuura Moriya Beach)
June 22nd Sunday
Time: depneds on your race schedule
*Please bring your entry registration detail sent to your home address on the day


Triathlon Registration (Open / not started yet)
Aizu Triathlon (Fukushima Prefecture)
Aug 24th Sunday
Olympic distance: 18,000 yen
Registration: open (entry due July 26th)
*Please book accomodation when you register

Murakami Triathlon (Niigata Prefecture)
September 28th Sunday
Registarton: Not Open yet (scheduled on June 20th)
*Please book accomodation when you register

Triathlon Events (Etnry Closed)

June 22nd Sunday
Watarase Triathlon (Gumma Prefecture): beautiful location, can do day-trip from Tokyo







July 6th Sunday
Showa Koen Triathlon (Tokyo): All event will be done inside the park (swim in the pool), recommended for beginners











Friday, June 6, 2014

Murakami Triathlon registration starts soon!

TAC Tri Club members,

Murakami Tri 2014 entry registration starts soon!
They have not announced the date yet, but it will be mid June.

As last year, it will not be first come first serve basis, but ruffle!
So early entry is not neccesary, as long as you register by deadline.

It's one of the most popular triathlon events in Japan, very good location for beginner.
Good water condition, flat road to bike and run!

Official website is below:
http://6raka3.wix.com/nmit#

Please feel free to contact us if you need any questions!

Thursday, June 5, 2014

Aizu Triathlon Registration started!

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

Aizu Triathlon in Fukushima is now open!

Course is on a beautiful location, very popular every year.

Ernesto is registered for this, and he will be able to take Tri club members there, so please let the office know if you are interested in registering.

Entry no. is limited to 500 people, so if you are interested, please contact us sooner. and fill in the form attached to email.

Please find out more information below:




 



Date: Aug 24 Sun (athlete orientation on 23rd)
Aizu Fukushima Prefecture
Distance: Olympic
Swim: 1.5km / Bike 40km / Run 10km


As It will be in Fukushima, you'll need to reserve accomodation as well.
Please feel free to contact us for any help.

Thursday, May 29, 2014

Weekend Training Update

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

Although Ernesto will not be in town this weekend, we will have group training for this weekend.
Whoever would like to join, please feel free to join!

May 31 Saturday
Tamagawa Bike & Sprint
Time: 7:00am
Meeting Point: St. Marys' International School

June 1 Sunday
Tamagawa Long Bike ride
Time: 7:00am
Meeting Point: St. Mary's International School

Monday, May 19, 2014

Weekend Training update

Yokohama International Triathlon was on last weekend Sat & Sun.
To whoever participated, we hope you had a great tri!

Please send us some pictures if you have we can post it to TAC FaceBook page.

Coming soon in June and July there are lots of Tri events around Tokyo area.
Oshima, Watarase and Showa Koen.

Let's start work out for these events coming up!

Below is this weekend's training sc
Please let us know which training you can join!

Saturday May 24
Short ride with sprints at Tamagawa
Starting Time: 6:30am
Meeting point: St. Mary's international school entrance  
Bring Bike and running shoes, towels & plenty of water

Open Water Swim Training
Starting Time: 2:30-3:30pm
Meeting point: Sky Pool
Bring wetsuits (if possible)

Sunday May 25
Long bike ride at Tamagawa
Starting Time:6:30am
Meeting point: St. Mary's international school entrance 
Bring Bike, towels & plenty of water 







Wednesday, May 14, 2014

Open Water Event in Chiba 6/22 Sunday

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

Coming June 22nd Sunday, there's an Open Water swimming event in Moriya beach in Chiba prefecture.














Moriya beach is very beautiful and known for water clearness, it only takes 90min from Tokyo.

Entry is very simple and can be done by smartphone, No complicated registration is required!
This will be a great opportunity for ocean swimming beginners.

If we have enough sign-up, we may be able to do a relay.

Available events:
  • 1500m
  • Aquathlon (150m Run / 1km swim / 1km Run)
  • 800m x 3 Relay
http://www.sportsentry.ne.jp/event/t/41858

Please let us know if you are interested in participating!

Tuesday, May 13, 2014

Weekend Training update

Great session last weekend end with 70km on saturday and full morning on Sunday!

Our next group training will be on Saturday May 17th.
For this time, it will be easy one since Ernesto is competing on Sunday Yokohama International Triathlon, so that we'd like to encourage beginners to join!

Please drop us an email if you are interested

May 17th Saturday
Time: 8:00am / Tamagawa river
Meeting location: St. Mary's

Thursday, May 8, 2014

Weekend's training update

Here's update for this weekend's training.

If you haven't, please let us know which training you are interested in participating, since this is spearheaded by Ernesto.
 


May 10th Saturday
Long Bike ride
Location: Tamagawa River
Meeting time: 6:30am

Open Swim training
Location: TAC
Meeting time: 2:30-3:30pm

May 11th Sunday
Sprint Bike / Run
Location: Tamagawa River
Meeting time: 7:00am
 


*Zoot wetsuits are avilable until 13th, please feel free to wear one while open water training or contact the pool office to schedule rental hours!

Wednesday, May 7, 2014

Try-on Zoot Wetsuits

Dear TAC Tri members,

Zoot wetsuits have arrived!

Men's size S-M (L will be delivered on Saturday)

Please feel free to come visit the office, to try on!

They are available until 13th Tuesday.
If you wish to order through us during this opportunity, we can give you the special discount.
Please ask us to get a order form.

See you soon!

Tuesday, April 29, 2014

Upcoming Weekend Training -May 10&11

Dear TAC Tri Club members,
 
This weekend will be Golden Week break for Tri Club training. No special training has been scheduled.
 
If you are planning to organize one, feel free to post on the blog or email to the office.
Our next training will be on the May 10th & 11th.
















*Zoot wetsuits are avilable from May 8 - 13th, please feel free to wear one while open water training or contact the pool office to schedule rental hours!

May 10th Saturday
Long Bike ride
Location: Tamagawa River
Meeting time: 6:30am

Open Swim training
Location: TAC
Meeting time: 2:30-3:30pm

May 11th Sunday
Sprint Bike / Run
Location: Tamagawa River
Meeting time: 7:00am


Please drop us an email if you are interested in participating either of above training.



Monday, April 28, 2014

Sign-up for Tri event around Tokyo

Available for entry

June 22nd Sunday
Watarase Triathlon (Gumma Prefecture): beautiful location, can do day-trip from Tokyo
Registration deadline: May 31st (special discount if sign-up before 5/1)








July 6th Sunday
Showa Koen Triathlon (Tokyo): All event will be done inside the park (swim in the pool), recommended for beginners
Registration deadline: June 8th







Oct 5th Sunday
Choshi Marina Triathlon (Chiba Prefecture): Choshi is known for its dramatic sea coast with beautiful Sunrize & Sunset view.
Registration started on Apr 1














Upcoming Tri Events (Entry not started yet)

Aug 24th Sunday
Aizu Triathlon (Iwate Prefecture)
Registration starts on June 2nd


Sep 28th Sunday
Murakami Triathlon (Niigata Prefecture)
Registration starts on June 17th (TBA)

If you are interested in sign-up for any of these available Tri events, please feel free to drop us an email.

Have a great Golden week holidays!

Saturday, April 26, 2014

Zoot Wetsuits ftting date

Dear TAC Tri Club members,
 
We have set the schedule for wetsuits fitting from 5/8 (Thu) - 5/13(Tue)
 
During these days, you can actually fit one and swim with it.
 
Our next Open water swim sessio is on the 10th, so you can wear it while training that day.
We will have variety of size, from Small to XLarge, and we can give you the special discount for members who puchase during these days.
 
For more detail, we will announce it on the blog.
 
Feel free to ask us any questions.

 
http://zootsports.com/

Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Weekend Training plan for Apr 26 & 27

Dear TAC Tri Club members,
 
Hope all had wonderful weekend!
Here's update for this weekend training.

Saturday 26th 
Bike Ride (Long Distance, No Running) at Futago Tamagawa
Time: 6:30am meeting at  St Marys School
 
Swim Session at Sky Pool
Time: 2:30pm

Sunday 27th
Sprints / Run at Oifuto
Time: Advanced members at 7:30am / Beginners at 9:00am
 

There's variety of training available this weekend!
Please let us know which training you are interested participating.

Run & Bike session is spearheaded by Ernesto, Masa (Swim instructor at TAC) will be teaching Swimming session at Sky pool.

Feel free to contact us if you have any questions.


Friday, April 18, 2014

Update for training tomorrow

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

We had so far 5 of tri club members participate in tomorrow Bike Spring training at Oifuto.

Please be reminded that we will be meeting at Minatogaoka Futo Park tomorrow at 7:30am.
There is a police box at the corner and that's the point where we meet. please see the "Meet Here" in below map.

Don't forget to bring your bike, bike shoes, running shoes, and Water!

Looks like it'll be a bit chilly morning tomorrow, which I think is perfect for some serious sprint training.
Have a great training!

Monday, April 14, 2014

Weekend Training Update

Here's the update on this weekend block training spearheaded by Ernesto
He will be working on some bike sprint! 

Please let us know if you are interested in joining us.

Sunday April 20th
7:30am
Location: Oifuto
same location we met last time (check "meet here" on the map below)
 
Training might be cancelled due to weather condition.




Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Looking for new tri gears?

Are you looking for new tri wetsuits or shoes?

We got offer from Triathlon gear company "Zoot" to have wetsuits / shoes fitting oppotuniny at the club.

Before setting the date, we would like to know how many of our members would be interested in coming for fitting / looking for new gears, so please email us or comment on this blog if you are interested.

We might be able to get discount too!

Zoot is a global premier endurance sports brand, distributed across 22 countries and has introduced the first Triathlon-Specific Footwear Line. 
check out their website for more info: http://zootsports.com/

http://zootsports.com/


Weekend Training update

Our next training will be on this weekend Saturday April 12th

Will be running Open Water Swim Training at TAC Sky Pool.
*please be reminded that we will be doing on 2nd and 4th Saturdays

Time: 2:30-3:30
Instructor: Masa

Look forward to see you soon!


Wednesday, April 2, 2014

2014 JTU ID update

Dear TAC Tri Club Members,

If you are interested in sign-up for any Tri event in this year, you will need to create ID through Japan Triathlon Union (JTU) or if you have 2013 ID, you will need to update it.

If you need any assistance for updating or create new account, please contact the pool office.

thank you!

Tuesday, April 1, 2014

Importance of Warm Up & Cool Down

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

We'd like to share an article we found about the importance of warm-up/cool down & stretching
resource: Australian Sports Commission http://www.ausport.gov.au/

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Warm-up and cool-down activities should be incorporated into training and competition routines. The warm-up prepares the body for activity, as well as helping to prevent injury to muscles, which can be more susceptible to injury when cold. The cool-down helps the body clear lactic acid that builds up during any activity. Less lactic acid means less soreness and stiffness the next day!

What is the ideal warm-up?

The ideal warm-up will depend on the sport, the level of competition and the age of the participants. The warm-up should incorporate the muscle groups and activities that are required during training or competition. The intensity of the warm-up should begin at a low level gradually building to the level of intensity required during training or competition.
For most athletes, 5 to 10 minutes is enough. However in cold weather the duration of the warm-up should be increased.
The warm-up aims to:
  • prepare the body and mind for the activity
  • increase the body's core temperature
  • increase heart rate
  • increase breathing rate.

What about the cool-down?

Too many coaches neglect the cool-down at the end of a session. It is just as important, especially after vigorous exercise because the body needs time to slow down and it is an important step in aiding recovery. The cool down should occur immediately after training activities and should last 5 to10 minutes.
The cool-down can be the same sort of exercise as the warm-up but with low intensity body movement such as jogging or walking substituted for running. Stretching after activity helps to ensure maximum flexibility, relax the muscles, return them to their resting length and helps develop long-term attitudes to maintaining healthy lifestyles.

Stretching

Stretching activities can be included in the warm-up and cool down. There is now less emphasis on static-stretching during the warm-up, so stretches should move the muscle groups through the full range of movement required in the activity being performed (active stretching).
Static stretching is still appropriate during the cool-down and can be used to improve flexibility.
Some rules when stretching:
  • warm-up the body prior to stretching
  • stretch before and after exercise (active stretching during the warm up, static stretching during the cool down)
  • stretch all muscle groups that will be involved in the activity
  • stretch gently and slowly
  • never bounce or stretch rapidly
  • stretch gently to the point of mild discomfort, never pain
  • do not hold your breath when stretching; breathing should be slow and easy.
  • do not make stretches competitive.

Thursday, March 27, 2014

Available Tri-event around Tokyo

Dear TAC Tri Club members,

If you are looking for available triathlon event around Tokyo, here's what we reccomend.

June 7th Saturday
Izu Oshima Triathlon (Entry due coming soon!)

June 22nd Sunday
Watarase Triathlon

July 6th Sunday
Showa Koen Triathlon


If you are interested in participating any of these tri events, please feel free to visit the office or contact us via email.
As some events get full quickly, I recommend sign-up earlier as possible.


It's such a beautiful day today, season of Ohanami finally arrived.
I hope you enjoy the sunshine and cherry blossom blooming over the weekend!

Monday, March 24, 2014

Showa Koen Triathlon on July 6 -Entry started!


Dear TAC Tri Club Members,

If you are interested in sign-up for any triathlon events that not too far from Tokyo, here's another one!

Showa Koen Triathlon is on Sunday July 6th and entry also started.
swimming will be in the pool, so if you are not confident enough to do ocean swim yet, we recommend to participate this one.















Attached is the link to download documents for Showa Koen Triathlon.

http://www.jtu.or.jp/race/jtu/pdf/2014/2014showa.pdf

If you are interested to sign-up and need any assistance, please feel free to contact us.

Tuesday, March 18, 2014

Special session! Spinning Bike training this Thursday Night

Dear TAC Tri Club Members,

Hope everyone enjoying nice and warm spring weather.

Exciting news!
On this Thursday March 20th, we have booked the Studio (2F) for special session!
with TAC's brandnew Spinning Bikes, we are planning to have a Spinning Bike training session run by Ernesto.

It seems rain all-day on Thursday, so why don't we get togehter and train together at Studio without getting wet!?

Please let us know if you are interested.

Date: March 20th Thursday
Time: 8:30-9:30pm
Location: 2F Studio
No extra fee incur




Sunday, March 16, 2014

Next Open Water Swim Training

Dear TAC Tri club members,

Whether you went for group training or not, I hope all of you had a wonderful weekend with Sunshine!

Our next training will be on this weekend March 22nd Saturday

Will be running Open Water Swim Training at TAC Sky Pool.
*please be reminded that we will be doing on Saturdays from now on.

Time: 2:30-3:30
Instructor: Masa

Look forward to see you soon!



Thursday, March 13, 2014

Update on this weekends' training

Dear TAC Tri-Club members,

We will be meeting at Minatogaoka Futo Park tomorrow at 7am and on Sunday at 8am.
There is a police box at the corner and that's the point where we meet. please see the "Meet Here" in below map.

Don't forget to bring your bike, bike shoes, running shoes, and Water!

Meeting Point: Minatogaoka Futo Park
Address: 3 Chome Yashio Shinagawa, Tokyo


Have a nice weekend training!

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Beginner's Work-out outline - Week 2


Week 2

Goals: Build on previous workouts, endurance and hills. Add variation.


 

Day 1

Lift: Back, Biceps and Legs. 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises each body part.
Bike: 25 to 30 minutes indoors. Use an Upright Bike as opposed to a Recumbent Bike**. Work on keeping feet flexed (like scraping gum off the bottom of your shoes) and upper body relaxed. Keep your resistance moderate to heavy. Try to stay in the saddle. Do an interval program.

5 minute cool down.
Stretch: 10 to 15 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.

 

Day 2

Lift: Chest, Triceps, Abdominals. 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises each body part.
Bike: 30 to 35 minutes indoors. Stick with Upright Bike. Check your heart rate often on this workout. Try to stay within 70 to 75 % of your max heart rate (220-age as rough estimate) and add 15 to 30 second sprints (fast pedaling no more than 5 to 10 times).

5 minute cool down.
Stretch: 10 to 15 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.

 

Day 3

Lift: Shoulders, Back, Abdominals. 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises each body part.
Bike: Longer ride 50 to 60 minutes. This is an endurance ride. Try to put the resistance higher for a minute here and there (no more than 4 times) and come out of the saddle. Working on leg power and relaxed upper body. No bouncing or rocking.

5 minute cool down.
Stretch: 15 to 20 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.