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!
Thursday, March 27, 2014
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.
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.
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
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!

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
Have a nice weekend training!
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
Stretch: 15 to 20 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.
Tuesday, March 11, 2014
Weekend Group training -Bike&Run
Dear TAC Tri Club members,
Please find below about this weekend's training Information:
We will need who is coming before the weekend, so please drop us a email if you are joining.
Training will be spearheaded by our veteran Tri Member, Ernesto.
*Please note: incase of rain, training will be cancelled
March 15th Saturday
Time: 7:00am
Location: Oifuto
Training: Short bike ride follow by short sprints / runs
What to bring: Running Shoes & Water
March 16th Sunday
Time: 8:00am
Location: Oifuto
Training: Longer bike ride
What to bring: Water
Please find below about this weekend's training Information:
We will need who is coming before the weekend, so please drop us a email if you are joining.
Training will be spearheaded by our veteran Tri Member, Ernesto.
*Please note: incase of rain, training will be cancelled
March 15th Saturday
Time: 7:00am
Location: Oifuto
Training: Short bike ride follow by short sprints / runs
What to bring: Running Shoes & Water
March 16th Sunday
Time: 8:00am
Location: Oifuto
Training: Longer bike ride
What to bring: Water
Monday, March 10, 2014
Watarase Triathlon June 22 -Entry started
Dear TAC Tri Club Members,
If you are interested in sign-up for any triathlon not too far from Tokyo, here's one.
Watarase Triathlon will be hold in June 22nd Sunday in Watarase Gumma prefecture, where is very close from Tokyo, you can reach there in 2 hours drive.
Entry has just started and if you are interested, please visit the link (written only in Japanese, so please let us know if you need any assistance for sign-up)
There's also a discount if you sign-up by the end of April, don't miss out this chance!
http://www.mspo.jp/entry/?evcode=TW14
You can choose either Sprint (0.75km swim / 20km bike / 5k run) or Standard Distance (1.5km swim / 40km bike / 10km run)
If you are interested in sign-up for any triathlon not too far from Tokyo, here's one.
Watarase Triathlon will be hold in June 22nd Sunday in Watarase Gumma prefecture, where is very close from Tokyo, you can reach there in 2 hours drive.
Entry has just started and if you are interested, please visit the link (written only in Japanese, so please let us know if you need any assistance for sign-up)
There's also a discount if you sign-up by the end of April, don't miss out this chance!
http://www.mspo.jp/entry/?evcode=TW14
You can choose either Sprint (0.75km swim / 20km bike / 5k run) or Standard Distance (1.5km swim / 40km bike / 10km run)
Thursday, March 6, 2014
Beginner's Work-out Outline
Dear TAC Tri Club members,
Here's the tips we found from BeginnerTriathlete.com and thought might help beginners just started your triathlon training.
Our veteran's comment & tips are more than welcome! Feel free to leav e your comment.
Here's the tips we found from BeginnerTriathlete.com and thought might help beginners just started your triathlon training.
Our veteran's comment & tips are more than welcome! Feel free to leav e your comment.
Week
1
Goals: Begin baseline workout. Get through the first week feeling rejuvenated and enthusiastic.
Goals: Begin baseline workout. Get through the first week feeling rejuvenated and enthusiastic.
Day 1
5 minute Warm Up
Lift: Legs (include abductors and adductors)*, Back and
Abdominals. 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises each body part.
Bike: 20 to 25 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 light to moderate. Just trying to create some endurance in this first mode.
Bike: 20 to 25 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 light to moderate. Just trying to create some endurance in this first mode.
5 minute Cool Down
Stretch:
10 to 15 minutes of FULL BODY stretching!
Stretching reduces DOMS (delayed onset muscle soreness).
Example
video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oj9-4ZQes4
Day 2
5 minute Warm Up
Lift: Shoulders, Chest, Abdominals. 2
sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises each body part.
Bike: 30 to 35 minutes indoors. Stick with Upright Bike (you burn more calories on an Upright Bike as the position forces you to work against gravity). Use a program and add hills in this routine. Time to start getting used to using those vital leg muscles.
Bike: 30 to 35 minutes indoors. Stick with Upright Bike (you burn more calories on an Upright Bike as the position forces you to work against gravity). Use a program and add hills in this routine. Time to start getting used to using those vital leg muscles.
5 minute Cool Down.
Stretch: 10 to 15 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.
Stretch: 10 to 15 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.
Day 3
5 minute Warm Up
Lift:
Biceps, Triceps, Abdominals. 2 sets of 10 to 12 repetitions for 2 exercises
each body part.
Bike: Longer ride 40 to 50 minutes. Incorporate hills and endurance with this workout. There will be one longer ride each week; this is the first for the month. 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.
Bike: Longer ride 40 to 50 minutes. Incorporate hills and endurance with this workout. There will be one longer ride each week; this is the first for the month. 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.
Stretch: 15 to 20 minutes of FULL BODY stretching.
Monday, March 3, 2014
Open Water Training session at Sky Pool
Dear TAC Tri Club Members,
Day 1 of 2014 Tri Club started last Sunday.
We had total 6 members showed up for their first Open Water training.
Our next training will be on next weekend March 15 & 16th spearheaded by veteran triathlete & one of TAC member Ernesto.
Location and time will be announced on the blog.
Saturday, March 1, 2014
2014 Tri-Club season kicks off tomorrow!
Dear TAC Tri club members,
Tomorrow is the first day of 2014 TAC Tri Club!!
If you haven't sign-up for this year yet, now is the chance to do it!
We will see you at the Sky Pool at 2:30-3:30pm
Our first training is Open Water Swim Training with Masa.
We will keep you updated for more training session schedule.
Stay connected.
Tomorrow is the first day of 2014 TAC Tri Club!!
If you haven't sign-up for this year yet, now is the chance to do it!
We will see you at the Sky Pool at 2:30-3:30pm
Our first training is Open Water Swim Training with Masa.
We will keep you updated for more training session schedule.
Stay connected.
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