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Hello Fellow Triathletes! Keep reading for the latest information on all of the upcoming clincs, training days and races with the Desert Sharks Triathlon Club.
Weekly Group Training – Monday Swims, Tuesday and Thursday Runs, Saturday Swims Holiday Events to Keep You Moving – Snap Fitness Turkey Run Sponsor Sales – Wasatch Running Center  Mtn Biking & Trail Running on Snow Clinic - Sat. Dec. 13 & 27, 2008 - 10AMCome learn more about the growing sport of Winter Triathlon with 2 seperate clinics. Hosted by WARP Racing & The Desert Sharks in conjuction with the upcoming BASH Winter Triathlon. Both of these clinics will focus on the aspects of mtn biking and running on snow, so yes...bring your mountain bikes and bring your running shoes. All abilities are welcome, youth will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the clinic waiver.
LOCATION/DIRECTIONS: Dirt access road that runs in between Jeremy Ranch & East Canyon. We'll meet on the Jeremy Ranch side. (this is the plan for right now, the venue might have to be changed if snow levels aren't adequate). Final details will be posted the week before each clinic on The Desert Sharks & BASH Winter Tri websites. WHAT TO BRING: Running shoes & a mtn bike. Hot drinks & snacks will be provided afterwards. COST: Free!  Cross Country Ski Clinic – December 20, 2008 - Mt. Dell Golf Course - 1PMWinter is the perfect time to do some cross training. Cross country and skate skiing are great ways to stay in shape and enjoy the winter snow. This clinic is supported by TUNA (The Utah Nordic Alliance), WARP's BASH Winter Triathlon and Wild Rose. Guest instructors from TUNA and the Desert Sharks will be conducting. Beginners and experienced skiers are welcome. You don’t need to be a Desert Shark to attend. Youth welcome and encouraged to come, but will need to be accompanied by a parent or guardian who can sign the clinic waiver.
COST: Mountain Dell 2008/09 Season pass holders free or $5 track fee, refundable with purchase of a season pass. Greeters will be available to help you purchase TUNA memberships and Mountain Dell Track passes. WHAT TO BRING: Skis, poles, boots, hat, sunglasses, sunblock, wind proof gloves, etc. EQUIPMENT RENTAL: Rental equipment will be available at a discounted rate through Wild Rose located in Salt Lake City on 702 Third Ave - 801-533-8671. The fees for Mtn. Dell Track use are as follows: - $5 per day for occasional use, - $50 for a season pass (members), $60 for nonmembers - Juniors 15 and under ski free. For more information on TUNA, visit www.utahnordic.com. For complete information on The BASH Winter Triathlon, visit www.bashwintertri.com  Winter Swim Clinic – February 2008Complete details coming soon! Shark Attack Tri – June 20, 2008, So. County Pool (Riverton, UT) Complete details coming soon! Newbie, Bike, and Open Water Swim Clinics – Spring 2008 Complete details coming soon! WEEKLY GROUP WORKOUTS Back to top Monday Evening Swim Workouts - Start Dec. 1 - Gold’s Gym (7800 S Redwood Rd) - 6:45-8PM Starting in December we will be having weekley Monday night swims in conjuction with the NCC challenge. Monday's group leader is Josh Pettit. Josh will provide a workout each Monday for a 75min workout. It costs $10 to swim at Gold's Gym if you don't have a membership there, but you can get a free one day trial pass the first time you go. Check the group training forum for complete workout details for each week. Saturday Morning Swim Workouts - Start Dec. 6 - Murray Park Center - 7:30--8:45AM Starting in December we will be having weekley Saturday morning swims in conjuction with the NCC challenge. Saturday's group leaders are Dianna Wright & Sue Pope. They will provide a workout each Saturday for a 75min workout. The cost is $5, if you’re not a member of the Murray Rec Center. There will be a specific focus for each week. If there is interest, we will run afterward. The Murray Park Rec Center is located at 202 E Murray Park Avenue, in Murray Park. Dec. 6 – Form and glide. We’ll do some drills and work on gliding through the water. We’ll play some golf and do some timing – bring your water resistance watch if you can. Dec. 13 – Theme under construction Dec. 20 – Theme under construction Dec. 27 – Distance day! We’ll have some fun and finish up with a timed 30 minute swim (swim as far as you can in 30 minutes). Check the group training forum for complete workout details for each week. Tuesday Evening Run Hill Workouts - Various Locations - 7:15PM Winter is a great time to work on our strength, so we will be running hills on most Tuesdays this Winter. All abilities are welcome, you don't have to be a club member, we each go our own hard pace on the pushes and regroup during the recoveries. Exact workout will be posted on the sharks group training forum. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charity at bamtriathlon dot com. Thursday Evening Run Speed/Tempo Workouts - Various Locations - 7:15PM Workout will consists of some repeats, intervals or tempo runs, anywhere from 400meters to 2mile tempos. All abilities are welcome, you don't have to be a club member, we each go our own hard pace and regroup during the jog recoveries. Exact workout will be posted on the sharks group training forum. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charity at bamtriathlon dot com. WATCH THE CLUB FORUM FOR ADDITIONAL POSTED WEEKLY WORKOUTS HOLIDAY EVENTS TO KEEP YOU MOVING Back to top  Snap Fitness Turkey Run - Benefiting The Utah Food BankDATE: November 27, 2008 TIME: 8:00 AM DISTANCE: 5k run or 2k run/walk INFO: 100% of the proceeds will go directly to the Utah Food Bank Directed by triathlete and Super-Shark Kelly McPherson, come burn off your Thanksgiving feast before your eat it while helping your neighbors in need. To sweeten the deal, everyone participating in the 5k/2k run/walk will be entered into a drawing for FREE turkeys or pies. Everyone, including spectators, who bring canned food to donate to the Utah Food Bank will receive entry into another drawing for FREE turkeys or pies. Come help us write the biggest check and the biggest load of food to the Utah Food Bank that we can! Check it out online: HERE To register online via active.com: HERE Come join your friendly Sharks and help Kelly help the Hungry. SPONSOR SALES Back to top Wasatch Running Center  Wasatch Running Center is having a Pre-Thanksgiving Sale, be sure to shop early and save! They have a few specials that will last until Thanksgiving and some that will last through the holiday season. Check out the following specials:Garmin Forerunner 205 - Was $200 Now $140 Garmin Forerunner 305 - Was $300 Now $160 Great deals on the Garmin watches. Don't miss out on this opportunity. If we are out, we can order one in for you at this great price. Oakley & Smith Sunglasses - 20% Off 20-40% Off Recently Discontinued Shoes - Call for pricing 50% Off all triathlon apparel Great deals on wetsuits, new and rental! Check out their newsletter page here for all other sales going on: www.wasatchrunningcenter.com/newsletter.htm Hope to see you soon! Wasatch Running Center 8946 South State Street Sandy, UT 84070 801-566-8786 www.wasatchrunningcenter.com CLUB SPONSORS  CLUB VENDORS 
Happy Training, Dianna Wright, President Desert Sharks Triathlon Club diannaw at desert-sharks dot com |