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2008 Race Calendar
Looking for a race to do this weekend, or just planning your schedule out for the season? Check out our 2008 race calendar. Feel free to send any additional race information that you might have to Charity Vernon at charityv at desert-sharks dot com. 2007's archived calendar can be found HERE

2008 Club Calendar
To post a workout to the club calendar, you must be an approved Club Workout Leader. More information on how you can become a Workout Leader will be posted here soon. Send all post info (date, time, contact person, workout, etc) to Charity Vernon at charityv at desert-sharks dot com. Calendar additions must be submitted one week before their scheduled date to be posted on the calendar. We reserve the right to select calendar postings on a case by case basis, and to refuse publication of any submition. JANUARY 2008
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1/3/08 - Thursday - Planning Your Off-Season Clinic – 7PM
CANCELED!!!

1/3/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Sugarhouse Park: Meet at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park in the Rose Garden Parking Lot. Workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/5/08 - Saturday - Spin Session & Run - 7AM - Marv Jensen Rec Center: Workout will take place at Marv Jensen Fitness Center on 10300 S. Redwood Road. Spin session starts at 7AM and we will then follow that up with a short, easy brick run on the canal behind the fitness center around 8AM. County Gold members get in free, others are $4. Come for one or both. No one left behind. Workout leader is Kelly McPherson, she can be contacted at kellym at desert-sharks dot com.

1/10/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Liberty Park: Meet at NE corner of Liberty Park by bathrooms, enter park through the South entrance. workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/13/08 - Sunday - Club Distance Run - 8AM - Jordan River Parkway: Meet at the Riverton trailhead/parking lot just off of 12300 South and around 1000 West. The Saturday runs are usually out and back courses. Run as much or as little as you would like, average distance is around 5-10 miles..,some go more, some go less. We will also try to split into a couple different groups based on speeds. Workout leader is Steve Avery, he can be contacted at stevea at desert-sharks dot com.

1/17/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Sugarhouse Park: Meet at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park in the Rose Garden Parking Lot. Workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/19/08 - Saturday - Winter Tri 101 Clinic - 9AM Jeremy Ranch:
Come learn more about the growing sport of Winter Triathlon. The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club in association with Wasatch Area Race Productions and The BASH Winter Tri will be presenting a Winter Triathlon 101 clinic. Winter Triathlon is just that...a Winter Multisport event that consists of running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing - all performed on the packed/groomed XC ski trails. It is a perfect way to learn new sports, improve your base fitness, and expand your skills as a multi-sport athlete during the off-season. New to the sport of...don't worry, this clinic is for YOU! This will be a hands on learning process, so be sure to rent some skis and come prepared to have lots of fun. From skate ski instruction to practicing transitions...all aspects of the sport will be covered. A informational PDF flier is available HERE that has ski & mtn bike rental shops, driving directions, a clinic schedule, etc. Complete information on The BASH Winter Triathlon (2/23/08 - Soldier Hollow) can be found at www.bashwintertri.com. Clinic coordinator is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/24/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Liberty Park: Meet at NE corner of Liberty Park by bathrooms, enter park through the South entrance. workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/26/08 - Saturday - Club Distance Run - 8AM - City Creek/11th Ave: Meet in the parking area east of the capital office building, for a map of where that is, click here. The Saturday runs are usually out and back courses. Run as much or as little as you would like, average distance is around 5-10 miles..,some go more, some go less. We will also try to split into a couple different groups based on speeds. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

1/31/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Sugarhouse Park: Meet at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park in the Rose Garden Parking Lot. Workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

FEBRUARY 2008
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2/2/08 - Saturday - Spin Session & Run - 7AM - Marv Jensen Rec Center: Workout will take place at Marv Jensen Fitness Center on 10300 S. Redwood Road. Spin session starts at 7AM and we will then follow that up with a short, easy brick run on the canal behind the fitness center around 8AM. County Gold members get in free, others are $4. Come for one or both. No one left behind. Workout leader is Kelly McPherson, she can be contacted at kellym at desert-sharks dot com.

2/7/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Liberty Park: Meet at NE corner of Liberty Park by bathrooms, enter park through the South entrance. workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

2/14/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Sugarhouse Park: Meet at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park in the Rose Garden Parking Lot. Workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

2/16/08 - Saturday - Annual Indoor Swim Clinic - 7AM - Fairmont Aquatics:
This clinic is lead by several experienced swimmers, triathletes, and Desert Shark members - registration required. All levels will be accommodated. Dry land instruction and training, swimming, video taping of individuals, and post swimming/video instruction will be given. 7:15 AM Start Time - 7AM Check In. Fairmont Aquatics Center is located at 1044 E. Sugarmont Drive. Be sure to bring your swimming gear, as this will be a hands-on-clinic! Everyone is welcome. Registration is available online through ACTIVE.COM or by mail in form paper forms that are available HERE Clinic limited to 36 people, and registration will close upon reaching that number. Sign up early as this clinic always fills FAST! Clinic coordinator is Dianna Wright, she can be contacted at diannaw at desert-sharks dot com

2/17/08 - Sunday - Club Distance Run - 8AM - Jordan River Parkway: Meet at the Riverton trailhead/parking lot just off of 12300 South and around 1000 West. The Saturday runs are usually out and back courses. Run as much or as little as you would like, average distance is around 5-10 miles..,some go more, some go less. We will also try to split into a couple different groups based on speeds. Workout leader is Steve Avery, he can be contacted at stevea at desert-sharks dot com

2/21/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Liberty Park: Meet at NE corner of Liberty Park by bathrooms, enter park through the South entrance. workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

2/23/08 - Saturday - Club Distance Run - 8AM - City Creek/11th Ave: Meet in the parking area east of the capital office building, for a map of where that is, click here. The Saturday runs are usually out and back courses. Run as much or as little as you would like, average distance is around 5-10 miles..,some go more, some go less. We will also try to split into a couple different groups based on speeds. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

2/28/08 - Thursday - Club Tempo Run - 6:30PM - Sugarhouse Park: Meet at NE corner of Sugarhouse Park in the Rose Garden Parking Lot. Workouts usually last ~60 minutes with warmup and cooldown. These are lactate threshold workouts, great for building strength and endurance and boosting your lactate threshold. Run your own pace, we regroup during the jog recoveries. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

MARCH 2008
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3/1/08 - Saturday - Spin Session & Run - 7AM - Marv Jensen Rec Center: Workout will take place at Marv Jensen Fitness Center on 10300 S. Redwood Road. Spin session starts at 7AM and we will then follow that up with a short, easy brick run on the canal behind the fitness center around 8AM. County Gold members get in free, others are $4. Come for one or both. No one left behind. Workout leader is Kelly McPherson, she can be contacted at kellym at desert-sharks dot com.

3/6/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 6:30PM - Hillcrest High Track: Meet at Hillcrest High School Track, just off of 900 East and 7350 South, track is on the East side of the schoool. Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats. No one get's left behind, it's a track so come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/9/08 - Sunday - Club Distance Ride - 9:30AM - SLC to Cedar Fort & Back: Meet at the Raw Bean on 600 S. & West Temple at 9:30AM. This is our first century of the season, we'll follow it up with a short brick run afterwards. Complete details are on the club forum. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/13/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Hillcrest High Track: Meet at Hillcrest High School Track, just off of 900 East and 7350 South, track is on the East side of the schoool. Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats. No one get's left behind, it's a track so come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/15/08 - Saturday - Club Long Ride - Time & Place TBA: 70-80 Mile ride, meeting time and location will be announced on the club forum depending on weather. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/18/08 - Tuesday - 7-8:30PM - Bike Fitting 101: Do you want to increase your power output and lower your ride times? Are you trying to figure out why your single most expensive piece of equipment is not performing the way you intended? Are performance and comfort missing with your ride? The Fit Right uses concepts and procedures based upon the Fit Institute Slowtwitch (FIST), founded by Dan Empfield; providing the professional fitter with the knowledge and skills to properly analyze the athletes form and determine the adjustments necessary to properly align the rider to their bike.

Join us for an evening of triathlon bike fitting 101 with FIST Certified Bike Fitter, Mike Mamales of The Fit Right. Mike is an accomplished triathlete and excellent tri bike fitter. Come learn what makes a bike fit and how you can become a faster, more aerodynamic rider. Club members receive 10% off all bike fits from the FitRight. www.thefitright.com Members and non-members are welcome to attend this free clinic. When looking for a fit, the only question you need to ask..."Did You Get The Fit Right”? Clinic will take place at the East Millcreek Library (2266 Evergreen Avenue (3435 So.), SLC)

3/20/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Hillcrest High Track: Meet at Hillcrest High School Track, just off of 900 East and 7350 South, track is on the East side of the schoool. Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats. No one get's left behind, it's a track so come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/22/08 - Saturday - Club Long Ride Who's ready for an epic ride...Salt Lake City to Wendover, 120 miles...woohoo! Complete details for starting location and time will be posted on the club forum the week prior to the ride. You will need to arrange your own ride back from Wendover along with the drop off of nutritional supplies and water to our sag wagon leader (that info will be posted on forum as well). Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

3/27/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Hillcrest High Track: Meet at Hillcrest High School Track, just off of 900 East and 7350 South, track is on the East side of the schoool. Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats. No one get's left behind, it's a track so come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout. Workout leader is Rob Leishman, he can be contacted at rob at bamtriathlon dot com.

Saturday Bike Ride – 3/29 – South End of Valley – 8:30AM
We will leave from the LDS church at 10800 South and 3200 west. We will ride to 9800 South, then out Redwood around prison up to the Draper bench, then back to start. Pace is upbeat but not excruciating. It is 28 miles round trip. There is a long steady climb from river bottoms to the bench, otherwise it is fairly flat. A map is available at bikely.com ride name - church to draper bench via prison. 20-30 minute transition run after, if interested. Ride leader Josh Pettit email desertwestconstruction@msn.com cell phone 801-209-0659.

APRIL 2008
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4/1/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/3/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/8/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7:15PM (Diff Time) - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/10/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7:15PM (Diff Time) - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/15/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/17/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/22/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/23/08- Wednesday - Tri Newbie Clinic - 7PM - REI South Towne: This will be a basic introduction to triathlon. We will cover race basics, gear, transition, swimming, biking, running, USAT rules, and nutrition. The clinic will be conducted by Club Officers: Dianna Wright, Charity Vernon, Sue Pope and Bill Hirstius. We will cover a lot of material and have some time for Q&A. Clinic leader is Dianna Wright, she can be contacted at diannaw at desert-sharks dot com.

4/24/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

4/29/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

MAY 2008
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5/1/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/6/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/8/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/13/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7:10PM (Different Time) - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Erik Vernon.

5/15/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/20/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7:10PM (Different Time) - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Erik Vernon.

5/22/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Rob Leishman.

5/24/08 - Saturday - Shark Attack Tri-Newbie Clinic - 9AM: A free "newbie" triathlon clinic/ pre-race training day will be held on Saturday, May 24th at Crystal Hot Springs. Several of the basics will be covered such as transitions, wetsuits, starting, etc. The clinic will be followed by a group ride on the course and a group run on the course.

5/27/08 - Tuesday - Club Bike Intervals/Time Trials - 7PM - DAQ Parking Lot: Meet at the DAQ parking lot at 150 North 1950 West. From there we do a 4 mile warmup over to the Northeast side of the airport for a bike interval/time trial workout. With warmup, workout & cooldown, total workout lasts about 90 minutes. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and to ensure weather permits workout. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/29/08 - Thursday - Club Speedwork - 7PM - Various Locations: Workouts vary from 400meter intervals all the way up to mile repeats, hill repeats and tempo type of intervals. No one get's left behind, we either run at a track or at local parks like Dimple Dell, Liberty Park, Sugarhouse Park, etc...come run your own pace and as much or as little as you'd like. We always regroup during the recoveries between each interval. Check the group training section on the forum for exact workout and location. Workout leader is Charity Vernon, she can be contacted at charityv at desert-sharks dot com.

5/30/08 - Friday - Shark Attack Pre-Race Walkabout - 7PM: The Desert Sharks will also be conducting a pre-race walkabout on Friday, May 30th at the Crystal Hot Springs facility. For complete race details, visit the Shark Attack Race Page HERE.

5/31/08 - Saturday - Shark Attack Triathlon - Crystal Hot Springs:
The Desert Sharks are proud to present the 2008 Shark Attack Triathlon. As always, the Shark Attack Triathlon features a fun, family-friendly atmosphere. It's focus is on the thrill of completing a triathlon, whether it is your first or fiftieth. The race is designed for the novice triathlete, but offers a great early season warm-up, brick session, or friendly competition between groups of experienced triathlete friends. The Shark Attack is the perfect place to experience the tradition of triathlon. Events start May 24th and culminate with the race on May 31st, 2008 at the beautiful Crystal Hot Springs Resort.

2008 Registration for The Shark Attack Triathlon is now OPEN. We have reserved the entire Crystal Hot Springs Resort from Friday afternoon through the race. There are limited campsites available and they are only available through the Active registration portal. We’ve also changed the bike course to an out and back, to alleviate riding on the rough chip-seal. The race is going to be bigger and better than ever....register online today!

JUNE 2008
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6/1/08 - Sunday - BAM Triathlon Pre Race Training Day - 8AM - Deer Creek Reservoir/Soldier Hollow: Come preview the BAM Triathlon (www.bamtriathlon.com) course, this is a pre-race training day sponsored by BAM. Stick around afterwards for a Tri-A-Burger BBQ, meat & buns (hamburgers & hot dogs) will be provided by Wasatch Area Race Productions. Clinic contact is Charity Vernon, email her at charityv at desert-sharks dot com

6/7/08 - Saturday - BAM Triathlon Pre Race Training Day - 8AM - Deer Creek Reservoir/Soldier Hollow: Come preview the BAM Triathlon (www.bamtriathlon.com) course, the 2nd BAM pre-race training day sponsored by WARP. Stick around afterwards for a Tri-A-Burger BBQ, meat & buns (hamburgers & hot dogs) will be provided by Wasatch Area Race Productions. Clinic contact is Charity Vernon, email her at charityv at desert-sharks dot com

6/25/08 - Wednesday - Open Water Swimming 101 - 6PM - East Canyon Reservoir: The Desert Sharks Triathlon Club presents our annual open water swim clinic and wetsuit demo day at East Canyon Reservoir on June 25, 2008. The clinic is free to all members. Nonmembers pay $5.00 (plus small service fee) in advance or $10 at the lake.

Clinic Registration: http://www.active.com (service fee added at checkout)

Are you interested in learning techniques for swimming in open water? Are you looking to improve your open water swim times? Are you interested in doing your first triathlon but the open water is intimidating? We can address all of these things any many more during the clinic.

The clinic will provide safety kayaks as well as professional coaches and elite triathletes to assist in techniques and water safety. We will have a group for new swimmers/triathletes to open water and then another group of more experienced open water swimmers looking for a great workout.

New for this year, we will have wetsuits available for the clinic. These suits will be provided by Wasatch Running Company (Zoot wetsuits) and SBR Sports in Orem (Blue Seventy wetsuits). If you do not have a wetsuit do not hesitate to attend the clinic and try out some of these great suits. If you already have a wetsuit this is your opportunity to evaluate a different suit.

The clinic sign in will be at 6:00pm and the clinic will start promptly at 6:30pm. If you would like to demo one of the wetsuits please arrive a little early to allow extra time for proper fitting by the experts from Wasatch and SBR.

Directions: Take I-80 towards Park City. Take the East Canyon exit and head up the hill. It will wind around for quite a while. When the road straightens out, you will soon come to East Canyon resort. Go right on by. You will soon hit the reservoir. Follow the road around. Eventually you will come to a stop sign. If you go right, you will end up in Henefer. Go left. We will meet in the gravel parking lot overlooking the lake. If you end up to the state park, you have gone too far.

7/10/2008 - Thursday - Running Form & Injury Prevention Clinic - 7PM - Hillcrest High School
Learn how to maximize your potential and avoid injuries with BJ Christiansen. Clinic will be at the Hillcrest High School which is just off of 900 East and 7350 South.

Summer 2008 (exact date TBA) - Thursday - Bike Saftey/Etiquette Clinic: Have you ever learned the basic rules of the road, are you nervous about going to group rides because you don't have a lot of experience or know basic bike safety....well this is the clinic for you. We will go over basic bike handling skills, hand signals for turning, stopping, basic bike etiquette, etc. Clinic leaders is Dianna Wright, she can be contacted at diannaw at desert-sharks dot com.

JULY 2008
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