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- What is a triathlon? Triathlon is a sport that combines the activities of swimming, cycling and running and most commonly in that order.
- What is a typical triathlon event? First you swim a little (usually in open water such as a lake), then you bike a little, and finally you run a little. Simple. Distances vary from sprint (Swim .5M / Bike 12-15M / Run 3.1M) to ironman (Swim 2.4M / Bike 112M / Run 26.2M).
- Why should I train for a triathlon? Cross-training for 3 activities breaks the monotony of training for a single sport, makes you stronger well-rounded athlete, and helps limit repetitive stress injuries.
- Do I have to own a bike to join the club? No. In the winter and early spring, club members train on the stationary bikes at Coles Sports Center. You will need a bike if you want to race.
- Where and when do you train? We offer 2-4 coached training sessions per week. Indoor sessions are conducted in the pool, cardio and weight rooms at Coles Sports Center. Outdoor bike, run and BRick workouts commonly occur in Central Park, but other venues within and beyond Manhattan are visited.
- What is a BRickQuite simply, this is running immediately after cycling. For many participants, is the most challenging aspect of triathlon.
- Do I have to participate in triathlons to join the club? No. Some club members never ride a bike outdoors. However, all members are encouraged to form a relay team in at least one event.
- Do I have to be a gifted athlete in great
shape to join? No. We encourage participation
regardless of your incoming fitness level.
You must however want to improve your fitness
and be ready to work out hard.
- Do I have to be a good swimmer? No. We will make you a better swimmer. Triathlon swimming has its own technique, so almost everyone has to start over, even former collegiate swimmers.
- Who can join? Any member of the Coles Sports and Recreation Center and the Palladium Athletic Facility may join. This includes full-time NYU students, and faculty, staff and alumni who have membership and access to the athletic facilities. Contact the Membership Office (212-998-2045) for more details.
- How do I join? There are organizational
meetings at the start of fall and spring semester.
Look for announcements at the Sports Center
or contact Coach
Mike Galvan
- I am not part of the NYU community. What can I do? Consider joining the Triathlon Association of New York City (TANYC) for coached triathlon workouts. A few local running clubs have large multi-sport (triathlon) participation. The New York Flyers is a more social running club. The many Flyer triathletes gather for swim and bike workouts and to travel to races. The Central Park Track Club has several members who are excellent triathletes. The Front Runners is a running club for lesbians, gay men, and supportive non-gay people of all athletic abilities. Many pools have masters' swimming groups that include triathletes, particularly the beautiful 50 meter Asphalt Green pool. NYC triathletes meet and greet at events in the NYC area. Look for listings on MetroTri and in the free print publication MetroSports New York to be found at most gyms.
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