The 2010 Galway Triathlon Club lecture series will continue next week with a talk on front crawl swimming, a chance to learn more about effortless, and efficient technique. The complete series is as follows:
The Front crawl
Local swimming coach Andrew Lally goes through the theory and mechanics of front crawl swimming stroke. This is a chance to find out how and what makes us glide more gracefully, swim more efficiently, and leave the water refreshed.
Venue: Radisson hotel, Monday February 8, 7pm.
New to Triathlon, Beginners day
Training and Preparation for your First Race . A lecture for all who are new to triathlon or considering taking up the sport. The day will tell you all you need to know about getting started in triathlon, and all the theory and skills you need to know. More details to follow
Venue : kingfisher club, NUIG, February 20 ,9am -1pm
Sports injury treatment and prevention
Sports therapist John Butler will give a talk on what to do to prevent injury, and what to do if those dreaded injuries occur to get you back on track.
Venue: Radisson hotel, Monday February 22, 7pm. tbc
Core and strength training for triathletes
A Lecture explaining the rationale of strength training by Sarah Thornton,. This talk will also include an outline of the importance of flexibility and stability in a strength programme.
Venue: Raddisson hotel, Monday March 8, 7pm. tbc
Basic Bike Maintenance
Well-known local cyclist and Bike shop owner Nigel Forde will conduct a demonstration on basic bicycle maintenance for all levels of cyclist.
Venue: Nigel’s Cycle Store, Liosbaun. Monday March, 22, 7pm
All talks will be held at 7pm in the Radisson, apart from the bike maintenance talk which will be held in Nigels Cycle Store on the Tuam Road. Each session will cost €2, or €10 for the series
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