Clinical nutritionist Chris Latham will be providing Nutrition related clinics in conjunction with the Goleta Beach Triathlon. Everyone is invited to this free clinic whether you plan to race the Goleta Beach Triathlon or not. Chris will be covering the topics listed below and will be available for additional questions.
Nutrition for Beginning Athletes – 2:00 pm (Saturday July 29, 2017)
- Electrolytes, why you need them, what they do and how to prevent hyponatremia.
- Inflammation: what is it and how to prevent it
- Anemia: what is it and how to prevent it
- Adrenal fatigue: what is it and how to prevent it
Kyle Visin, Tri Club member and owner of Killer B Fitness, will be conducting a Transition Clinic in conjunction with the Goleta Beach Triathon. The clinic will take place on Saturday, the day prior to the race. Everyone is invited to this free clinic whether you plan to race the Goleta Beach Triathlon or not. Kyle will cover the details listed below and will additionally provide a race specific briefing afterwards.
Transition Clinic – 2:30 pm (Saturday July 29, 2017)
Everything you need to know about having the safest and most efficient transitions.
- Understanding race day flow of traffic
- Setting up your transition area
- What to do before, during, and after T1 (swim to bike) and T2 (bike to run)
- Tips for faster and more efficient transitions
General Information Clinic – 3:00 pm
- Race overview
- New and first time athlete tips and suggestions
- Course analysis and information including transition layout
- USAT rules and regulations including disqualification and penalties
- Question and answer session
Join us for our first First Saturday Club Bike Ride! We will have a bike handling and group riding etiquette clinic at 8 AM and the bike ride begins at 8:30 AM. There will be a no-drop group, and the more members we have the more pace groups we can establish.
Download a copy of our Group Ride Etiquette and Rules and please read prior to attending a club ride! Download HERE
It's time to work on your swim stroke and technique and here's the perfect opportunity to do that.
SB Masters is hosting a Swim Stroke Clinic and a Power Workout
Sessions are 1 hour long and you can sign up for either 9:00 am or 10:00 am using this SIGN UP SHEET LINK
- You'll receive a video analysis and instructions
- All participants also have the opportunity to complete a Power Swim workout during the hour which includes power work in the water and on the pool deck.
- Participants are welcome to stay for both hours and get a longer workout!
- Video analysis will be done one-by-one during the given hour.
Session hours are limited to 10 swimmers.
To cover the cost of the lifeguard, there will be $10.00 fee for participation.
Join Coach AB and Coach Jason Smith and get your swimming off to a great start this season!
Echelon Santa Barbara is hosting a Road Cycling Skills Clinic on June 4. This is an opportunity you really don’t want to miss. Your $150 gets you half a day of intense work with two great coaches, your one-day USAC license, and lunch after at Panino in Los Olivos. Only 12 participants max, 5 spots already taken! Register now, registration ends when we fill up – no day-of registration. Triathletes take note: To participate you must be on a standard road bike with dropped handlebars – no tri bars!
Please join us Saturday June 4 at Echelon's 2nd Cycling Skills Clinic, led by Coaches Jill Gass (https://www.revolutioncoaching.com/jill-gass) & Nate Loyal (https://www.loyalcoaching.com/about)
Skills Clinic Registration (http://echelonsantabarbara.org/calendar) The last time we did this (Pre-Covid) it was a great success; you won't want to miss this opportunity to learn new skills or brush up (on what you think you know.)
- If you are nervous about riding in a group - this is for you.
- If drafting seems crazy - this is for you.
- If you watch bicycle racing on tv and wonder about pace lines - this is for you.
- If riding too close makes you uncomfortable - this is for you.
- If you want to learn how to do an emergency stop - this is for you.
- If you want to improve your bike handling skills - this is for you.
- Want to be a better climber? Likewise.
- Do you want to be a more confident descender? We can help with that.
- Do you want to be a smarter, safer rider?
If you think you already have all the necessary skills, you'll be surprised at what you can learn in a day working with coaches with the expertise of Jill & Nate. (Plus, it's really a lot of fun!)
It takes a lot of work to put this together - we have USAC permits & insurance and we will cover the cost of the one-day USAC license you'll need. Echelon Santa Barbara (http://echelonsantabarbara.org) is doing this as a service to the community. We'll even provide lunch!
All you need to do is take advantage of this great opportunity. June 4 is approaching! Register Now! (http://echelonsantabarbara.org/calendar) If we don't have a sufficient number of participants we may have to cancel! To maximize your experience this is limited to 12 riders.