YMCA Triathlon Training
Triathlete’s!!!! Join the YMCA of Greater Syracuse in its new Triathlon Training Program! Launched in January the Syracuse YMCA branches are dedicated to helping the new Triathlete, as well as those who are experienced Triathlete’s. The program focuses on all levels and will be able to help you reach your goals.
The YMCA offers classes and programs for athletes of all levels at all of our three area YMCA branches. This set-up will open several training times and clinics to work on any part of the Triathlon you need help in.
FOR New Triathletes we offer:
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Swim Clinics with 3 levels based on experience. They are FREE to members and are $95 for Non-Members. Clinics run for seven weeks. Registration has started for these clinics! Call one of our three branches for the next round of clinics starting soon! These clinics are sure to help you find your groove and prepare you for the water segment of the event.
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We also offer a cycle program called "8 Week Ride" for YMCA Members. The "8 Week Ride" is perfect for those starting on a bike for the first time. Our instructors will take you through the steps get ready to train for the bicycle portion of the event.
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Also, being offered are running programs that focus on speed work and endurance runs as we approach the summer. There is a Running Hydro Training Program geared for enhancing runner’s abilities, reducing the impact of street/treadmill running. This will help prevention injury. This is a must-do program for any runner! Just supplementing one day of your normal running with the Hydro Training can improve overall speed, strength, technique and reduce the potential for injury or help keep your legs strong if injured. Cost for Members is $30.00 and Non Members pay: $50.00
Experienced Triathletes have the option to participate in all the above trainings as well as the following:
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Six Masters Swim Team Sessions per Week
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Endurance Swim Training
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“Coached” swims
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Three Pools with four or more open lap lanes (See schedule for those times)
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Indoor Brick Workouts
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Indoor Cycle Classes 7 days a week
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Endurance Rides
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Individual/Group Running (Indoor Speed Workouts)
All of these programs are FREE for YMCA Members.
YMCA Members receive all these options at our three locations. This means you get 7 days a week of training opportunities! There is free Childcare at North & East Area Y’s for Family Members during scheduled time. Check your local branch for times.
Interested? Call one of our Branch Directors for more information!
East: Dennie Taft Assoc. Executive Director of Health and Wellness at 637-2025 ext. 220 or Mathew Engineri Aquatic Director 637-2025 ext. 217 Prefer to e-mail us Click Here!
North: Jessica DesRosiers Health and Wellness Director 451-2562 ext. 214 or Jennifer Savery Aquatic Director 451-2562 ext. 211 Prefer to e-mail us Click Here!
Downtown: Shelley Lamas Health and Wellness Director 474-6851 or Andy D’Agati Aquatic Coordinator 474-6851 Prefer to e-mail us Click Here!
Important information and updates:
Join us on Facebook by Clicking Here! Our Facebook page holds fast updates and news for our Triathletes! Also on Facebook join Mathew Engineri's Swimming Drill Blog! Join the YMCA Oneida Shores Open Water Swim (YOSOWS) Group by Clicking Here! Are you already a member of the group and want to see the most recent update every Tuesday? Click Here! Matt's Blog is under the discussion tab labeled Training Tips. Each week will focus on a new topic building on the tip before. This Blog will get your individual swim training off on the right foot!
YMCA Training Calendar: Click Here!