Brecon Triathlon Club
Coaching Notes 2021
That's a Wrap! (posted 14/8/21)
No more regular track sessions for a while now. The focus this autumn switches to coached pool swimming.
Any ad hoc track/run sessions will be advertised on our Facebook and Whatsapp.
A block of track training will restart in the spring (2022) as a build up to the new race season.
Session 11 Friday 13th August @ 7:30pm (posted 14/8/21)
Park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
We will be benchmarking your current run speed as a baseline prior to winter training!
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
Session 10 Friday 6th August @ 7:30pm (posted 2/8/21)
Park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be trying out some cycling games!
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
Session 9 Friday 9th July @ 7:30pm (posted 4/7/21)
Park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering cornering, group riding and elastic bands in this session!
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
Session 8 Friday 2nd July @ 7:30pm (posted 28/6/21)
Park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering cadence and stride length in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
Session 7 Friday 25th June @ 7:30pm (posted 22/6/21)
Park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering gearing and cornering in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
Session 6 Friday 18th June @ 7:30pm (posted 14/6/21)
This year park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering braking plus having a look at posture, balance and stability when running.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
We may consider moving these sessions to a Tuesday as the summer progresses.
Session 5 Saturday 12th June @ 4pm (posted 7/6/21)
One off Pool Session - FREE
4-5pm
The "catch" followed by open water skills.
Regular coached swimming resumes in September.
Session 4 Friday 11th June @ 7:30pm (posted 29/5/21)
This year park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering transition work and double pace line riding in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
We may consider moving these sessions to a Tuesday as the summer progresses.
Session 3 Friday 28th May @ 7:30pm (posted 21/5/21)
This year park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering mounting and inline riding in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
We may consider moving these sessions to a Tuesday as the summer progresses.
Session 2 Friday 21th May @ 7:30pm (posted 20/5/21)
This year park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering funneling and stacking in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
We may consider moving these sessions to a Tuesday as the summer progresses.
Session 1 Friday 7th May @ 7:30pm (posted 3/5/21)
This year park at BLC car park and walk down to the track with your bike (saves reliance on BLC opening the track gate on time).
Be at the Pavilion for 7.25pm. The Pavilion will not be in use though.
We'll take a group photo for registration purposes.
You will need:
To be dressed to run (and keep warm).
If wet, have a change of clothes handy.
Bicycle
Cycle helmet - no helmet, no ride!
Trainers (we can't use cleats on the track)
We will be covering bike safety and bike balance in this session.
Please ensure your emergency contact details are up to date in Love Admin.
We may consider moving these sessions to a Tuesday as the summer progresses.
Coaching
Friday evenings at 7:30pm
Restarts spring 2022
Meet at the Pavilion
Cycling
Mixed Relay
What is Mixed Relay:
A team of 4 triathletes, 2 female, 2 male complete a super sprint course each and then tag their team mate. Order is always F:M:F:M and distances vary but are always shorter than a sprint triathlon.
Cycling
