Portland Triathlon Club http://www.pdxtriclub.org Oregon's Largest Multisport Club Mon, 20 Feb 2012 21:32:27 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Indoor Spins at UEF http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/20/indoor-spins-at-uef/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/20/indoor-spins-at-uef/#comments Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:01:13 +0000 jon http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=689 Read more →]]> Starting this week! Announced at our Feb. 19th meeting, we are now offering Wednesday night indoor spin workouts. These will be taking place every other Wednesday night 7:15- 8:15 PM until the weather “forces” us outside. Trainers are provided by UEF for a $5 donation for upkeep. If you have your own trainer and just want to join in then all you need to do is show up. You will need your own bike (spin cycles are not provided) a towel, and water bottle. This is great for beginners and those of you procrastinating getting some pre-season cycling in as well as you experienced folks who are tired of solitary “riding” looking at garage walls. Further details if needed are on our Google calendar and Facebook page. Looking forward to a great group. See you there!

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/20/indoor-spins-at-uef/feed/ 0 2/18 Swim Cancelled due to a conflict http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/218-swim-cancelled-due-to-a-conflict/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/218-swim-cancelled-due-to-a-conflict/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:46:08 +0000 becky http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=668 There will be no swim on 2/18!  See you next week on 2/25!  Remember all are welcome to drop in for our swim.  5 dollars for members and 1o dollars for non-members. 

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/218-swim-cancelled-due-to-a-conflict/feed/ 0 Next Club Meeting 2/19 http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/next-club-meeting-219/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/next-club-meeting-219/#comments Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:45:06 +0000 becky http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=666 Read more →]]> Join us at our next club meeting this Sunday February 19th at Upper Echelon Fitness 1420 NW 17th Portland!
 
The meeting begins at 6pm and there is a free foam roller pre-clinic from 5:30 to 6pm.  

Other meeting highlights include a Q and A from experienced triathletes (over 85 years of experience on our panel!), winners and prizes for the workout motivation contest, a discussion on how bike fits can benefit your speed and injury prevention, and an optional training on how to use training peaks so you can understand the club training plans that will soon be released. 

As always our meetings are free and open to the public.

Optional Pre Clinic 5:30pm: 5:30 to 6:00 pm Pre meeting clinic by Laura Green, LMT on use of a foam roller for recovery.  Laura has requested that you bring our own foam roller if you have one.  If not, come anyway!

Meeting 6pm:
Q and A panel with 85 + years experience (all ages, male and female, and a range of speeds will be there). 
Winners from motivation contest
Details on the Shamrock Team-up to 70 members-yeah!!
Bike fits and why they are important.
and more….
Optional training peaks lesson from Zach  (approximately 30 minutes)

Our next (3rd) meeting date is Monday, March 19th at JD Pence Swim Shop!

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/02/16/next-club-meeting-219/feed/ 0 Online Registration for Upcoming Bike Maintenance Clinics Now Available! http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/01/04/online-registration-for-upcoming-clinics-now-available/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/01/04/online-registration-for-upcoming-clinics-now-available/#comments Wed, 04 Jan 2012 19:31:34 +0000 cindy http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=516 Read more →]]> We are planning dates for our bike maintenance clinics with Tori from Gracie’s Wrench.    And now you can register and pay online!   The first clinic is Hands on Flat Repair Clinic Sunday February 26th 6:30 to 8:30 PM at Upper Echelon Fitness.  (Note this date was recently changed)

Our hands on clinics with Tori fill up fast so do not delay in registering.   This will be an in depth tire changing clinic that will get you back in the race or on your training ride faster.  Tori says that  she  can teach anyone to change a flat in under 10 minutes, whether they’ve done it before or are experienced or not.   She says: “I really push this one because I’ve yet to have any student in 6 years of Gracie’s Wrench –even the most expert in flat repair– not learn something new from it. I really think it’s that valuable. Mainly because fixing a flat is one of the most difficult things I teach and it’s what folks have to do most often.”   Gracie’s Wrench is one of our newest partners -here is the website for you to check out:  www.gracieswrench.com   Your membership gets you a discount on any services. 

  • 2 hour, hands-on workshop. Participants complete all the work themselves on their own bikes. people max
  • Click on this link to pay and reserve your spot  https://www.123signup.com/register?id=ckhrh
  • Cost is 12 dollars for race team; 17 for members; 20 for non members and this includes online fees.  


 
]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2012/01/04/online-registration-for-upcoming-clinics-now-available/feed/ 0 Announcing our New Membership Management Program!! http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/31/announcing-our-new-membership-management-program/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/31/announcing-our-new-membership-management-program/#comments Sat, 31 Dec 2011 21:55:57 +0000 cindy http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=497 Read more →]]> The Portland Triathlon Club is excited to launch our new Membership Management program! Starting today, December 31st, 2011 (we just couldn’t wait until January 1!!), we will be using 123Signup to manage our membership and event registrations.

The benefits of this new program:

  • Lower fees for registrations
  • Utilizes PayPal
  • Members can update their membership profiles for changes in email address, phone, etc.
  • Check your membership status online!
  • Register for workshops and other events online, including waitlists for full events
  • Automatic renewal options and email reminders

If you are already a member, you may login to check your status or make any changes to your contact information at this link: https://www.123signup.com/profile?Org=pdxtriclub. We strongly encourage everyone to login and update their profile.

Your login name is the email address you provided to us when you registered with the Portland Triathlon Club.

Click on the link next to “Forgot your password or don’t have a password? Click here and we’ll e-mail your password to you.” to get your initial password. You can change it later to something you can remember!

Email membership@pdxtriclub.org if you cannot remember what email address you used when you initially registered. We can help you with that!

 

 

 

 

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/31/announcing-our-new-membership-management-program/feed/ 0 Winter Motivation Challenge Prizes! http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/27/winter-motivation-challenge-prizes/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/27/winter-motivation-challenge-prizes/#comments Tue, 27 Dec 2011 22:52:00 +0000 carolyn http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=487 Read more →]]> The end of December is nearing and you might be a winner of great prizes!  Send carolynlsykes@gmail.com your weekly mileage and how often you are attending club workouts.  Winners will be declared for December, but the contest will continue through February.  Keep those miles coming!  We have had wonderfully generous donations from the following local companies:

- Gift certificate to Foot Traffic!

- Gift certificate to Lompoc Brewing!

- Gift certificate to Laurelwood Brewpub!

- Free entry into the Rev3 Portland Olympic race!

- Free 12oz bag of Stumptown coffee!

- Gift certificate to Ruby Jewel ice cream shop!

- Gift certificate to Hot Lips Pizza!

- Box of Gu!

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/27/winter-motivation-challenge-prizes/feed/ 0 Beginner Triathlete Coffee Hours are back! http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/11/beginner-triathlete-coffee-hours-are-back/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/12/11/beginner-triathlete-coffee-hours-are-back/#comments Mon, 12 Dec 2011 01:21:00 +0000 becky http://www.pdxtriclub.org/?p=456 Read more →]]> Calling all beginners to the sport of triathlon!   The Portland Triathlon Club will continue its beginner outreach in 2012.  We host beginner coffee hours (4 total-Jan-April) to make joining the club, and subsequently, your first triathlon experience a little less scary.

 I was that girl, seven years ago in my first triathlon, who got off my bike and started the run portion of the race still wearing my bike helmet!  I had no idea why people were laughing and someone finally told yelled:  “Hey lady, ya got your helmet on”.  I was mortified!   Who isn’t nervous about their first triathlon experience?  All the gear, all the training lingo, all the rules, the wetsuit!!?  It is overwhelming and awesome all at once to enter your first triathlon.   Due to the advice of those more experienced than me,  a short 3 years later I was running helmetless into a stadium listening to Ozzy Osbournes “I am Ironman”  with a big smile.  If you have any general questions contact me,  Becky Hillary at rebecca.hillary@gmail.com
Who:  Beginners; anyone with questions; or anyone who is feeling intimidated by training for their first triathlon experience or nervous to join the club.
What:  Gather with some more experienced triathletes, drink coffee, or tea have some snacks and talk shop.
Where:  a new location each month.  See details and updates in the future
When: The tentative dates are as follows:
Beginner Coffee Hour #1:  Sunday January 29th, 10 am at  ”Chucks Place”  A coffee shop in Lake Oswego 148 B Avenue (corner of 2nd and B).   Contact Erin Orndorf for more information (erinorndorf@gmail.com)
Beginner Coffee Hour # 2: Wednesday February 15th, after the Wed Club run (see workout calendar) run at 6 pm coffee at  7:30 pm in Beaverton at The Starbucks located next to Fred Meyer at Beaverton Town Center at:
11405 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Hwy Beaverton, OR 97005-2929 . For More information contact Nitin (nsjoregon@gmail.com )
Beginner Coffee Hour # 3:  Sunday March 11th, meet at Athletes lounge at 9 am for an easy trail run and at 10 am have espresso made by Gary, owner of Athlete’s lounge followed by a triathlon equipment “tour” and newbie talk.  Contact Becky Hillary for More Information.  (Rebecca.hillary@gmail.com)
Beginner Coffee Hour # 4:  April date TBA in Happy Valley at the Cafe in New Seasons.  Contact Megan Loughney for more information.  (meg_loughney@yahoo.com )
Come to one or come to all.
Why: So you do not forget to take your helmet off during the run.  ;)
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Portland Triathlon Club Spring 2011

Portland Triathlon Club Spring 2011

]]> http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/11/05/welcome-to-the-portland-triathlon-club/feed/ 0 How to find out about workouts and events http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/11/05/how-to-find-out-about-workouts-and-events/ http://www.pdxtriclub.org/2011/11/05/how-to-find-out-about-workouts-and-events/#comments Sat, 05 Nov 2011 20:09:56 +0000 admin http://dev.pdxtriclub.org/?p=23 To stay plugged in to our workouts and events, the best way is to access both of the following resources:

PTC Facebook Page - Don’t forget to “like” us!

Google Groups Mailing List

This actually works pretty well, it is moderated by the PTC board, and we have only a few messages per week.

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