The Portland Triathlon Club is excited to announce registration for the 2012 Race Team.  New for 2012, the PTC Race Team will be focused on four events which include the Wildflower Long Course Triathlon, Ironman Coeur d’Alene, Portland Rev3 Long Course Triathlon, and Ironman Canada.  We have decided to have a race specific focus based on data collected from the 2011 team, and because we know that these four races are very popular for Portland Triathlon Club members.  Even if you are not racing one of the four targeted events you are still welcome to join, you will simply need to adjust your workouts to accommodate the timing of your race.

The PTC Race Team is designed for athletes who have experience participating in triathlons and are looking to take their training and racing to the next level.  The Race Team is not an accomplished group of triathletes, rather it is comprised of average age group athletes dedicated to training and racing.  As a participant on the PTC Race Team you will receive a training program designed by coach Jeff Smith from Upper Echelon Fitness.  The training program will include:

• Personal access to Jeff to include one phone call and two emails per week
• Utilization of Training Peaks to access training plans and to track data analyzed by Jeff
• Two training plan revisions per month
• Two coached group workouts per month
• One clinic every other month to cover race tactics, training, nutrition, strength training, transitions, form/technique, mental preparation, etc.

In addition to the training program, as a PTC Race Team member you will have access to the following:

• Training and Race apparel.  Race kits will be available as a separate purchase for 2012, but training apparel will be provided.  We are still identifying vendors, so stay tuned for more details
• Participation in an electronic group discussion through Google Groups so members can plan non-coached workouts, etc
• Additional discounts at club sponsors above general club membership
• 1-year club membership
• Periodic updates from the Team Director to facilitate workout schedule, upcoming races, social gatherings, team meetings and race results

If you are looking to PR your next race and train with a team then the Race Team is right for you!  The PTC Race Team fee is $300 for the 2012 season, 70% of which goes directly to coaching .  Please email any questions to raceteam@pdxtriclub.org.