2014 ZoeFitness Adult Open Water Swim Clinic
2014 ZoeFitness Adult Open Water Swim Clinic
Lake Lodge at Lake Winona, Winona, Minnesota
May 17th and May 24th
USAT Sanctioned Event
Session One: May 17th 2014 Time: 11:30am-1:00 pm
Session Two: May 24th 2014 Time: 11:30am-1:00 pm*
1 Class May 17th – $50.00 To Register Online
1 Class May 24th-50.00 To Register Online
2 Classes – $70.00 To Register Online
If for any unforeseen reason the clinic needs to be canceled, refunds will be provided.
This is a USAT Sanctioned Event. A USAT Annual Liscense or Day License is mandatory with a signed waiver to participate. If you hold an annual license please present the day of. The cost of a day license is included. Please arrive early to fill out waivers and necessary paperwork. We will be there at 11am please allow for plenty of time.
This is a unique open water swim clinic. We will have lifeguards, boats and coaches on hand to help you have the best experience possible. If you cannot successfully swim a continuous 500 yard/meter in the pool, this clinic is NOT for you. Children under the age of 17 may be able participate; please email zoe@zoefitness.com with swim experience and approval prior to registration. Approval will be made on a one on one basis, and parent must be in the water with the minor at all times.
Wetsuits are strongly recommended
The clinic will cover:
-Challenges of open water swimming
-Triathlon Race Starts
-Dealing with anxiety during the swim portion
-Reading currents
-Bilateral breathing
-Sighting
-Swimming straight in open water
-Swimming in a crowd
-Drafting
-Turning at buoys
-Exiting the water
– The Zoefitness Open Water Swim Clinic is designed to help all levels of swimmers to become better at open water swimming. This clinic is designed for all triathlon swims but is specifically designed in aiding swimmers competing in the Trinona Triathlon.
-After a warm up, the coaches will divide the group into 2 smaller groups based on ability.
What to Bring:
Swim attire, wet suit, goggles/ 2 swim caps (neoprene cap) Towel, Warm Clothes for before and after swim, Water, Snack, Sunscreen
2nd day also be sure to bring Bike, Helmet, bike stuff, snack(s), and running shoes.
*May 24th upon completion of the Swim Clinic we will preview the Trinona Bike Course; there will be a “fast” group and a “no drop” group. There will be a demonstration of what a transition area should look like, and tips how to minimize your time in T1 and T2. After the bike segment there will also be an option for a group or self paced run around 1 or both lakes.
Registration through Winona Parks and Recreation:
On Line: At Winona Park and Recreation:
In Person: City Hall – Room 105 at 207 Lafayette Street
By Phone: (507) 457-8258
Meet your coach: Zoe Nance
USA Cycling Level II Coach with Distinction
USA Triathlon Level I Coach
American College of Sports Medicine Health Fitness Specialist and holds a degree from University of New Mexico in Exercise Science. She has been competing in the sport of triathlon for almost 20 years and has successfully completed some of the most difficult venues including Escape from Alcatraz and the Xterra World Championships.
“It’s not about being fast, it’s about getting faster.”