About this Event
Join us for a free clinic on Saturday 9/27 hosted by LA Tri and Featuring Sports Basement's own Yuta Sano!
Yuta is a Sports Basement Legacy! Starting his journey as a collegiate swimmer at UC Santa Cruz, he got involved in open water races, then multi sport events, and then on to his final and lasting passion: triathlons. He is currently a part of a Team USA Age Group Team. He's raced in world championship events in Mexico, Australia, and Abu Dhabi. He is currently training for the 2025 ITU World Championships in Australia this October.
For info about The LA Tri and Iron Bruin Collegiate Tri coming up on October 4th please check out the details here!
Our Triathlon 101 Clinic is a perfect intro to the sport, ESPECIALLY if the Iron Bruin Collegiate is lined up to be your first event. We'll cover topics like:
- Sprint Distance vs. Olympic Distance
- What equipment do you need for a triathlon?
- What is a transition area? What is Swim In/Bike Out/Bike In/Run Out. How to orient yourself in transition.
- How is the triathlon timed? What are T1 and T2?
- Why do triathletes wear wetsuits? Tips on putting on/taking off a wetsuit and the joys of anti chafing products
- Basics of nutrition and the importance of eating/hydrating on the bike
- Safety tips
We'll wrap the talk with a Q&A so come with your questions!
All attendees also get a store discount. Up to 28% off for all clinic attendees! Gear up before the big event!
And finally, make sure you check out our rental program! We are offering current SoCal college and university students Basically FREE Rentals: you pay for the rental, then immediately get the amount paid back in store credit. You can use this right away on anything in store (expect more rentals). We've got a great selection of road bikes, tri wetsuits, camping gear and more!
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
2100 N Bellflower Blvd, 2100 North Bellflower Boulevard, Long Beach, United States
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