WW Tri-ers Spring Training Weekend Agenda
3/25/9 – 3/30/9
Wednesday 3/25/9
- Wed. Arrivals
Thursday 3/26/9
- Barton Springs open for swim 7am-9am, closed after 9am for cleaning
- Thursday arrivals: check into hotel
- Afternoon: free time and/or run on Town Lake Trail
- Pick up bikes and spare tube from shop (walking distance from hotel)
- pm: Dinner, drinks and music (most likely Warehouse District)
Friday 3/27/9
- 8:50am: Meet in hotel lobby for ride
- 9:00am wheels down:
- Drop off your street shoes in my car as we ride past Jack & Adams
- Get CO2 cartridge from me
- Post ride: Drop bikes off at Bicycle Sport Shop
- Lunch immediately following ride, approx. 12:00: Shady Grove (walking distance from bike shop and hotel on Barton Springs Rd) If you are arriving on Friday and want to meet for lunch call my mobile so I know to expect you.
- Friday arrivals: check into hotel
- Friday arrivals: check in with bike shop, leave pedals (if you brought them), check fit, make sure bike has spare tube
- Afternoon: Run on Town Lake Trail, Barton Springs and/or free time
- Bike Shop transports all bikes to Rosedale Ride
- 7:00 pm: Sunset, drinks & dinner at The Oasis on
- I’ll be picking up race/event packets & t-shirts for you Thur/Fri and will distribute at dinner
Saturday 3/28/9
- 7:30 a.m. – Depart hotel for Rosedale Ride (approx. 15 miles + time to pickup bikes and get ready to roll)
- If you don’t have one yet, get CO2 cartridge from me
- 8:30 a.m. – Wheels Down,
- Lunch available for purchase after ride
- Drop off bikes with bike shop mechanics, pull your pedals (if you brought them)
- Return CO2 cartridges to me
- Afternoon: ChiRunning Clinic w. CoachT (time/location TBA), Barton Springs and/or free time
- 5:00-6:30 p.m.: Book event with Jayne Williams (Slow Fat Triathlete) at Mellow Johnny’s. Leave from here to Tink’s house.
- Approx. 7:00pm (or immediately following event): Dinner and drinks at my house. I have a pool and hot tub, so feel free to bring your suits (and a towel) with you. Water might still be too chilly for swimming, but we can easily fire up the hot tub. I’m putting Mike and Bob in charge of drinks and grilling, so we’ll be in good hands.
Sunday 3/29/9
- 5 minute walk from hotel to start of Capitol 10K
- 8:45 a.m.: Capitol 10K Timed Run
- 9:00 a.m.: Capitol 10K Fun Run & Walk
- clean up
- 11:30 a.m.: Brunch reservations at Iron Cactus. We have a reserved spot on the rooftop and brunch is a buffet. Please be on time! (Walking distance from hotel) Fixed price $13.95 (coffee, tea incl) + beverage + tax + 20% gratuity. Texas Blue Laws don’t allow alcohol to be sold until noon, but maybe the waitress’ watch will be broken.
- afternoon: Sunday departures, free time, and/or Barton Springs, Peter Pan Mini Golf, Zilker Garden Festival, etc.
- pm: Dinner, drinks & music (we can pick this on the fly)
Monday 3/30/9
- 7am: Option: spin class at Castle Hill. Arrive 15 minutes before class to set up bikes. All have Polar sensors so you can wear your heart rate monitor. I’ll be sure to ask my coach to kick your butt. SPD or toe-cages on the bike, or bring your own pedals to install on the cranks. Walk in fee is $16.
- 9:30am: Option: Yoga at Yoga-Yoga, Kundalini Star or Hatha Flow. Walk in fee is $17.
- Monday departures
- For those who have later departures, we’ll just play this day by ear
Misc. Resources and Points of Interest
See Downtown Area Map below with points of interest and resources notated.
Activities and Entertainment:
- Barton Springs: Free before 9am, $3/day after 9am. Water is a constant 68 degrees. There are plenty of folks who swim here without a wetsuit, but I only do that if I’m relaxing on a hot summer day or soaking my legs after a long run. If you’re swimming for any length of time, I'd recommend a wetsuit. http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/parks/bartonsprings.htm
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- Capitol
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- Central Austin Latte Full Strength Ride (See Route Map below) – We start the loop at mile 20 as the route is written from it’s normal start location.
- Esther's Follies (
- Bat Extravaganza:
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- Peter Pan Mini Golf: Map http://tinyurl.com/co8zuw (
- Yoga Yoga South: Map http://tinyurl.com/au2eft (
- Castle Hill Fitness: Map http://tinyurl.com/dnblf9 (1112 N. Lamar, Ste. D,
Food & Groceries:
- Whole Foods Market (
- HEB Grocery (
- Second Street Market Inc (
Essentials:
- CVS Pharmacy (
- Coffee Shops: Throw a stick any direction and walk to your choice: 3 different Starbucks or Little City on Congress, Jo's or Dominican Joe's on S. Congress, Austin Java or Flipnotics by Zilker Park, Downtown Jo's and Austin Java on 2nd Street, Halcyon on 4th at Lavaca (and they serve drinks later in the day)
Shopping:
- South Congress (SoCo) - Plenty of funky stores. Everything from art to nicknacks, jewelry, clothing, cowboy boots, second hand items. (See area map)
- 6th Street near Whole Foods - Across the street are more of Austin's home grown businesses such as Amy's Ice Cream (ice cream made with love and fun), Book People (2 stories of not only books, but also the craziest and most wonderful collection of gift items, journals, jewelry and other odds and ends you can imagine), Waterloo Records (specializes in Texas and local artists), By George (high-end clothing boutique), Emerald’s (lower priced clothing boutique) and more, Waterloo Ice House (a Texas version of pub food). A block or two West along
- BettySport (
- Jack and Adam's Bicycles (
- Austin Tri-Cyclist (
- Hill Country Running: (
- Rogue Running (500
- Runtex (
- Barton Creek Square Mall (2901 S Capital Of
Restaurants, Bars, Music:
- Club Guide (Downtown): http://tinyurl.com/azkuyd
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- Congress Ave:
- SoCo District: A stretch of businesses along Congress South of the River. Variety of local spots for eating, drinking, music and shopping (See area map) http://www.austinchronicle.com/gyrobase/Guides/Guide?Guide=SoCo
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- Sweetish Hill Bakery (
- Casa de Luz (1701 Toomey rd.
- Mozart's Coffee Roasters (
- Hey Cupcake! (1600 Block of South Congress 78704) How could you pass up an airstream trailor with a giant cupcake on the roof serving up a Michael Jackson? It’s not quite as hip as Voodoo Donut, but it comes pretty close. http://www.heycupcake.com/austin_cupcake_location.htm
Suggested Clothing & Packing List
- Toiletries, medications and all your usual travel stuff
- Daily clothes and shoes.
- Equipment you’ll need if you are renting a bike: pedals (optional), helmet, bike shoes, tire levers, CO2 valve, 2 water bottles, any special nutrition and/or hydration needs that you don’t choose to purchase here in town before your ride(s).
- If you are biking: Short sleeved biking jersey, shorts, socks, cycling gloves, chamois cream and sunglasses for Friday and/or Saturday. Because weather can be variable, plan to bring a light windbreaker or waterproof jacket, arm warmers, a lightweight base layer for under your jersey, toe covers, tights or knee warmers, headband and over gloves. You may or may not actually need any of those things and most likely you’ll be peeling layers during your ride(s). You won’t need fleece layers unless the weather reports show some freak storm on it’s way to town before the weekend.
- Running clothes, hat/visor, socks and shoes for the days you plan to run. Most frequently at this time of year you’ll be comfortable in a sleeveless or short sleeved technical top and shorts. If you bring the layers I mentioned for biking above, you can use them for running if the elements don’t cooperate.
- Bathing suit, wetsuit, cap and goggles.
- HRM, watch and/or Garmin.
- These handouts and any printouts you make of Google directions links given.
Info on Jaynes' Presentation at Mellow Johnny's (Saturday)
You are invited!
Tough Cookie Spring 2009 Triathlon Training Kick Off Event
Come find out about our Spring 2009 training programs, and stay for a special presentation brought to you by
Tough Cookies Fitness and Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
"Triathlon for the Slow, Klutzy, Nervous, or Tri-Curious"
A Free, Fun, Informative Workshop for Triathlon Newbies, Wannabes, Veterans and "Are You Kidding Me" Triathletes.
Saturday, March 28th, 2009
5:00-6:30pm
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop
4th & Nueces, Austin, Texas
Have you thought about doing a triathlon but worry about being too slow, old, chunky, or uncoordinated? Do you hear people talking about "bricks" and "transitions" and think, "what the heck???" This workshop aims to show you why triathlon is meant for you. Yes, you.
Jayne Williams, author of Slow Fat Triathlete and the new Shape Up with the Slow Fat Triathlete, will inform you about the sport and its logistics, allay your fears, tell you funny stories, demonstrate techniques, and get you fired up to do your first (or next) triathlon in the body you have now. It's free! Tell your friends! Copies of Slow Fat Triathlete and Shape Up with the Slow Fat Triathlete will be available for sale and autograph.
This event is free and open to men and women. Invite your friends and neighbors! But please RSVP to Katherine Malm by March 27.
Friday 9am Ride from Radisson Hotel
| Central Austin Latte | |||
| Dist | Turn | Road | Total Dist |
| | Start | Hula Hut/LCRA Parking Lot | 0.00 |
| | Go straight (W) | Parking Lot Driveway | 0.00 |
| 0.05 | Turn right (NNW) | | 0.05 |
| 0.10 | Bear right (N) | Scenic Dr | 0.15 |
| 0.14 | Turn right (E) | Cherry Ln | 0.29 |
| 0.24 | Turn left (N) | | 0.52 |
| 0.10 | Turn left (WNW) | | 0.63 |
| 0.15 | Turn right (NE) | Scenic Dr | 0.77 |
| 1.22 | Turn left (N) | | 2.00 |
| 0.26 | Turn left (WNW) | | 2.25 |
| 0.03 | Turn right (NNW) | | 2.29 |
| 0.63 | Turn right (NNE) | | 2.92 |
| 0.60 | Turn left (WNW) | | 3.52 |
| 0.08 | Bear right (NNW) | Madrona Dr | 3.60 |
| 0.05 | Turn right (NNE) | | 3.65 |
| 1.54 | Bear left (NW) | | 5.19 |
| 1.27 | Turn right (NNE) | | 6.46 |
| 2.22 | Turn right (SE) | | 8.68 |
| 0.32 | Turn right (S) | | 9.00 |
| 0.19 | Turn right (WNW) | | 9.19 |
| 0.46 | Turn left (SE) | | 9.66 |
| 0.11 | Turn right (SSW) | | 9.76 |
| 0.19 | Go straight (SSW) | | 9.95 |
| 0.14 | Turn left (ESE) | | 10.09 |
| 0.81 | Turn right (S) | | 10.90 |
| 0.57 | Turn left (ESE) | | 11.47 |
| 0.28 | Turn right (SE) | | 11.75 |
| 0.40 | Go straight (ESE) | | 12.15 |
| 0.64 | Turn right (SSW) | | 12.80 |
| 1.82 | Turn left (ESE) | | 14.62 |
| 1.00 | Bear right (ESE) | | 15.61 |
| 0.19 | Turn right (SSW) | Duval St | 15.80 |
| 2.00 | Turn left (S) | | 17.80 |
| 0.89 | Continue | | 18.59 |
| 1.18 | Turn right (WNW) | | 19.77 |
| 0.15 | Turn left (SSW) | | 19.92 **START** |
| 0.65 | Turn right (WNW) | | 20.43 |
| 1.63 | Turn right (NNW) | | 22.06 |
| 0.37 | Turn right (NNE) | | 22.43 |
| 0.27 | Turn left (NW) | | 22.70 |
| 0.01 | Bear left (NNW) | Veterans Dr | 22.71 |
| 0.23 | Turn left (NW) | | 22.94 |
| 1.40 | Turn right (E) | Parking Lot Driveway | 24.34 |
| 0.05 | Finish | Hula Hut/LCRA Parking Lot | 24.39 |
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