Los Angeles Triathlon Club

2020 is going strong, even as we face down challenges! Thank you, fabulous new sponsors, for joining forces with us to bring the very best products, services, information, and motivation to our members. Cheers to the possibilities of the fall and winter seasons ...and the coming new year!

Check out this killer Strava Challenge from our newest club partner BUBS Naturals. BUBS Strava Challenge starts Monday. https://www.strava.com//BUBS-Naturals-Self-Improvement-Cha... August 24th - Challenge Starts! August 30th - Challenge Ends September 7th - Prize winners will be announced. BUBS Naturals is a way of life. We pride ourselves on 100% all natural and sustainably sourced products that are designed to help you feel great and live a fuller life. This challenge is designed to keep it simple and focus on self-improvement. Practice healthy habits and commit to staying active no matter what life throws you this week. Complete 30 minutes of Strava supported activities, 5 of the 7 days in a week and we will reward you! All participants that complete the challenge and opt in will receive a $25 gift from BUBS Naturals to redeem at bubsnaturals.com. We will also sweeten the deal by entering you to win the following prizes: Concept2 Model D Rower ($1000 retail value) 6 month supply of BUBS Naturals Collagen Protein and MCT Oil Powder ($500 retail value) $300 Gift Card to Road Runner Sports $150 Gift Card to The Feed Feel great. Do Good. A statement and a mantra. Helping yourself and helping others go hand in hand. That’s how we see it and that’s why 10% always goes back to charity. Learn more at bubsnaturals.com Stay motivated and keep improving with us by joining the BUBS Naturals Strava Club. https://www.strava.com/clubs/bubs-naturals-707976

SEEKING PEOPLE WHO LOVE FREE STUFF Are you that person who lives for BOGO sales? Do you still think sprinkles, parking, WiFi and car mats should be free? Then LATC is for you. We offer expert-led clinics, ocean swims (with awesome coffee), wetsuit demos, sponsor swag, race rewards ALL FREE. No strings attached. Not to mention - TONS of smiles, cheers, pats on the back, words of encouragement, high-fives and acts of fun and foolishness. ALL FREE. Plus, a whole list of killer sponsor and partner discounts. You’re welcome. Stop waiting and join LATC today!

There’s no better time to dust off your gear and shave those legs again. At LATC, there’s never any pressure to be an Olympian. We know that coming out of hibernation is a little tough but we’ll meet you where you’re at. And we’ve got the best and most committed coaches in Cali to help you get back on the path to building a solid training, nutrition & lifestyle gameplan. Summer is here! Feed your mild obsession with goggles, gears and negative splits. Join LA Tri Club today and fall in love with TRI again! www.LATriClub.com

The injustice and inequality that is put upon people of color is unacceptable. The leadership of the LA Tri Club wants our Black members to know that we see you, we hear you, and we stand with you in the effort to permanently change this system that has existed in our nation for over 400 years. The imbalance of triathlon demographics is stark: well educated (~70% college grads), well off ($126k avg. income), and White (88%). While White people can never know what it is like t...o walk through the United States as a person of color, we want to ask our White members to acknowledge the most basic freedoms we experience every day that others cannot Ahmaud Arbery out for a run, is a fine example. If you’ve asked yourself Yes, but what can I do?. Start from a place of empathy and let that be your launching pad. The LA Tri Club is committed to making everyone feel welcome in this sport. Thank you for joining us on this mission!

Join us next week for some Triathlon Training advice from LA Tri Club head coach Ian Murray. Tune in on Instagram Live at 7PM Tuesday. https://www.instagram.com/latriclub/

READY FOR TONIGHT? Got STRESS?! Grab your WINGMAN Here’s a little prep for you: How many of you thought you were doing OK until the Corona-nightmare hit?... Are you surprised that you still feel like you’re going in circles? When is the last time you looked at what you are tolerating OF YOURSELF? Do you want to come out of this quarantine HEALTHIER is all senses of the word? Hope to see you later! ~ KD, Coach & Wingman

Hello, Folks -- I know these past weeks have been super-challenging to endure. No doubt, your anxiety levels are at their peak right now-- your mental game is way off, you’re unsure about work, worried about your health, feeling relationship strains. To help you tackle this stress that’s attacking your daily life, LATC and I decided to host an online Friday workshop series that is completely open to everyone -- LATC member or not! STARTING THIS FRIDAY, APRIL 24!! (As an intr...o, my name is Kimberlie Dykeman; have supported LATC for years and recently stepped in to help Paul Hekimian take things to the next level for 2020.) As a WINGMAN to Executives, Athletes, Entrepreneurs & just crazy-busy folks for 25 years, I specialize in removing stress and chaos. So, I created this Friday workshop series to equip you with tools to honestly assess, address, out-think and out-maneuver your current stress in all of its forms. Each Friday video call builds on the next and will include a FREE handout to use in each. Sign up to get your questions answered and start working smarter, thinking clearer, feeling healthier, and living happier. RSVP: Here is your link to register for any or all of the three workshops (here you'll get the Zoom direct link). https://events.com//got-stress-a-special-latc-workshop-ser DATE: April 24 @ 4-5:30pm PST GOT STRESS? Grab Your WINGMAN!. An INTRODUCTORY workshop: Face up to the real sources of your stress, learn how to ask for help & build a gameplan to triumph DATE: May 1 @ 4-5:30pm PST STRESS is a 4-Letter Word. How to recognize, refocus & overcome the stress of BIG life changes, relationships, career, health issues, parenting or being stuck in a rut DATE: May 8 @ 4-5:30pm PST Day in the Life Discovery. Thin-slicing a 360 view of your current reality to reset your perspective, purpose and path PRICE: All workshops are FREE. However, if you would like to make a donation for each workshop or for all three, I am so very grateful. This is an awesome opportunity to test-drive my super-effective tools and coaching methodology. We hope you find this valuable! (FYI: Here’s my bio: https://www.latriclub.com/a/leadership/47-kimberlie-dykeman & my website: www.kimberliedykeman.com)

Last week, LA Tri Club proved once again that we have the chops that make us stand out in the tri world now and for the past 20 years! We hosted a special online event about The Game Changers movie to educate folks about becoming the ultimate Plant-Based Athlete. The panel for this fireside chat included some of today’s most influential voices in the competitive sports and nutritional science arenas: Producer James Wilks, Olympian Cyclist Dotsie Bausch, Chief Science Adviso...r David Goldman, Ultra-Distance Runner Charlie Engle, Dr. James Loomis, and moderator Alexander Paul. As one more way LATC is working to connect with and encourage folks during this time, we’d love to share the recorded conversation. Perhaps it’s just what you need to stay positive, healthy and excited about being an athlete! HERE IS THE RECORDED EVENT: https://youtu.be/i8MlZOlwdGk Check out The Game Changers website: https://gamechangersmovie.com

LA Tri Club hosting cast from The Game Changers documentary. Everyone welcome to join us. BECOMING THE ULTIMATE PLANT-BASED ATHLETE: A Fireside Chat with Producer James Wilks, Olympian Dotsie Bausch, Chief Science Advisor David Goldman, Ultra-Distance Runner Charlie Engle, Dr. James Loomis.... Do you want to learn how to improve athletic performance and gain muscle on a plant-based diet? Still confused about protein needs for your sports lifestyle? Here’s a unique opportunity to listen and engage with 2012 Olympic cycling medalist Dotsie Bausch, Ultra-Distance Runner Charlie Engle and Dr. James Loomis and a roster of elite athletes from The Game Changers documentary. Find out why each became a vegan, what they ate (breakfast-lunch-snacks-dinner), and how their performance was boosted. Ask questions and walk away with a practical cheat sheet to becoming your best self - the plant based way. LA Tri Club is excited to host this online event featuring a truly extraordinary panel of athletes and doctors. DATE: April 15 2020 6:00 to 7:30pm PST Here are some options for you to watch the documentary before our Fire Side Chat! Netflix: https://www.netflix.com/title/81157840 Vimeo https://vimeo.com/ondemand/thegamechangers Amazon Prime https://www.amazon.com//amzn1.dv.gti.e0b6d3c7-67e8-96da-ea Google Plays https://play.google.com/store/movies/details You Tube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2E_K86jtE58 And the movie’s website has this page that gives links to iTunes and Vudu too https://gamechangersmovie.com/the-film/where-to-watch/ Zoom Meeting ID: 250-550-501

LA Tri Club hosting FREE online meeting with former professional short-course triathlete Chris Foster. His new book "The Triathlete Guide to Sprint and Olympic Triathlon Racing" is now available and we will be hosting Chris for a Q&A this coming Wednesday April 8th at 6:30PM PST via Zoom Meetings. Not everyone has time to train for long-course triathlons. By pursuing triathlon’s shorter distances, you can enjoy all the total body fitness benefits of the swim-bike-run spor...t and discover the unique challenges of short-course racingall while enjoying a life outside of training. This complete guide from former pro triathletes Chris Foster and coach Ryan Bolton shares all the know-how you need to find speed and enjoy successful racing in sprint and Olympic-distance triathlons. Foster, now the Senior Editor of Triathlete magazine, shares his pro advice for how to set a smart race strategy, how to master triathlon pacing, how to execute fast transitions, how to train to improve your weakness and race to your strengths. Bolton offers smart, effective sprint and Olympic triathlon training plans so you can get started right away, no matter your background. Sprint and Olympic triathlons are triathlon’s most popular distances for good reasons. Experienced triathletes returning to the short course will enjoy a break from long, slow hours of training and rediscover the joy of speed. Active people looking for a new challenge can jump right into triathlon’s most beginner-friendly distances. To get the link to the Online Meeting with Chris go here: https://www.latriclub.com//8939-non-members-triat/20200408 Swim, Bike, Run and Play! LA Tri Club

During these challenging times LA Tri Club and TriFit have teamed up to bring you live coach-led workouts online. Here is the schedule and link to join the Zoom workouts. POWER YOGA Mon/Wed: 10:00AM - 11:00AM... TABATA Mon/Wed: 12:00PM - 1:00PM VINYASA FLOW Mon/Wed: 6:00PM - 7:00PM ABS & CORE Tues/Thurs: 7:30am- 8:00am Power YOGA Tues/Thurs: 12:00PM - 1:00PM PILATES Tues/Thur: 1:30PM - 2:30PM SPORTS PERFORMANCE Tues/thur: 6:00PM - 7:00PM (However, tomorrow this will start at 5:30 so we can start First Thursday on time at 6:30PM. You can also find these listed on the LATC calendar for full descriptions and Zoom Meeting Details. www.latriclub.com Here the link for all classes. https://zoom.us/j/504201371 We are asking for donations to help support the coaches and teachers of each class. Details and link provided during online meetings. Be safe at home and I hope these classes will help you stay active during these challenging times. Swim, Bike, Run, Play! LA Tri Club and TriFit

IS YOUR BUCKET LIST TAUNTING YOU? We totally understand the stress that quarantining has placed on our city and state. It’s tough to get and stay motivated even as athletes. All the coaches at LA Tri Club encourage you to fight the urge to let that comfy sofa take over! We believe it’s actually a brilliant time to empower yourself with a choice to take the bull by the horns and take care of your mind and body! 2020 is THE year you can change your whole lifesimply by choosi...ng to cross a few things off the looming Bucket List. Chase your dreams. Face stress & fears. And then prepare to brag! (Hey, not many folks on this big, ole planet ever complete a triathlon!) We’d love to help. Try a TRI in 2020 with LATC. All you need in ONE CLUB: training, support, tools, motivation and FUN. LATC: WE (LOVE) Bucket Lists!! COMMIT TODAY and get 2 MONTHS FREE with 1 YR membership!

We hope everyone is hanging in and doing well during these hard times. Normally we would have an in-person New Member Night. With all going on we will have our first Zoom New Member Night Tuesday, March 24th from 6:30-7:30. Below is the information for the call. Coach Ian Murray will be holding the virtual NMN for all people interested in learning about LA Tri Club and everything Triathlon. Hope you can join us!! ... Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/229845969 Meeting ID: 229 845 969 Password: 016071 One tap mobile +16699006833,,229845969# US (San Jose) +13462487799,,229845969# US (Houston) Dial by your location +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston) +1 646 876 9923 US (New York) +1 253 215 8782 US +1 301 715 8592 US +1 312 626 6799 US (Chicago) Meeting ID: 229 845 969 Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/asao8mWTo