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Post by traciezamiska on Nov 9, 2009 12:23:48 GMT -5
The USAT National Challenge is back!!!
Here's how it works:
The National Challenge Competition (NCC) is designed to get triathletes excited about off-season training at the club level. Tri Clubs across the country go head-to-head to see who can log the most training miles during the competition.
The NCC will feature three sessions, each one month in duration, from December to February. Clubs will record their training miles and submit them on NCC site for automatic calculation and ranking.
All sessions will include swim, bike, and run, but one sport will be highlighted for each session. The winning club for each session is determined by the greatest number of miles logged during that session for that month's discipline. There are also prizes for the first club to reach the benchmark mileage for each session, and Overall Combined Mileage for a club at the end of the three months.
DECEMBER IS SWIM MONTH (club must reach 750 miles - that means all of you in Rob's classes better be in!  )
JANUARY IS BIKE MONTH (club must reach 10,000 miles)
FEBRUARY IS RUN MONTH (club must reach 3,000 miles)
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You MUST be a USAT member in good standing to participate.
All mileage counts from 2 miles to 200 miles, so as you train this (off)season, please consider keeping track of your mileage and submitting it for our national challenge!
If you are interested in participating, please email me at CTCUSATchallenge@gmail.com. Please include the following:
-First and Last Name
-USAT Membership #
-preferred email address
-age as of December 2009
I have attached a very handy spreadsheet that you will need to convert your training to miles. Miles can be submitted daily or weekly but will need to be in the correct format.
If you have any questions feel free to post them here or email directly.Attachments:
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Post by allanjel on Nov 30, 2009 19:16:47 GMT -5
Anybody looking to join the challenge and needing to get their USAT license, if you purchase between Dec. 1 - 15th, USAT is offering a bonus DVD for membership. You pay your membership fee ($30) and get the DVD for $6.95 S&H. "USA Triathlon membership certainly has its perks and USAT and Endurance Films are pleased to announce another member benefit for those who join or renew from December 1-15. USAT supplier Endurance Films is offering all new and renewing members a limited edition DVD featuring world renowned running coach Bobby McGee.
Here's how to get your free DVD, a $29.95 value (you only pay shipping):
Go to www.usatmembership.com/default.aspx to sign up for a new membership or renew your current membership.
On your confirmation receipt, there will be a link that reads: "Thanks for joining USAT or renewing your membership. Click here to receive your free training DVD (a $29.95 value) from Endurance Films. You pay only shipping."
Follow the special link to Endurance Films' website, where you can select your free Run Mechanics DVD or add additional discounted titles. You must enter your member number on this page.
Proceed to checkout and enjoy your new DVD!
Click here for details about the free DVD - Running Mechanics with Bobby McGee www.endurancefilms.com/store/product.php?productid=16233
About Endurance Films
Endurance Films has been a leading producer of multisport training DVDs since 1999. Endurance Films' products have been endorsed by USAT, its coaches, and the U.S. Olympic Committee. Visit the Endurance Films website.
If renewing your USAT membership is in your future for 2010, make sure you do it before December 15! Don't worry, if you recently renewed, you can add another 12 months onto your membership and take advantage of this offer. Don't forget, USAT members always receive a 15% discount from Endurance Films with coupon code USAT10.
Promotion Details
Please allow 4-6 weeks for delivery from promotion end. Only 1 FREE DVD per order. S+H $6.95 for U.S. Domestic orders ($.01 will be charged for DVD and $6.94 for shipping). Orders will be accepted online only. Questions or problems? Please email team@endurancefilms.com" |
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Post by Tiffany on Dec 1, 2009 7:36:32 GMT -5
USAT fees are $39 annually. I just paid mine so I wanted to clarify that for y'all  Tiff (who's got 3000 yds scheduled for tonight's swim!) |
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Post by Janet E on Dec 1, 2009 8:53:47 GMT -5
And so it has begun....and remember December is swim month! Tracking sheet is available here if you would like! www.clevetriclub.com/files/usat_ncc_tracking_09-10.xlsI managed to get in a 2500M Swim this morning, so the club is down to only needing 748.45 more miles in December! Time to get swimming! |
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Post by alison on Dec 1, 2009 11:14:56 GMT -5
I just signed up!
Too bad my 4200 yds from last night don't count. Back in the pool on Wednesday.
Alison
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Post by jen on Dec 1, 2009 13:04:26 GMT -5
So do we e-mail you Tracie like last year?
I'm glad to see it seems like more people are participating. With all the people in Rob's swim class we should kick butt in the swimming!
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Post by kenb321 on Dec 1, 2009 13:34:51 GMT -5
i'm in. Got my 3000 in this am.
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Post by traciezamiska on Dec 2, 2009 9:36:41 GMT -5
Great Job EVERYONE!!!!! Jen when you go to Rob's class on Sunday can you announce this and ask everyone to sign up?  I only have a few peeps from the class signed up. Even if everyone only reported what they did on Sundays it would help us compete against the Sunny states like FL, CA and AZ. THANKS!!!!!!! |
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Post by alison on Jan 4, 2010 12:15:55 GMT -5
How do people count hours on the trainer as miles? Does USAT have rules for this?
Alison
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Post by Janet E on Jan 4, 2010 14:20:18 GMT -5
Typically for trainer miles, I will use a very conservative estimate of what my average hourly speed would be (when my computer attached to rear wheel does not register it properly).
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Post by Cleveland Triathlon Club on Jan 4, 2010 16:45:36 GMT -5
Here is USAT's answer Alison: Q. My club uses indoor trainers for winter cycling, but they don't have computers. Can we estimate our mileage based on time? A. Sorry, but that would not be a fair or accurate way to log bike miles since everyone rides at different power outputs and rates of speed. Also, there is no way to make sure that all stationary bikes and trainers are set up to provide the same resistance. Please ensure that if you are riding an indoor trainer your computer is accurately calibrated, and that you actually have a computer in the first place. Also for anyone with swim questions: Q. How many yards in a mile? Seriously, I'm a swimmer and we sometimes count a mile as 1650 yards. A. There are 1,760 yards in one mile. The NCC does not use 'pool miles' (something I had not heard of until today, so I guess I can't be much of a swimmer) so please make sure you count your miles correctly. Please realize these are the official rules from USAT. Whatever information you send me is assumed to be accurate and this is on the honor system. I will not be asking for pictures of bike computers or watches for the run mileage.  Thanks! Tracie |
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Post by JMcAbier on Feb 10, 2010 14:15:49 GMT -5
Are we actively participating in this challenge? Lord knows that I have been terrible about reporting my distances.
Today, I actually checked the standings. I am not listed as a participanty and our totals look like they have not been updated in some time???
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Post by frankie42 on Dec 27, 2010 9:54:41 GMT -5
trying to get my USAT card so i can participate in the national challenge (bike portion) does ctc get a discount? hopefully i can get an answer asap so i can participate on time starting jan 1.
thanks guys
(i have never purchased this before, so don't really know what i am doing)
as far as the bike portion goes, i will be using my trainer so i just will submit those miles (a conservative est) right? i do have a computer.
new to this....need advice
frankie
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Post by Janet E on Dec 27, 2010 10:28:47 GMT -5
CTC does not get a discount to USAT. USA Triathlon offers a one-year Adult Membership for $39. All information can be found here. www.usatriathlon.org/member-servicesOnce you get your USAT number, email me that and your age and we will get you added to our spreadsheet. A club rep will enter your data into the official race tracker. Per the official rules- Odometers/computers must be used to track all miles for the bike. Athletes who use a trainer, must place their odometer on the back wheel to track their speed and distance. |
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Post by frankie42 on Dec 28, 2010 12:01:50 GMT -5
just mailed my application for USAT membership....so i will just log miles in january and get you the number as soon as i receive it. hope thats ok.
take care
frankie
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I only have a few peeps from the class signed up. Even if everyone only reported what they did on Sundays it would help us compete against the Sunny states like FL, CA and AZ. 
