Triathlon Training
-Hammerhead Triathlon-
"Without ambition one starts nothing. Without work one finishes nothing.
The prize will not be sent to you. You have to earn it."
-Ralph Waldo Emerson
Whether you are a recreational athlete, beginner, intermediate or advanced level competitor, Body and Mind Solutions can assist you in
achieving your goals while creating a body and mind solution.   We've worked with newbies through Ironman athletes and we want to help a
competitor's perspective you won’t find anywhere else.  If you are not ready for a personal triathlon program, click on the logo links below to
join one of our training groups for an event by
By the Beach Productions or J&A Productions!



































Thorough understanding of the following topics will be covered:

Swim
  • Swimming gear-wetsuit tips and tricks, goggles vs masks, when is it too warm to use a wetsuit?
  • Swimming techniques-ocean, lakes, rivers and pools how they differ
  • Swimming experiences-things to keep in mind during a race, "This started to happen so I did that"
  • Swimming resources-aquatic park swims, local pools, books, masters programs

Bike
  • Bicycle gear (tools, aerobars & wheels & other stuff, bento boxes, water bottles &different cages,  patch kits, tools)
  • Bicycle maintenance (how to change a tire, how to check and clean your bike before a ride or race, what to do during a race when if
    something goes wrong, what to always have with you)
  • Cycling techniques-cycling etiquette – it's a matter of safety, how to ride a pace line/down a hill, the importance of knowing the race
    course, and why you WON'T learn proper road skills riding with a tri-club
  • Cycling experiences (race and ride stories, training tips, heart rate monitors)
  • Cycling Resources (weekend rides, weekday rides, cycling and maintenance books)    

Run
  • Running styles and techniques
  • Running gear (shoes, hats, belts, good clothing, heart rate monitors)
  • Running experiences (bricks, should I carry water/Gu?)
  • Running resources (SF Tri track workouts, books)

Transitions
  • Transition gear (triathlon and transition gear checklist, how to set-up)
  • Transition experiences (timing, differences in sprints vs longer races, I used up how much time?)
  • Point-to-point races

Strategy and Tactics
  • Element of surprise
  • Energy management
  • Complete execution of tactics
  • Adaptability to change
  • Capitalizing on opponents weaknesses
  • Racing your strengths

Nutrition
  • Nutrition & hydration (casual rides vs races)
  • Shared experiences (bonking vs having energy)
  • Resources (books)
  • Dietary supplements
  • Pre-race meals

Testimonies
We've got happy swimmers and triathletes.  Check out what they are saying.

Training Programs
Body and Mind Solutions offers several levels of private training programs AND group training.  We also have partnered with J&A Productions
and
By the Beach Productions to offer triathlon training programs for their events.  Please click on the race director's name to check into a
program that will work for you.

USAT Rules of the Road
Interested in learning about the rules of triathlon?  Click HERE for a brief overview.

Triathlon Lingo
To learn "triathlon", you must know how to speak it.  Click HERE for an educational experience.

Escape from Alcatraz - Tips from Experienced Racers
Holy crap!  You got a slot at the race?  You'll need this info brought to you by GGTC.  Click HERE.
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Open water swim clinics and triathlon training for By the Beach Productions for Mermaid and Santa Cruz Triathlons.
Triathlon training with J&A Productions for Uvas, San Jose International, Catfish, and Folsom International!
Train for ANY triathlon with our top notch coaches.
Train for ANY triathlon with our top notch coaches.
"Cristin's spirit and experience are an invaluable contribution
to my first triathlon. She is a tremendous person whose firm,
yet encouraging expertise makes training something worth
waking up early for.  I am blessed to havev Cristin as a coach
and friend.  Her ability to pull people together and keep us
focused was a great advantage to my training."
~Tras Berg
"Cristin's motto, "train because you can" to me means to
appreciate my own abilities.  I am training for no one other than
myself, and it's a good feeling.  Cristin's program has taught
me how to train smarter which has prevented me from injury.  I
am prepared and eager to complete my third triathlon this
weekend!  If it wasn't for this, I wouldn't have kept up my
training."
~Denise Binder
basics to the secrets of the pro's, Cristin draws on her
experiences and shares her knowledge in a training setting.  I
would recommend her to anyone looking to get the most out of
their race day."
~Andrew Binder