Training

For information or questions about training opportunities not covered here, please contact anyone listed on our contact page.

Swim | Bike | Run | Bricks | Misc

Resources for Newbies: Welcome to Triathlon!

Online: Trinewbies.com is a great resource. Visit their forum for answers to frequently asked questions and check out their free training plans to prepare for your first attempt at triathlon.

Another great online resource is: http://beginnertriathlete.com

Local: There are many formal and informal opportunities for training buddies in the Charleston area. Drop in at any of the following local shops to talk about triathlon: Charleston Bicycle Company, the extra mile (Charleston) or extra mile (Mt. Pleasant) and TrySports (Mt. Pleasant). Other shops and coaching services are listed on the Links page.

Training Opportunities

SWIM

Want to do an open water swim? Don't want to go alone? Contact anyone on our contact page and we'll organize one or you can advertise it on our listserv.

Swim Workouts:
Visit these sites to find workouts for any level, any distance.
Swim Info
Gordo World (scroll to swimming)
Triathlon Swim Training Workouts
Dyno Swim http://www.dynoswim.com/

Beaches with lifeguards:
Folly Beach County Park. 600 foot beach front designated swimming area. More info:
http://www.beachparks.com/follybeach.htm

Beachwalker County Park, Kiawah Island. 450 foot designated swimming area. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally. More info:
http://www.beachparks.com/beachwalker.htm

Isle of Palms County Park. 600 feet of ocean frontage. Lifeguards are on duty seasonally. More info:
http://www.beachparks.com/isleofpalms.htm

Pools (call first for lap times):

M.L. King, Jr. (843) 724-7346. Fee $2. High crime area. Do not travel after dark. Pool is home to Palmetto Masters Swimming and Kathleen Wilson, South Carolina's only English Channel swimmer!

W.L. Stephens (843) 724-3747. Fee $2.

St. Andrews Family Fitness (843) 763-3850. Fee $10, includes all facilities (treadmills, weights, showers).

East Shore Health and Racquet (843) 767-1060. Call for prices. A greenhouse type enclosure which is heated in winter and opens to the woods and birds in the summer.

MUSC Wellness Center (843) 792-5499. Fee $10, includes all facilities. Best equipment, indoor track. Cleanest locker rooms. Pool is home to loosely organized masters swimmers, generally swim at 6 am, posted workouts.

Mt Pleasant Recreation Department Pool . (843) 884-2528

The Summerville Family YMCA . Jeff Gerrard, aquatics director, at 871-9622 ext. 107 for additional info.
25 meter pool, masters swimming Mon and Wed at 5:30 AM and Saturday's at 8:00 AM.

BIKE

Charleston has few dedicated bike lanes, but lots of good, very flat, biking opportunities. The Coastal Cyclists Club has great group rides and ride maps available on their site.

http://www.coastalcyclists.org

RUN

Charleston Running Club Group Runs
http://www.charlestonrunningclub.com/group.html

BRICK WORKOUTS

No scheduled bricks for 2007. If you know of one, email me: jannettefinch@yahoo.com

Miscellaneous

YOGA
Holy Cow Yoga, full schedule available, call for details, (843) 769-2269