Back by popular demand, Raise the Bar Events will be adding an August Friday Night Swim Race. Date: August 12, 2011 Time: 6:15pm 2.4 mile, 6:20pm .5 mile and 6:25pm 1.2 mile (Wetsuit or Non-Wetsuit) Location: Lake Meridian Park Registration: 1.2/2.4 here, .5 here Food: Same great BBQ and Awards! Please note that this event…
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Swim Race Results June 17
Thanks for all that attending the Friday Night Swim Race. A great night of sun, swimming and BBQing! Results are found by clicking more and will be added to the Friday Night Swim Race website in the next few days. (updated 6/20)
Raise the Bar’s Training Plans
So, you’ve signed up for some races this summer and you need a training plan? Fortunately for you, RTB has a library of affordable and effective training plans for every race distance. Our plans are available through trainingpeaks.com, an online logging/training plan system. Athletes who purchase RTB plans will sign up for FREE accounts which…
Open Water Swim Conditioning for Cold Water
Here are some tips on cold water swimming brought to you by RTB Team Member and cold water experienced Kelly Richards: The 2011 race season is upon us. Many swimmers and triathletes are asking when will the water be warm enough to jump on in? Thankfully our bodies will adapt to many different situations if…
High-Elbow Catch – cool videos
Keeping our elbows high seems to be the biggest technique challenge in the pool. Here are a couple of videos that help explain and demonstrate high-elbow we found on Slowtwitch. Explanation of drag/power/importance of the high elbow: http://www.slowtwitch.com/Training/Swimming/How_To_Pull_Underwater_2009.html Underwater drills for keeping a high elbow: http://www.theraceclub.net/videos/secret-tip-how-to-pull-underwater-drills/
Rudy Project Sponsoring the Lake Meridian Tri and Summit Plummet
We’re excited to welcome Rudy Project as the official eyewear and helmet sponsor of the Lake Meridian and Summit Plummet races. All participants will receive a coupon for 30% off purchases and the winners of the tri and du will receive a free pair of Sunglasses valued at $175. They’re also donating a free pair…
Friday Night Swim Race
When: June 17, 2011 Where: Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA Distances: 2.4 miles, 1.2 miles, .5 mile
Lake Meridian Triathlon and Duathlon
When: August 28, 2011 Where: Lake Meridian Park, Kent, WA Distances: Olympic Tri: 1.5K swim, 40K bike, 10K run Sprint Tri: ½ mile swim, 15.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Back for year 2, the City of Kent’s Lake Meridian Park is the perfect home to the Pacific Northwest’s next great classic triathlon/duathlon. After the…
XTERRA Black Diamond Triathlon
What: XTERRA Black Diamond and ½Terra When: August 7, 2011 Where: Lake Sawyer Open Space, Black Diamond, WA Distances: XTERRA: 1000m Swim, 15 mile bike, 6.2 mile run Half-TERRA: 500m Swim, 7.5 mile bike, 3.1 mile run Ready to give off-road triathlon a go? Join Raise the Bar for the 4th annual XTERRA Black Diamond…
Summit Plummet Triathlon or Duathlon
The Summit Plummet Triathlon or Duathlon When: July 17th, 2011 Where: Crystal Mountain Summit to Nolte State Park, Enumclaw Distances: 3 mile run, 45 mile bike, 1/4 mile swim OR 1.4 mile run Short on training but long on adventure? Inviting all downhill enthusiasts to this one-of-a-kind race. After a ride up Crystal Mountain’s new…
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