Multisport World Conference and Expo - First Time Triathlete Workshop

Events

First Time Triathlete Workshop :
Triathlon : Traithlon Training
  • Race Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
  • Start Time: 8:00 AM
  • Location:Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep
  • Address: 10900 Rockville Pike
  • City/State/Zip:North Bethesda, Maryland 20852-3299
  • Country: USA

 Led by Coach Ed Zerkle of TriTeamZ, this workshop will walk you through everything you need to know to make your first triathlon a successful and enjoyable one, including:

      • Triathlon 101: Race distances, rules and more
      • Setting the right goals for yourself
      • Knowing what equipment you need (and don't need)
      • What to expect in the swim, bike and run
      • Basic training: How to prepare for your first race
      • Common "rookie" mistakes and how to avoid them

Directions:


The Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep will be home to the Multisport World Conference and Expo in the Mid Atlantic. Georgetown Prep is located at 10900 Rockville Pike in North Bethesda, MD about 1 mile north of the Capitol Beltway (I-495) on Route 355.

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION

Georgetown Prep is located at 10900 Rockville Pike (Route 355) about a 10 minute walk from the Grosvenor-Strathmore Metro Station.

DRIVING DIRECTIONS

From the Capital Beltway Outer Loop (from Baltimore and points east)
Georgetown Prep is located about 1 mile north of the Capital Beltway. Take Exit 34 and head north on Rockville Pike (route 355). Turn left into campus at the traffic light at Strathmore Avenue.

From the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (from Virginia and points west)
Exit the Capital Beltway onto Old Georgetown Road (Route 187, Exit 36). Turn left off the exit ramp onto Old Georgetown Road. Proceed for about 1.5 miles. Turn right onto Tuckerman Lane. Follow Tuckerman Lane for about 2 miles and turn left onto Rockville Pike (Route 355). Go almost a half mile and turn left into campus at the traffic light at Strathmore Avenue.

Heading south from the I-270 Spur (from Gaithersburg, Frederick and points north)
Exit the I-270 Spur onto Old Georgetown Road (Route 187). Follow the signs to Old Georgetown Road, North. Turn left onto Rt. 187. Within a 1/4 mile, turn right onto Tuckerman Lane. Follow Tuckerman Lane for about 2 miles and turn left onto Rockville Pike (Route 355). Go almost a half mile and turn left into campus at the traffic light at Strathmore Avenue.

Heading north on Rockville Pike (From D.C., Bethesda and points south)
About 1 mile after passing the Capital Beltway, turn left into campus at the traffic light at Strathmore Avenue.

Heading south on Rockville Pike (From Rockville and points north)
Georgetown Prep is located on Rockville Pike (Route 355) just south of White Flint Mall. Turn right into campus at the traffic light at Strathmore Avenue.

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