Lessons from an Iron Woman at Multisport World
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| Lessons from an Iron Woman : Women Only |
| Triathlon : Women only class |
- Race Date: Sunday, March 27, 2011
- Start Time: 2:30 PM
- Entry Fee:$55.00
- Location:Hanley Center for Athletic Excellence at Georgetown Prep
- Address: 10900 Rockville Pike
- City/State/Zip:North Bethesda, Maryland 20852-3299
- Country: USA
- Registration Website:
- Telephone: (781) 414-0437
- Email: [email protected]
Karen Smyers is one of the most successful triathletes in the history of the sport. An Ironman World Champion and inductee to the USAT Hall of Fame, Karen's 27 years of training and racing have taught her alot about being a female in the sport of triathlon. In this 90 minute workshop for women only Karen will share and discuss tips on all aspects of being a female triathlete including:
- Balancing work, family and training
- Getting pregnant, training through pregnancy and returning to competition after pregnancy
- Apparel choices for all body types
- Dealing with menstruation
- Nutritional considerations
- Strength training
- Finding appropriate training partners (both male and female)
- Women's only triathlons
Karen is not just a world-class athlete she's also a mother of two and survivor of a bout with cancer (and an 18 wheeler!).
Directions:
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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