Mentorship Program

Welcome to the wonderful world of Triathlon!!! Boulder Triathlon Club mentor program is a totally free option for any member of the Club aimed primarily at beginners and newcomers to the triathlon world, but also for developing athletes who want to get to the next level. The aim of the program is to pair up an experienced club member (Mentor) with a beginner (Mentee), not as a coaching program (these are available through our club partners) but as an advice and support network to help and guide a new comer to the world of triathlon.

If you want to become part of the program please fill in the application and questionnaire below that will allow us to pair you with your Mentor. The Boulder Triathlon Club has regular group training sessions that all members are welcome to join. We will also be hosting some triathlon workshops for beginners to help you get to your first race and encourage all the beginner mentees to attend these to meet your fellow new-bees and take on the challenge together.

For the first time triathletes we will be targeting the Boulder Sunrise Triathlon on June 2nd, All club members receive a $10 discount upon entry for these races.
http://www.yourcausesports.org/events/boulder-sunrise/

Dates to be confirmed, but we are suggesting the following mentor program activities leading up to the triathlon.

Boulder Sunrise Triathlon - training days

FREE boulder sunrise specific training program.... download and follow this basic training program designed to get you in shape and ready for the triathlon - this is done in association with EK Endurance coaching.
http://ekendurancecoaching.com/ Free training program on opening page of EK Endurance site.

Sunday 6th May - Group ride of course
- Easy bike ride of the Boulder Sunrise course to get folks familiar with the route - meet at Boulder Reservoir 10am on Sunday morning. Come meet your fellow mentees and ride the course with some experienced riders. Russell Herbert the mentor program coordinator will be leading the ride.

Wednesday 16th May 6pm Boulder reservoir - Boulder Sunrise Clinic
- In collaboration with EK Endurance coaching - we will be running a clinic for all first timers doing the triathlon. Go through the basics of where the swim is - what to do in transition - what to expect during the race - how to pace yourself - when to eat and drink prior and during the race. Potentially have a group run of the run course to get familiar with the route. This will be a GREAT opportunity for all first timers to come and ask questions and get comfortable with what will happen on race day before the race. (Note - for Boulder tri club members - you do not have to be doing the boulder sunrise tri to take part - this can be similar for any triathlon!)

June 2nd – Race day!

We will use the website as a key vehicle to communicate what the mentor program is doing and have a discussion board as a group to share ideas and experiences both as Mentors and Mentees. And as part of signing up you will have access to your Mentor to ask questions to help with those pre race jitters!!!
We will also have many other fun events to help the Mentees along including our own Boulder Triathlon Club race series – a monthly calendar of more friendly / fun events that can help you get experience in a more relaxed environment, though be warned – us triathletes are a competitive bunch and even the most relaxed and friendly races carry a badge of honor for victory so expect a few speedsters at the front duking it out!

If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact me directly, I look forward to meeting you soon

With best regards

Russell

mentorship@bouldertriathlonclub.com
Cell – 617 823 1826