Here is something that might interest this group. I've heard she is a great speaker. She is speaking at a YMCA lunch or this clinic

Thanks for posting this, Jim. I saw a brief article in the paper this morning and was going to do the same. The flyer explains the presentation content in more detail.

Doug

I just registered for this. It sounds like perfect timing to gather information for the off season, while most of us are formulating our plans for next year's goals. Although the info sheet gives a web address for registration, the event is not listed on the YMCA website...yet. Best to sign-up over the phone.

Doug

I can't attend but would LOVE to hear what you learn and take away from the clinic. There were many topics of interest!!! If you learn something of value, please share!

m

Sally Edwards is quite the speaker. I really enjoyed her presentation and the chance to ask specifics about HR Training (HRT). Unfortunately, the seminar focused more on HRT, and not specifically on Triathlon Racing & Training. That was O.K., because I still came away with new some information, different testing protocols for determining zones, and exposure a newer technology that's available for teams and group settings.

When we signed in on Wednesday night, we were all provided a chest strap that was linked to a character name such as Shrek, Apollo, Crow etc. We were then linked to the Suunto Peripheral Observation Device (POD), which is capable of tracking up to 42 coded transmitters in a range of up to 100 meters. Your real time heart rate was then displayed on a big-screen monitor via a laptop connection. This meant the class was interactive. And fun! We did different "exercises" to see how heart rate was affected and what changes occurred. Nothing really new for me, but I found the on-screen monitoring to be pretty cool. Check out this video clip on how it's used in a club setting: Suunto Team POD

So, not what I was expecting for the seminar, but not a waste of time either. Sally has been around for quite some time She knows her stuff, is up to date on the latest research and technology, walks-the-talk and presents the info in a very dynamic way.

She still competes to. She is also sponsored by Danskin, and participates in each Danskin Women's Triathlon and volunteers to be the Official Last Place Finisher. That way everyone else can't say they came in last, but they can say they beat Sally Edwards. When she comes upon the last gal, she simply says; "Hi, I'm Sally!" She says most women reply; "Darn, I really didn't want to see you!"

I should be receiving a newsletter from the heartzones.com website now and then. If I see something of interest or clinics in the area, I'll post it here.

Have a great off-season!!

Doug