Tri Team FAQs
Q: I've never done a triathlon before am I in the right place?
A: We love newbies. All abilities are welcome. We have two groups that ride on Saturday mornings: Beginners (below 17 mph) and Intermediates and above.
Q: Why should I join Momentum's Triathlon Team?
A quality training program will be led by athletes who have years of experience – their feedback and advice is invaluable. Hearing tricks of the trade along the way will help you learn more than you could ever learn from a book or magazine article. We will also give input about your form and mechanics. Better form can translate to more efficiency, speedier times, and fewer injuries.
Most training groups provide a training calendar that builds towards a shared race day. We suggest that the training program allow for a gradual build-up, preventing beginners from doing too much too soon. Good training plans will establish a safe base level of fitness and then will add key workouts at the appropriate times, and will also include adequate recovery. Often, it is so much easier to follow a workout plan than to try to have to come up with workouts on your own.
But besides having a coach and a training calendar, working out in a training group can be a lot of fun because you get to work out with other people! You find out that others are in the same boat as you, and you are not alone! You’re not the only one who is anxious about the swim, or nervous to ride a bike on the roads. You’ll see all kinds of ages and body shapes and realize that triathletes don’t have to have a super-buff body.
Another benefit to working out in a group is the unspoken “peer pressure” to show up to the workouts. Often people will come to the group workout knowing that their teammates will wonder where they are if they don’t. Sometimes that’s all the motivation they need to help get off the couch and out the door!
Also, some people find that making a financial commitment will help motivate them to follow through with the training.
Another benefit to training with a group is that it is great to feel like part of a TEAM on race day! Our team wears the same jerseys, set up a group tent, and have spectators who will cheer for anyone wearing the team colors.
And the best reason of all for training with a group is that it is a TON of FUN!! You will make new friends, and the camaraderie that develops over the course of the training program just can’t be beat!
Q: When do you meet?
A: Every Saturday morning 7:30.m. at the Rec Plex in St. Peters (Eastern most parking lot). Two groups embark anywhere from 22 to 40+ miles.
First Tuesday of the month for a 9 mile Time Trial. We measure your progress throughout the Summer and post results on our website.
Q: How much does all this cost?
A: $90 Cost for the uniform. $50 Membership fee. $140 Total checks payable to "Momentum Racing".
Q: Who should I call for more info?
A: Mike Barro at Momentum Cycles in St. Peters. 636-397-RIDE
