Welcome to GGTC’s Short Distance Program (SDP)
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned athlete looking to get faster and stronger, SDP is for you! Under the guidance of John Dahlz (JD), a veteran triathlon coach and accomplished professional triathlete, the summer SDP will target the Santa Cruz Triathlon on September 27.
The structure of the 10-week program will include two to three coached group workouts per week, along with additional on-your-own workouts. This program is designed specifically to match your level of fitness and ability, with beginner, intermediate, and advanced options available for each workout.
Questions? Reach out to Craig MacLellan - secretary@ggtc.org
Are you ready to take on an Olympic or Sprint Distance triathlon and looking to train with a smaller group? The Women Tri Together (WTT) training program could be the program for you.
Under the guidance of certified triathlon coach, Kimi Ueda, WTT is designed specifically for those athletes who are looking to complete a Sprint or Olympic distance triathlon and want to focus on their technique in a small group setting. This program is open to all women, gender diverse, or non-binary teammates.
The program will target the Santa Cruz Triathlon on September 27.
We are excited to announce our 12-week Coached Trail Running Program, designed to prepare you for the Mt. Tam Trail Run! Whether you're a seasoned trail runner or looking to take on your first trail race, we have the perfect program for you.
Still on the fence? Join us for an Info Session on Tuesday, August 4th at 7pm!
Program Details:
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at Garfield Pool every Thursday at 5:50pm. Please note the following:
We require members with a confirmed registration to show up for Thursday swims. If you have a confirmed swim slot and do not show up (no-show), we’ll ask you to pay $20 into the “swim fund jar” before you can sign up for more swims. If you cancel a confirmed slot anytime on Thursday, we will ask you to pay $10 into the swim fund jar before signing up for more swims.
For more information, please see ggtc.org/thursday-swim-registration.
Please email (swim@ggtc.org) or slack Jojo if you have any questions!
Join us for a social run to Twin Peaks via some hidden trails.
Starting point:
Please register, so we can keep track of the attendance!
Don't come if you are sick or had a close contact with a sick person.
Contact Krishna Rao on slack for any questions.
We'll be setting off bright and early to experience dawn, and hopefully a great sunrise from the top of Mt Tam!
Start time is 5:00am from the GGB Visitor Center. Will wait 5 minutes for stragglers.
Distance: 37 miles
Pace: moderate , 14-16mph (flat ground speed)
Drop Factor: DROP
Elevation: 3600 ft
Course Map: https://www.strava.com/routes/3532600788172124752
Where/When: Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center, rolling @5:05am. We'll finish up in Sausalito and go for well earned coffee and pastries!
Things to bring: Don't forget lights!! It will be dark when we start. Also smiles, water, gloves, lights, stuff to fix a flat, eager legs
Ping Tamara Kohler on slack for questions.
some of you may have had pizza in SF. some of you luckier people may have even had pizza not in sf. but not all of us are that lucky. so join me on a ride to experience some of Marin county’s best pizza shops where according to one google reviewer: “the food is very good.”. So helmet up, bib up (which type is open to interpretation), and ride with me (guochen) to see what all the fuss is about. Highlights include: - If you’re brave and riding the extra-large pizza route, pre-pizza soft cheeses at Marin cheese (not recommended, fresh cheese and summer don’t go along all that well but hey, you do you) - Mulberry Street Pizzeria in San Rafael (only opens at 12:30 so this will limit how fast we go) - Hot Italian in San Rafael - Tony Tutto Pizza in Ross - and finally PizzaHacker in Tam Junction - there may be opportunities for extra credit along the way Depending on how the ride groups form, you may need to order your own pizza. Plan is to order ahead at each stop for the next one. - Where/When: GGB @ 9:30AM or Mikes Bikes @ 10:00AM - Distance: 60 mi for large pizza, 73 miles for extra large pizza - Elevation gained: 3500 ft for large pizza, 4000 ft for extra large pizza - Drop factor: drop (wondering what this means?) - Avg. flat ground speed: Moderate: 14-16 mph - Mulberry Street Pizzeria opening at 12:30PM will be the limiting factor in pace Route (large pizza) - 60 miles: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3255487959?share_token=anBqMNiFNmCsZlYXtl6Mr3Y7UB7jdJR8tIVz2WQJdUr0rgwdvI&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=1216499522777 Route (extra large pizza) - 73 miles: https://www.komoot.com/tour/3266616550?share_token=a6JT5K4lwanneML7Ph7zZ5klIOVPxTiLwOzR6mI3m4Q5f0mPKR&ref=wtd&t_s=referral&t_cid=route_share&t_ref_username=1216499522777 Regrouping at: (1) Mikes (2) Nicasio (3) Pizza
slack me at @guochen on slack for questions
Our beloved Tam High pool is closed for renovation over the summer!
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at St. Ignatius Pool on Sunday mornings, 8:20am. Please note the following:
We require members with a confirmed registration to show up for Sunday swims (over the summer only). If you have a confirmed swim slot and do not show up (no-show), we’ll ask you to pay $20 into the “swim fund jar” before you can sign up for more swims. If you cancel a confirmed slot anytime on Thursday, we will ask you to pay $10 into the swim fund jar before signing up for more swims.
Come join us for a Fire Pit Beach Party!
You like to swim, bike, and/or run, so why not pair it up with some FUN (in the sun)!
There will be fun, games, & a good ol' barbeque. Finish off your morning workouts & come down to the beach for fun in the sun!
We kick off at 1pm, but arrive anytime after as we party through the sunset. Food & refreshments will be provided: A bunch of hot dogs & burgers, some side dishes & salads, water, soda, & beer.
Bring your favorite people (& pets, please!). The more the merrier!
Where: Ocean Beach
When: Sunday, September 20th at 2pm
Questions? Reach out to Molly on Slack or email social@ggtc.org
This is a documentary that member Leo Neat made about his transition from high volume triathlon training to battling Long COVID. It is free and will be showing at the Marina Theater on September 21st. Doors open at 7:30 pm and the Show starts at 8:00 pm. If you plan on attending please respond via this partiful link:
https://partiful.com/e/3GqKK98VVG5El29uMllf?c=6g-YxcUb
Coached bike workout with Jaffa
Join Coach Jaffa for our weekly recurring bike workouts on Tuesdays at the Polo Field!! Specifics of each workout as well as the Zoom link will be posted to Slack prior.
⛑️ Safety First
Notes:
If there are fewer than 5 registered people on the Sunday before the workout, the workout will be virtual only, meaning Coach Jaffa may not be at the Polo Field. The Zoom with audio cues will still happen.
Time and location are subject to change based on weather and Polo Field availability. All updates will be posted in Slack, so stay tuned there!
We’ll head to Aquatic Park, put on our wetsuits, and hop into the water. We'll be swimming both the perimeter as well as the buoy line.
This swim does not have a coach or a lifeguard. For information on our swims, check out this page with maps.
Bring friends, snacks, drinks, and anything else you'll need to warm up after!
Where: Aquatic Park West Bleachers (Google Maps) When: We'll meet around 5:45pm for a 6pm jump Who: We welcome all skill levels as long as you're a comfortable swimmer. If you're unsure, please reach out to Jojo to talk it out.
Questions? Email Jojo at swim@ggtc.org or message her on slack. You can check out the live temperature at ggtc.org/swim.
Wednesday Kezar Track
Join us for observing Fat Bear Week by adventuring over to the East Bay to take on riding in the Berkeley Hills!
Fat Bear Week is the annual competition of bears in Katmai National Park in Alaska, commemorating the nutitional loading the bears do in preparation for hibernation. As triathletes, we love a good caloric story, so these bears hold a special place in our hearts.
To observe this special week, we will have 3 different ride options from which to choose from:
Option 1: The Classic 3 Bears
This will be the classic 3 Bears Loop - nice and rolling terrain in the East Bay Hills.
Option 2: The Golden Bear
Same as Option 1, plus a bonus trip past the campus of UC Berkeley, home of the Golden Bears. We'll spin down through Claremont before a climb up Grizzly Peak
Option 3: The Crazy Bear
Same as Option 2, but an extra bonus trip up to the top of Mount Diablo.
Details:
Where/When: Orinda Bart @ 8:30AM (or 8:00AM train from Embarcadero)
Distance/Elevation:
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at St. Ignatius Pool on our last Sunday masters at SI, this week starting at 9:20am. Please note the following:
Wednesday POLO FIELD Track
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at the Tamalpais High School Pool every Sunday at 9am. Please note the following:
Please email (swim@ggtc.org) or message Jojo on Slack if you have any questions!
The ROKA Bridge-to-Bridge Triple Crown challenge is back!
This fall we will once again do a Bridge-to-bridge event series where we swim, bike and run from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay bridge, in three separate events!
The run will start on the north/Marin side of the Golden Gate Bridge. After running back across the bridge, we'll follow the coast all the way until we get to the Bay Bridge. Make sure to stick around after as we'll be hanging out at Hidive for beer and brunch!
Another option is to start the run from the Golden Gate Bridge Welcome Center (south side/San Francisco side) if you'd like less miles! This would be 6 instead of 8 miles. We would likely be at this side of the bridge at 10:50 a.m. Please let Angela know if you are running this option.
Transportation: We recommend taking public transportation or ride share to get to the Vista Point parking lot. Note you could double up and do Tam High Swim in the morning and get a friend to drop you off at this convenient point on the way back!
Make sure to bring a cash/card, water, and smiles!
Join #races-im-kona on Slack for the most up-to-date club information!
Join for an AP adventure of your choosing and then stay for some celebratory snacks and drinks -- and enjoy the Blue Angels show from the bleachers or the water (Fleet Week)!
Bridge-to-Bridge Challenge: not able to join the Bridge-to-Bridge swims but still excited to get the triple bridge crown? Substitute the B2B swim with 3 perimeter loops to enter the raffle for the swim portion (the more participation, the more prizes!). Must complete all 3 in one day, but can hop out for some bleacher nutrition and cheer.
Choose-your-own-swim-adventure: start with a buoy lap or perimeter at 11am
Somebody will be there to watch bags from 11am-1pm! NOTE: Because it is Fleet Week, parking will be limited!
Slack Amanda with any questions
Join #races-im-California on Slack for the most up-to-date club information!
Popcorn, pumpkin snacks, cozy couches. We’ll vote on the movie when you get there - think Halloween Town, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice. Time to get ~spooky~
Where: Sports Basement Presidio - 610 Old Old Mason St When: Monday, October 19 from 5:30-8:00pm
We'll start the movie at 6pm. Before then, join for chats & tasty treats! Please reach out to Molly Bamberger on Slack with any questions. See you there :)
Join #races-tri-napatri on Slack for the most up-to-date club information!
This fall we will once again do a Bridge-to-Bridge Event Series where we swim, bike and run from the Golden Gate Bridge to the Bay Bridge, in three separate events!
For the bike event, we'll be crossing not just 2, but 3 of the Bay Area's wonderful bridges! We'll start by crossing the world-famous Golden Gate Bridge, then utilizing the retrofit bike lane installed on the Richmond-San Rafael Bridge, and finally crossing the modern bike infrastructure on the Bay Bridge! Once we get to the viewpoint on Treasure Island, we'll snap some photos, spin around, and bike back to Jack London Square in Oakland to grab some lunch together before hopping on either the Alameda Ferry or West Oakland BART to get back to downtown SF.
Make sure to bring a helmet, water, nutrition, money, flat repair system, and smiles!
Lunch meetup at TBD!
Wednesday HALLOWEEN POLO FIELD Track
GET SPOOKY - this will be our annual HALLOWEEN TRACK NIGHT. Wear your best costume. Group coordination encouraged!! We will all head to a local bar afterwards for a Team Happy Hour :)
Questions? Contact Run Director Nick M at run@ggtc.org
It's hallo-week!! We're celebrating with a festive pint at Hockey Haven after halloween track.
Costumes mandatory (not rly but plz don't let me down)
Questions? Ask Molly on Slack or email social@ggtc.org.
Potluck picnic party to relax, eat good food, & catch up with your fellow GGTCers. Sign up to bring a dish to share & come hang with your training buddies (or meet some new ones!). Weather permitting!
Where: Golden Gate Park (specific spot coming soon!) When: Sunday, November 8 from 1:00-5:00pm
Let us know what you're bringing to the potluck HERE: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oBhpB5LOY0kFcK6toxkwkNehCfMxs8ydQYO2QV1hZTI/edit?usp=sharing. Feel free to sign up for one of the ideas listed or add your own!
Please note if you're bringing drinks, GGP has some specific rules. Beer & wine are welcome at the picnic area, but kegs & liquor are not.
Reach out to Molly Bamberger on Slack with any questions. See you there :)
Join #races-run-CIM on Slack for the most up-to-date club information!
Join #races-70-3-laquinta on Slack for the most up-to-date club information!
Save the date for our annual End of Year party! More details coming in mid-October :)
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