Seeing snow everywhere and feeling temperatures that would make a bear run inside, most people would not think to engage in swimming, running or biking. However, the Decatur Multisport Club, or the Tri-Gators as it is lovingly known as, are starting the year by preparing for the new Triathlon season that is approaching.
The club is holding meeting to discuss issues surrounding membership, new training possibilities and in general kicking off the new triathlon training season. Quickly growing as a popular sport, the Triathlon consists of swimming, bicycling and running. It is governed by the USA Triathlon, which has seen four times as many members between 1999 and 2007, to a total of around 100 thousand. In 2007, in order to keep up, the Tri-Gators were formed.
The goal was to provide a common ground for triathletes (triathlon participants) to come together and train, all the while developing the bonds that help build the discipline and motivation needed to compete in the sport. In 2009, the club will partner with St. Mary’s Hospital’s AthletiCare in order to provide professional aide to fitness and training to the triathletes. This will include fitness assessments, avoiding injury while competing and practicing, and providing over all training plans to the club members. All to prepare for the new Triathlon season and provide the triathletes with the resources they need to succeed. Also expressing interest in aiding the effort is the Decatur Memorial Hospital.
What is boils down to is making sure that the athletes have access to the resources they need to build the habits and motivation that enables them to compete and live in a healthier way. The AthletiCare program has helped train student athletes in the past, providing sound advice and determining if injuries are severe enough to require rest or if they should work through it.
Many of the triathletes are hoping to enter three or four competitions this year. The Tri-Gators will provide the means to building friendships, support and providing the atmosphere for success in the efforts of its members in competing. The club has a mere $25 dollar member fee, with an additional $25 for the AthletiCare program. It plans to hold weekly meetings with training sessions, providing the environment where people support your efforts to succeed. It provides the same motivating environment that supports athletes through school and college.
The hope will be that triathletes will take full advantage of the Tri-Gator’s program in order to reach their desired fitness level and goals. The program offered will hopefully destroy those feelings of inability to compete and replace them with feelings of confidence and motivation. This will overcome the obstacle that many face in their road to fitness and whole body health.
It is hoped that the triathlon trend will continue, and that such programs as the Tri-Gators will spread into other areas of the US, and in the world. The benefit of competing on overall health and fitness is something that this country can use, and hopefully more will find the support they need to succeed.
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Originally posted 2009-03-04 14:29:41. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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