Dave Scott was triathlon's first superstar, winning 6 Hawaii Ironmans.  After coaching both of this year's champions he came to work with the OTC coaching team for three days.  Here's what he said about this year's TTP: "Muscular strength, especially in the glutes, is the key ingredient missing from most athletes' training programs.  Give me a triathlete for 2 hours and I would do exactly what the OTC is doing: a harder hour-long ride plus a solid hour on strength and flexibility.  Adding the short transition run in the spring plus all the other extras makes the TTP an excellent program."

Frequently Asked Questions:
- All classes take place at our studio. 
- The TTP is a dryland-only program and does not include swimming.  Our swim program is separate.
- The TTP includes one 2-hr coached workout each week.  You may drop-in to additional ones if there is a bike free.
- Rides are indoors on spin bikes.  Runs are variable paces.  MSF = muscular strength and flexibility
 
Schedule

	Competitive level classes are for the more performance-focused athlete. Recreational level classes, for those new to triathlon or with more fitness-related goals. Cast Iron, on Saturday's, is for the long-distance athlete.   Mon Tues Wed Thur   Sat Sun 6pm Leslie Shannon/Ben Lou/Tara Garrett/Mark 8am Kym Blythe 8pm Adrian Bryan/Rachel Caroline Lucy 10am Graeme
Three levels to choose from:
	1. Recreational - Perfect for individuals who haven't done our TTP before. Also suitable for individuals with fitness-related goals.  Compared to Comp classes, a more Recreational atmosphere. - Two hour coached workout each week from January through August - In winter, one hour ride steadily building in intensity, plus one hour MSF. - In spring, we add a 20 min. easy run outside off the bike followed by 30 min. MSF. - Heart rate monitors highly recommended - In class, your coach will answer all of your training questions helping to guide your training.
	2. Competitive - This is the place for the more performance-focused athlete, one who has done the TTP before and has more competitive goals.  That said, we still have a lot of fun! - An atmosphere more focused on triathlon and going further in depth in discussions. - Two hour coached workout each week from January through August - Same durations as recreational. - Heart rate monitors mandatory. - In class, your coach and fellow athletes will help answer all of your training questions.
	3. Cast Iron - This is a special program aimed at those training for half or full iron distance triathlon. - Our groups will meet each Saturday morning from January through April to build the bike and run endurance that is critical for success at the longer distances. - Groups will switch each week, one week biking first, the next running first - Groups will be formed by the coaches and you will be notified in advance of start up - 2hr to 4hr workout, starting at 8am for bikers, a little later initially for runners - Builds from 1:15 ride, 45 minute MSF and 30 minute run to a 2 hour ride and 2 hr run. - May through August, participants are permitted unlimited drop-in's to TTP classes, allowing the inclusion of all important tempo training to their progression. - Heart rate monitors mandatory - Presentation Level: Advanced.

 
Included in all programs:

New for 2012: • New Strength Studio so we now have a biking room and strength studio to allow for an even better training experience (and no need to move bikes around!) • More Strength Training to help you avoid injuries, increase power for all three sports, increase lean muscle tissue, burn more fat, and naturally elevate human growth hormone levels. • Higher Intensity Rides earlier in the program, increasing your aerobic capacity, lactate tolerance and power. • Weekly Online Talks on all of the most important elements of triathlon training. • New Member Landing Page to improve your online experience and interaction with members online.   Plus, all the regular features: • Unlimited drop-in’s to other/additional TTP studio classes (if there is a bike available) • Online workout log so you can plan and track your training, helping to increase accountability. • Lemond Revmaster spin bikes, the smoothest and most comfortable spin bike you've every rode. • Muscular strength training program which is periodized to increase your power and keep you injury free. • VASA Swim Trainer and PowerCranks equipped bike to help you develop your technique and strength. • Flexibility program to enhance your range of motion and keep you injury free. • PowerPoint talks or videos each week to educate and entertain • Regular evaluations of your bike fitness on our computerized testing bike. • Dynamic bike fit to ensure your own bike is correctly adjusted for your body. • Periodized training program on the bike that builds your endurance, power, strength, speed and skill. • Run Assessment on our treadmill to analyse your technique and efficiency. • Coached Track Workouts each week in spring and summer • Unlimited email questions to the OTC Head Coach. • Lots of fun and camaraderie as you train with a group of like minded OTCer’s!   Click here for more details on these features.

Registration:   (3 years with no price increase!)

TTP and Cast Iron:	425 + hst and processing
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TTP Sunday:	325 + hst and processing for 16 week winter class only. (Does not include track.)
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Registration Dates:
November 1, 2011 - Those who took part in the program last year.
November 7, 2011 - All other existing OTC members.
November 14, 2011 - New members (we expect to have some spots!)
All programs commence the week of January 9th, 2012.
No classes are held the weeks of March 12-16 or July 23-27.  (There are 32 weekly classes otherwise.)
Program runs till August 31th.

Our TTP Program sells out each year so don't miss out on our late fall registration period: join our mailing list to which registration notifications are sent.