Mere Mortals

Welcome to the 2010 Mere Mortals Page!

2010 Mere Mortals has started! – more information including the calendar of events below!

It’s time to start training!
Tri Gulf Coast is here to help you get ready for the big race, no matter what your level of experience is today!

Who in the world are the Mere Mortals?
We are a training group that meets almost every Sunday at 6:30am from June through the end of September.
We help new triathletes prepare for the Santa Rosa Island Triathlon or other Multisport Events.Helmets are required

What we do for you
We’ll help you learn the ropes of swimming, biking, running, and combining the three back-to-back! During our training, we’ll show you how to swim in open water, get you used to swimming in groups, and share tips and tricks so you don’t have to learn them the hard way. We teach you how to transition from swim to bike safely and quickly. We’ll teach you about safe cycling and inform you of  the rules of triathlon cycling. Learn and practice “T2,” the second transition from bike to run, and learn how to complete the 3.1-mile run course after an 18-mile bike and a 1/3-mile swim. We have you train alongside experienced triathletes, and you’ll see presentations from experts in many aspects of fitness and triathlon.

Who can participate?
All active members of Tri Gulf Coast are welcome! You must be 18 or older, or if you are under 18, you must be be accompanied by a legal guardian who stays for the whole training session. If you’ve never done a triathlon before, don’t worry! That’s just what mere Mortals is designed for! Just join Tri Gulf Coast and we’ll see you on the beach!
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How much does it cost?
All participants must be members of the Tri Gulf Coast triathlon club. Once that’s taken care of, it’s free!
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When and where we meet
Starting June 6th, 2010 at 6:25 a.m.  See schedule below. Sunday mornings at the Casino Beach stage on Pensacola Beach! Be sure to arrive early and get your gear ready, our speakers start on schedule, and we start our workout immediately after the speaker of the day is finished. You may join in at any time during the training season, but you’ll get the most benefit if you’re there from the beginning.

The equipment you will need
There are all kinds of goodies you can buy to help you in triathlon, but only a few you really need for your first race.

Here are the basics:

• Swim: Goggles, a bright swim cap
• Bike: A Bike and a cycling helmet. Helmets are required both during training and in the race. (Recumbent and three wheelers are not legal in triathlons.)
• Run: A good pair of running shoes. We run during the summer, so you may want to carry fluids with you on the run.

What sort of physical condition do I need to be in?

As with any new physical activity, you should talk with your physician about your plans to do a triathlon and listen to his/her feedback. We’ll help you get ready for the race, but here are some good guidelines for what you should be ready for:

• Swimming: You need to be able to swim 200 yards without stopping. By the time we finish training, you’ll have been farther than 200 yards from shore, so being able to make it in would be a good thing! We’ll help you get used to open water swimming, but you might want to spend some time training in a pool prior to June.
• Biking: We’ll ride at least 20 to 60+minutes every time we bike. You’ll want to practice riding before June, and by spending time on your bike ahead of time, you’ll handle the bike safely and more confidently. This is important, because we train on the road with vehicles.
• Running: Speed doesn’t matter, and it’s perfectly legal to walk during the race. By being able to run or walk 2-miles without stopping by the time we start training, you’ll be better prepared to build up to 3.1 miles, even after swimming and biking first!

Tentative schedule

This schedule is tentative and subject to change.



Want to know more?

for additional information, send an email to mortals@trigulfcoast.org.