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Race Like a Mother: 2023 Sprint Triathlon

BEST FOR: Beginner to intermediate triathletes who want the team spirit and extra features and perks of the Race Like a Mother Program

PREREQS: The ability to swim 50 yards in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge. If you can’t do that but are intent on this plan, enrolling in an adult swim class and/or private lessons is a great idea.

For the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary.

DATES: May 1 – July 22, 2022 (12 weeks)

RACE DETAILS: The Forge Triathlon, July 22, 2023

Race Like a Mother is an immersive program that brings out the best in you as an athlete—and incorporates a supportive, in-person team spirit.

For twelve weeks, you’ll train virtually with a group of like-minded triathletes for The Forge Triathlon, a race designed with beginners in mind. Then, in late July, you’ll gather in Lemont, Illinois (<30 miles outside of Chicago) to swim/bike/run and complete a sprint triathlon with the widest smile ever on your face.

Please note: In order to make this a successful program, we need a minimum of 25 athletes to register by April 27. If we do not meet our goal, we will offer a full refund. (More details in questions + answers below.)

$275.00

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The Details

Race Like a Mother is an immersive program that brings out the best in you as an athlete—and incorporates a supportive, in-person team spirit.

For twelve weeks, you’ll train virtually with a group of like-minded triathletes for The Forge Triathlon, a race designed with beginners in mind. Then, in late July, you’ll gather in Lemont, Illinois (<30 miles outside of Chicago) to swim/bike/run and complete a sprint triathlon with the widest smile ever on your face.

Included in the program:

  • a comprehensive sprint triathlon program with 8-10 weekly workouts (3 swims, 2-3 rides, 2-3 runs, 1-2 strength training sessions) that build a strong, capable foundation to go the distance in all three disciplines;
  • a helpful form analysis of either your swimming or running from Coach Jen or Liz;
  • a group session with a sports psychologist to talk about overcoming fears + thriving on race day;
  • a stocked swag bag, including another mother runner swim cap + a custom triathlete tee (plus all the training swag you see below);
  • special Q + A zoom session swith your coaches (in addition to the private Facebook page + office hours);
  • 15% off your registration fee for The Forge Triathlon on July 22.

Grab more details on the AMR Trains: Try a Triathlon podcast with Coaches Jen + Liz.

EQUIPMENT: We’ve compiled a full gear list here, but if you’re new to the sport of triathlon, we’re all about keeping it minimal and cost effective. Ride your old bike or borrow one from a friend. Rent a wetsuit, if you need one. The only pieces of equipment that might feel are unusual is a stability/Swiss ball and hand weights for the strength circuits; most gyms have these.

TRAINING BASICS: Most of the mandatory weekday workouts are in the hour range. (Some run a little longer.) The weekend workouts range from 60 minutes to about 90 minutes, one day typically has a bike/run brick and the other is either bike or run. You will practice running after riding at least twice a week (and riding after swimming at least once), so you’ll be very familiar with transitions, both logistically and physically.

A few more helpful tidbits:
—During Week 10, you will do a weekend workout of all three disciplines in a row to get you familiar with race situation and transitions.
—Swims range from 500 to 2,200 yards; rides range from 20 minutes to 65 minutes; runs range from 20 to 60 minutes.
—One day per week is a total rest day. (On the plan, it’s a Friday, but you can easily rearrange the plan to accommodate your schedule.)

STRENGTH TRAINING INCLUDED? Yes. You will have one to two (mandatory) strength circuits per week. These require hand weights and a stability ball.

A SAMPLE WEEK:

All your workouts are accessible via a Training Peaks Account. This free training tool will help you chart the nearly daily growth of your endurance base. It also sends you a daily email with your workouts for today and tomorrow so you can plan accordingly.

Coaches Jen and Liz are there to help you over speed bumps and answer your questions—and we promise, they’ll never throw a clipboard or blow a whistle in your face. Not only have the dynamic duo designed every facet of your program from your first step through your finish line, they’ve also written a weekly newsletter filled with advice and tips that corresponds to your training program.

What’s more, there are three ways you can connect with them:
—Ask the Coach column on Facebook: Coach Jen or Liz posts a weekly Ask the Coach column, where you can comment with anything that’s on your mind. (If you’re not a Facebooker, you can email uswith your question.)

—Exclusive Podcasts: Coaches Jen + Liz talk through pacing, injuries, and plenty of other helpful + entertaining topics.

—Office Hours: If you’d like individual guidance, Coaches Jen + Liz have regular office hours so you can chat over your situation.

—In addition, the Race Like a Mother program offers an extra webinar with the Coaches, and an one-hour group sports psychology session.

In addition to Train Like a Mother Club, you’ll also be invited to join a private Race Like a Mother: The Forge Sprint Triathlon club on Strava, where you can track your miles, and a private Race Like a Mother Challenge Facebook page, where you’ll quickly find an army of (funny, empathetic, inspiring) #motherrunner teammates.* You’ll share training tips, stories of good runs and bad, cheer each other on, and push each other out the door. Momentum comes from teamwork, and these Challenges roll on some serious #motherrunner momentum.

*Please note that your membership in both our Strava and Facebook groups and access to the training program coaches are limited to the duration of your training plan, plus a few weeks for you to bask in the glow of your race and work with the coaches to help plan your next athletic goal and corresponding training plan. Your access to the Facebook group begins when your training plan does. You are welcome to request entry up to one month before your starting date.

In addition to your sassy Swim&Bike&Run&Triumph tee,  you will receive a package stocked with training essentials, including a tube of  Nuun Sport; two GU Energy items (an Energy Gel and GU Chews); a pair of blister-banishing Wrightsock running socks; a 2-oz. bottle of Sweat X Odor Eliminator spray; a Kate’s Real Food bar; and an AMR sticker for your water bottle or laptop. Over $40 worth of swag!

(Domestic shipping is FREE for all merchandise and training swag packages. International shipping is not currently available but we invite you to participate in any of our online programs! Just email us at tlamclub@anothermotherrunner.com and we will help you bypass the shipping at checkout.)

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QUESTIONS + ANSWERS

In addition to all the features of our regular training programs, Race Like a Mother takes things to the next level by providing:

  • a helpful form analysis of either your swimming or running from the coaches.
  • a group session with a sports psychologist to talk about overcoming fears + thriving on race day.
  • additions to your swag bag, including another mother runner swim cap + a swim & bike & run tee
  • special Q + A zoom sessions with your coaches (in addition to the regular access to have to them via Facebook + office hours)
  • 15% off your registration fee for The Forge Triathlon.
  • an in-person pre-race event on July 21. (Details to come.)

Grab more overall details on the AMR Trains: Try a Triathlon podcast with Coaches Jen + Liz.

Our 12-week program, will most likely fit your needs, if you are a beginning to intermediate-level triathlete who is taking on an Sprint distance triathlon this season.

At a minimum, you need to be able to swim 50 yards (back and forth) in a pool without touching the bottom or hanging on the edge. It doesn’t have to be pretty, and you don’t have to keep your face in the water the whole time. If you can’t do that but are intent on this plan, enrolling in an adult swim class and/or private lessons is a great idea.

For the run and bike portions, being injury-free is necessary.

Workout specifics: Most of the mandatory weekday workouts are in the hour range. (Some run a little longer.) The weekend workouts range from 60 minutes to about 90 minutes, one day typically has a bike/run brick and the other is either bike or run. You will practice running after riding at least twice a week (and riding after swimming at least once), so you’ll be very familiar with transitions, both logistically and physically.

A few more helpful tidbits:
—During Week 10, you will do a weekend workout of all three disciplines in a row to get you familiar with race situation and transitions.
—Swims range from 500 to 2,200 yards; rides range from 20 minutes to 65 minutes; runs range from 20 to 60 minutes.

No, but you will receive a code for 15% off your Forge Off Road Triathlon registration.

Because it’s a true beginner-friendly triathlon; with a 540-yard swim, 10.7 mile gravel bike, and a 3-mile trail run, it’s an accessible, fun course that all athletes (with proper training!) can conquer with confidence.

The swim portion offer the option for beginners and/or those feeling a little anxious to start the swim portion after the other athletes have started, so you won’t get swum over. What’s more, you are able to call on assistance from a nearby kayak if you feel the need.

The bike portion, while it’s termed off-road, is actually crushed limestone trails and some gravel roads; any bike (hybrid, mountain, cruiser) will be more than sufficient.

The run portion on trails will keep your mind engaged and your body will enjoy the softer dirt beneath your feet.

Read more about The Forge triathlon here and grab more overall details on the AMR Trains: Try a Triathlon podcast with Coaches Jen + Liz.

Lemont is about 27 miles southwest of Chicago.

No, but we can definitely help facilitate a group hotel and you can coordinate roommate situations via the private Facebook page.

Yes, because you already have the training program, we can offer a $135 discount. Email us at tlamclub@anothermotherrunner.com and we’ll set you up.

We can give you ideas for bike rentals–or you can ship your bike to a local shop. We will provide a variety of resources for you at the beginning of the program so you can get things set up early.

We need to meet a minimum of 25 athletes by April 24 in order for a successful program. If we do not meet that minimum, we will give you the choice of either:

a) a full refund
or
b) the opportunity to apply some of your program fee to a sprint triathlon training program.

If we do meet that minimum, we will send all the information, including the program, the Facebook page, and all the extra details to you on April 27 so you can be ready for your 12-week training block, which will start on May 1.

Within a few weeks of registration, every participant in a Train Like a Mother program receives a stocked swag package with some of our favorite training essentials. Domestic shipping is now FREE for all merchandise and training swag packages.

Canadian shipping costs are a flat $20, and will be applied at checkout.

International shipping outside of Canada is not currently available but we invite you to participate in any of our online programs! Just email us at tlamclub@anothermotherrunner.com and we will help you bypass the shipping at checkout.

We definitely want this to work into your life and your running lifestyle. You can email us within 2 weeks of starting the program and we will set you up with another plan or a partial credit for an upcoming challenge. We will not be able to issue a straight-up refund.

With a smart training plan, doable strength training, and advice on foam rolling and other self-care, we’re going to do our best to keep you injury-free. That said, if you have an injury or illness that totally slays your training, let us know within two weeks. We’ll work with you to get you a partial credit for an upcoming program.

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