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The Southland Credit Union Annual Los Alamitos Race on the Base is all set to take place on Saturday, February 25, 2012 and all triathlon participants are invited to the FREE Triathlon Race Clinics and Vendor Fair.
Register now and don’t miss valuable training tips and techniques from excellent guest trainers. Pre-registration for clinics is REQUIRED. Call (562) 430-1073 or email acocca@ci.los-alamitos.ca.us to register. All clinics will be held at Oak Middle School, 10821 Oak Street, Los Alamitos. Don’t forget to also check out the vendor fair at each clinic featuring great products and services! Clinic presentations will be from 9am to 11am, to be followed by activity/training from 11am to noon. Topics included are:
January 21st: (Bring your swimsuit)
Swim technique, nutrition, mental prep, plus actual long course swim to follow at JFTB pool.
February 4th: (Bring your running gear and bike)
Run and bike techniques, stretching and injury prevention, fitness run and bike check.
February 18th: (Bring your transition gear and bike)
Transition basics and set-up, mental prep for race day, event logistics, and transition simulation.
Race on the Base events include a Reverse Triathlon, Jr. Reverse Triathlon, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, 1K Kids Run, 10K Inline Skating and Wheelchair Race. The race is held on the runways at the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos and features a 2-day vendor expo, helicopters, planes and military vehicles with music throughout the course. All participants and volunteers receive a distinctive dri-fit shirt, finisher dog tag medals, plus free lunch for all racers provided by Johnny Rebs’ Roadhouse BBQ.
Register now! Sponsorship, vendor and volunteer opportunities are also available! For additional information on registration, to become a sponsor, vendor or volunteer, please visit the Race on the Base website at www.raceonthebase.com or contact the Los Alamitos Recreation and Community Services Department at (562) 430-1073.
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