San Francisco Triathlon Training

Golden Gate Triathlon Club San Francisco Triathlon Club

Open water swim at Aquatic Park by Fishermans Wharf. Just by chatting with the many other tri-geeks
who swim there you'll get a lot of information.

GGTC (listed above) has a ton of workouts and would loop you in I am sure.

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Hi,

I'll be visiting San Francisco in mid-August, and I was wondering if there's anybody that can
suggest to me a good way of getting a triathlon orientation for the city.

I began training for triathlons about six months ago with the intention of doing one of the
Alcatraz tris. I've done one sprint, and will probably do an Olympic distance in a few weeks from
now. I've got my heart on doing an Alcatraz tri next year, in 2004.

When I arrive in San Francisco this August, it will probably be my only time in the city before
the big race in June 2004. I'd like to take advantage of this little visit and get a feel for the
terrain, a look at the lay of the land -- maybe go over some of the course.

Does anyone know if there's a way I can get to swim in the bay, ride the hills or run some of the
trails? I suppose I could get a map of this year's course and do it myself. But it sure would be
cool to meet some people too. Are there any organizations, training runs, etc. I could join for a
quick visit?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated! Thanks!

Hi Chris,
I am a member of GGTC, did Alcatraz 2003, and swim with the Thursday night open water swimmers at Aquatic Park. Many people in the club do the Alcatraz run regularly. I would suggest going to www.ggtc.org, joining the mailing list, and adding a post expressing your interest in training with the group while you are here. Lot's of great people in the club! Perhaps see you soon.
Brian M.

make that www.ggtc.org

Thanks! I'll write them asap!

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make that www.ggtc.org