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The Saddleback Valley YMCA Triathlon Club is dedicated
to improving the physical and mental wellbeing of all
club members. Designed to meet the needs of all ages,
backgrounds
and levels of abilities, the club provides an environment
that promotes confidence while breaking down barriers.
We build friendships – we achieve
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Swim
Swim workouts are held Monday evenings and Wednesday and Friday
mornings. These swims are coached swims with pre-determined
workouts. Workouts are tailored to fit each level of athlete
and their current goals.
Bike
Weekday rides are done at the facility with the indoor spin
classes. YMCA facility members are welcome to go to any spin
class on the group exercise schedule with the Wednesday morning
and Thursday evening classes being taught by coaches Katherine
and Melissa.
Run
Run workouts are Monday and Thursday mornings from the facility
and Tuesday evenings at Trabuco Hills Highschool. These workouts
are coached and tailored to meet the athlete's current level
and goals.
All of the on-site workouts are done during child care center
hours.
Note: There is no child care available for the track workout
on Tuesday or for the weekend workouts.
Your Coaches
 Katherine Duncan has
over 7 years of triathlon experience. She has participated
in triathlon, running,
swimming and
cycling events throughout California. Katherine is a
USAT certified triathlon coach and works closely with USAT
and
USAT Women’s Commission to obtain support and national
recognition for the club. Coach Katherine is dedicated to helping
athletes rise to their potential and achieve their goals.
Katherine, along with her
fellow coaches, coordinates the club, designs workout programs,
hosts training events for all level of athletes and is always
available for advice and support. Aside from her coaching cert,
Katherine holds a degree in dance from UCI and certifications
from AFAA and Stott Pilates
Reformer. Katherine is also a trainer for the YMCA of the USA
cycling program. Katherine and her husband Hans live in Mission
Viejo with their 2 children Alex and Olivia.
 Chuck
Costello has been a member of the Saddleback YMCA
since 1994 when the Y took over the facility from the City
of Mission Viejo. Chuck is a dedicated volunteer for the
YMCA since that time and has headed the annual fund raiser,
been a member of the YMCA board, and is currently the chairman
of the board for 2007 and 2008. Coach Chuck is a certified
USAT coach and focuses on coaching swim for the Saddleback
Valley YMCA Triathlon Club. Coach Chuck has been active in
the Triathlon Club since it’s inception in 1999 and
has entered 63 events including the longest events of a marathon
and a ½ Ironman. Coach Chuck has lived in Mission
Viejo since it’s beginning in 1967 and has 3 children
and 7 grandchildren.
 Melissa
Sheppard has been part of the triathlon club since
its inception seven years ago. For the last four years she
has been the primary run coach. After acquiring numerous
health and fitness certifications, including the USA Triathlon
Level 1 Coaching certificate, she has grown with the club
and it's athletes. By continuing to develop the run proram
she helps new athletes get started and helps take those with
more experience to the next level.
Social RIdes & Runs
These informally structured weekend bike rides and runs are
set at the end of each week and are up to the club members
discretion. Coaches give direction and advice for what
type of workout and what distances should be done and communicate
this through the email system. Meeting points are throughout
South Orange County with some of the favorites being Newport
Back Bay, Camp Pendelton, and the Saddleback Valley YMCA.
Water is a must for these longer workouts, as are helmets
for the bike rides. An energy snack is recommended.
 How
Do I Join?
Come Workout with Us!!
Join us as our guest for a free workout.
For more information on joining the club contact Katherine
Duncan at
(949) 380-3512 or kduncan@ymcaoc.net
Club Fees - $60 Biannual $40 Quarterly
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