The Athletic Mentors team presented another round in its series of free clinics for the Grand Rapids Triathlon and Michigan Titanium this weekend. If you weren’t able to attend, a good portion of the bike clinic is available online. Click the link below to access the video.

Bike Clinic Video

The WGVU Morning Show with Shelley Irwin gave us a few minutes of radio air time today to share some more information on the free triathlon clinics being offered as part of our sponsorship of the Grand Rapids Triathlon and Michigan Titanium.

Click the following link to listen to the interview and then come see us Saturday morning at the YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids starting at 9am! Morning Show Interview

If you know of anyone that may be interested in the free clinics, please send them our way!

As part of our sponsorship of the 2012 Grand Rapids Triathlon, Athletic Mentors is offering a number of free clinics. All clinics will lead by Athletic Mentors coaches and staff and held in the front conference room at the David D Hunting YMCA in downtown Grand Rapids. These clinics are open to the public and attendees do not need to be registered for the Grand Rapids Triathlon.

Click here to register for any of the following free clinics:

Triathlon 101, Jan 21, 9:00am—10:15am

For athletes new to the sport or considering getting into triathlon

Equipment, training and racing tips, nutrition, transitions and USAT rules

Swim‚ Technique & Training‚ Jan 21, 10:30am—11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Swim stroke technique discussions and training recommendations

Bike ‚ Technique & Training‚ Feb 11, 9:00am—10:15am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Cycling technique and bike fit discussions and training recommendations

Run‚ Technique & Training‚ Feb 11, 10:30am—11:30am

Open to all levels, but geared toward athletes looking to step beyond beginner

Running technique discussions and training recommendations, including bricks

Women’s Panel Discussion, Mar 10, 9:00am—10:15am

For all ladies, beginner to intermediate

Open question and answer format with experienced athletes and coaches

Race Day Clinic‚ Jun 2, 9:00am—10:15am

For all participants of the 2012 Grand Rapids Triathlon

What to expect on race day, course details, logistics, spectator info & more

Who is ready to ring in the New Year by going for a run or walk with hundreds of your closest friends?! Whether you are a recreational runner/walker, mid-pack age grouper or elite athlete, New Year’s runs are always a great way to say farewell to last year and to say welcome to a new year of opportunities. Below are a few of the celebratory events in West Michigan. Grab your friends, neighbors, relatives and teammates and join the fun.

Wolverine Resolution Run (4 mile) – Dec 31, 3:30pm, East Grand Rapids

New Years Eve Run, Walk & Ramble (5K) – Dec 31, 6:00pm, Holland

John Daley Memorial One One Run (2.2 or 4.4 mile) – Jan 1, 1:00pm, Kalamazoo

Sergeant Preston, Yukon King 6 Mile / 5K Memorial Run – Jan 1, 11:00am, North Muskegon