Reds Team Training
Hello there! Thanks for stopping by : ). Here's info on team training - please contact us if you have questions.
Team Plans:
Also included
- Team Training is $50 / month which includes a team plan and team activities (details below)
- Team Registration is 'rolling' - you can join or stop at anytime. Our only "rule" is that an athlete join with enough time to train for their race without injury.
- We pick several "team races" each year as a way to build community and keep training fun - these are never required; please pick races that work for you. 2023 races listed below.
- You do not have to be part of the team to join classes and clinics - we'd love to have you join us however it works for you!
Team Plans:
- Athletes receive a team plan targeting their "A race" that is appropriate for their fitness level and race goals.
- Plans are loaded into Training Peaks several months at a time by Liz.
- It is the athlete's responsibility to follow the plan and move workouts around as needed to fit training into life.
- Coach - athlete communication is limited with team training in that there is not individual follow up on training. In-person team training sessions are intended for questions and learning + we have a robust team community that is all about helping each other > our goal is to help everyone be successful!
- If a team athlete wants more in-depth help, consulting is available for $50 / hour
- Those looking for more intensive coaching may consider the 1:1 coaching option - info here.
- Team training sessions 2023:
- NOTE: team activities we put on are included with the monthly fee > sometimes we join pre-organized events around town (like bike rides or run races) and those do require registration / fees. They are always optional!
- New Year Cocoa Run - Saturday Jan 7, 8-10 AM, Meet @ Liz's House. Team New Year Kick Off - open to all!
- 2023 Winter Spin - Virtual Saturday Morning Spin Class, Jan 14 - March 11, 2023, 8 - 9 AM). Included with team or can register $99 Alum / $120
- Goal Setting - Saturday Feb 4, 2023 @ Liz's House, 2:30 - 4:30(ish). Included with team.
- Gravel Ride - March 18 - "Monkey Press Gravel Ride" - Meet @ Monkey Press Cafe in Pleasant Hill for riding & coffee . Included with team or can register $5 Alum / $10
- Run into Spring - 6 week run class, Thursdays April 6 - May 11, 6-7 PM, Roe Park). > we've extended this through the summer - meet (most) Thursdays at Roe Park 6 PM > confirm with liz (913-406-6377) before coming in case we've gone wild and changed up the location or activity ;)
- Gravel Ride - April 15 - "Crane to Kauffman Gravel Ride" Meet @ Crane Brewery in Raytown.
- TIME: Meet at 11 am > ride starts at 11:30 am. Lunch after (see note*)
- LOCATION: meet at Crane Brewery in Raytown (directions)
- ROUTE: is 3 miles from Crane Brewery to Kauffman one way (6 miles round trip). The trail continues for those wanting to ride longer. Trail is also great for running if you'd rather run : )
- *Crane Brewery has drinks but not food > so, either bring snacks or we will be placing a to-go pizza order from Pizza Hut to bring back to the Brewery. We anticipate eating ~12:30 - 1 pm give or take.
- Included w/ team or can register $5 Alum / $10
- Trolly Run - April 30 (Registration required) + meet at Oddly Correct for post-race merriment :)
- Wear your best fancy sparkly festive wear + reds gear!!
- Race Starts at 8 AM at corner of 75th and Wornall
- Reds Pre-Meet up: Liz will be ~1/2 block from the start line at Hagoyah Yoga about 7:30 am
- Race parking is on the Plaza > a shuttle will bring you to the start line so allow for a bit of extra time in the morning :)
- Register Here
- Post Race: Meet at Oddly Correct Coffee Shop (directions) for coffee and merriment! Time is a bit TBD but Liz will plan on heading there ~9:30 depending on finish line shenanigans.
- Gravel Ride - May 27 - GravAlpaca Ride!! - Meet @ Reynold's Cafe in Garden City & ride to Alpaca Farm!
- Meet at 9 am at Reynolds Cafe in Garden City > leave 9:30 am.
- ~9:30 - 10:30 ride 7 miles one way to Yaya's Alpaca Farm
- 10:30 - 12:30-ish Alpaca Farm Tour ($12)
- Tour info: $12 per person; bring snacks b/c lunch will be late today, bring shoes to walk in for the tour, bring a bike lock.
- If you are meeting us just for the tour (not riding) > meet at Yaya's Alpaca Farm ~10:15. Tour starts at 10:30.
- 12:30 (when tour is done) - 2:00 > ride 7 miles back to start
- ~2 / 2:30 Late Lunch if you can still stand us!
- Route is 7 miles one way (~14 round trip)
- Included w/ team or can register $5 Alum / $10
- UNBOUND - June 5, 2023 (Team Gravel Race - requires entry fee and travel to Emporia)
- FRIDAY JUNE 4: 12 PM @ Genesis (103rd and Metcalf) > CAR DECORATE & then caravan to Lyons Campground in Emporia where many of us are staying. Some will have proper camp mobiles & some of us are just sleeping in our cars. There are showers and bathrooms on site. For reservations, call Ken Duft at 620-343-5347. Once parked, plan to head into town for packet pick up.
- Friday afternoon - packet pick up and Expo - info here
- Friday Dinner: 6 PM Bring-your-own-Dinner potluck at the Fairgrounds. There are not a ton of restaurants in Emporia (and they will be busy) -for those interested, bring your own dinner and join us!
- Saturday JUNE 5 - RACE DAY!!! We have people doing 25 / 50 / and 100 miles > whether you're racing or cheering, plan on being up bright and early Saturday morning and then sticking around to cheer! Not sure what post race celebrations will look like yet but we'll figure it out :)
- Big Fun Team Training Weekend June - 23-25th, 2023
- Saturday - Tour de Lakes Bike Ride (Organized ride with various distances that the Reds join for fun; Requires entry > we'll use this one for a big training ride for those doing the team 70.3 this year (Chisago Lakes Triathlon).
- Sunday - Run AM and breakfast
- Friday 5:15 pm - Book Club (Good for a Girl) at Bliss Books & Wine
- Shawnee Mission Park Triathlon - Team Sprint / Olympic race - July 9, 2023 (requires entry fee) > 25% off code: TRICLUB2023
- Chisago Lakes Triathlon - Team 70.3 - July 30, 2023 (requires entry fee & travel to Minnesota ...*not* chiCago)
- Optional team activities below - we know it's race weekend, so do what you need to do!
- Friday 5 pm @ The Northern Lake Tavern and Grill for those in town > RSVP to Liz.
- Saturday AM - team warm up (details coming)
- Saturday 11:30 & 1:30 > course talk @ the race site
- Saturday ~4:30 > potluck in the park @ location TBD (grab your food and come eat - we've found pre-race potlucks keep things easy :)
- Sunday - RACE DAY!!
- Matt Mason Triathlon - Team Sprint / Olympic race- August 6, 2023 (requires entry fee)
- Gravel Ride - August 19, 2023 - Start w/ a visit to the Budweiser Clydesdale farm, bike on the trail to Columbia for lunch, bike back
- Summer Breeze Bike Ride - August 27, 2023 (requires entry fee); come support our Reds doing Ironman California!!
- September - TBD
- Ironman California - Oct 22, 2023
- Dates TBD / Fall 2023:
- Reds EOY Banquet - TBD
- Bikes, Bonfires, & S'Mores (Saturday possibly / November (?), 2 - 5 PM, Pleasant Hill Lake). Included with the team.
- December Holiday Buster (Virtual Saturday Morning Spin Class, Dec, 8;30-9:30 am). Included with team or can register.
Also included
- Training Peaks Account (Basic)
- Weekly newsletter with the activity schedule, race updates, and training information
- Private facebook group where people coordinate workouts, support each other, answer questions, etc.