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Pre-race triathlon clinics

We are excited to offer a pre-race clinic to get you familiar with the course, triathlon, and the area! We will cover basic USAT rules, transition, and some helpful tips to help you prepare for your race in November! Beginner or experienced, we have something for you!

This year we are offering FOUR clinics and TWO different options!

AVILA SWIM CLINIC 8am @ Avila Pier – Learn how to tackle ocean swimming guided by experienced Avila Beach Lifeguards!  Avila is the perfect environment for beginners as well as those that want to take it to the next level.  Generally small surf and ocean currents make for ideal learning and training.  Learn how to quickly and safely enter and exit the water.  Learn tricks to sight better and get more comfortable in the ocean.  Guaranteed to make your swim in the triathlon a more enjoyable experience.  WET SUITS ARE REQUIRED! 

MORRO BAY TRI CLINIC 7am @ Coleman Park – Full Tri Clinic will take you through the entire Sprint Distance Triathlon!  Be prepared with the appropriate gear(gear list below)! Please keep in mind that this is a group clinic and not a race!

pRE race clinic dates

Pre Race Clinics

Avila Swim Clinic Saturday September 13th – Free!

Morro Bay Tri Clinic Saturday September 27th – $54

Avila Swim Clinic Saturday October 11th  – Free!

Morro Bay Tri Clinic Saturday October 25th – $54

On race day I kept saying to myself I’m SO glad I took the clinic, it was one less thing to worry about as a first timer since we went through the whole thing with Jon!
– A Twon
I felt privileged absorbing his knowledge. Even though I now have several races under my belt… I would continue taking this clinic with John every year. This was my best race by far… both in my best times… and the least stress because I felt well prepared.
– L Langere

MORRO BAY PRE RACE TRI CLINIC SCHEDULE

Meet at Coleman Park, Morro Bay

07:00a – 07:45a | Intro/Transition Clinic *
08:00a – 09:00a | Bike Clinic
9:30a – 10:30a | Run Clinic
10:30a – 11:00a | Water/snack break
11:00a – 12:00p | Swim Clinic** + Q/A

 * Arrive bike-ready for the Intro/TA Clinic. Bring a sweatshirt in case it is cold standing around. I will verbally explain the triathlon transition, and we will practice it if we have time at the end of the clinic. 

**  We will have the swim clinic at the end of the clinic

WHAT TO BRING

Wetsuit
Bike
Bike helmet
Tri Slide to Prevent chafing!
Sunscreen
Tri-Suit (optional for clinic)
Race belt (optional for clinic)
Towel
Transition Mat (extra small towel works well) (optional for clinic)
Sunglasses
Tri/bike shoes
Running shoes
Electrolyte Drink
Bike tool/extra tube/bike pump (optional for clinic)
Running visor (optional for clinic)
Water!!
Snacks!!
Smile 🙂

MEET YOUR COACHes

Jon Harmse

  • 2024-2025 Morro Bay Tri Race Director 
  • USAT Level 1 Triathlon Coach
  • USAT All American Triathlete
  • 2016-2020 Cal Poly Triathlon Team Professional Head Coach
  • 4x SLO Triathlon runner up
  • 4x Morro Bay Triathlon podium finisher 
  • Avila Beach Ocean Lifeguard
  • Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Co-Director

Micayla Rennick

  • 2024 Morro Bay Tri Run Director 
  • Former D1 Cross Country/Track Athlete
  • Member of the 75th Anniversary Ohio Valley Conference Track and Field Team
  • MBA in Exercise Science
  • Avila Beach Lifeguard
  • Avila Beach Junior Lifeguard Instructor
 
Jonathan Harmse - Morro Bay Tri clinic leader