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Personal Best Nutrition - http://www.personalbestnutrition.com/

One of the great things about PBN is that instead of locking RATS into a deal with only PowerBar or only Clif Bar, RATS can pick and choose from virtually every option on the sports nutrition market. PBN carries products from Hammer, GU, clif, PowerBar, Endurox, G-Push, Carb-BOOM, Extran, and more and more! With already competitive prices on key products like Endurox, the 10% discount is a great deal.

Personal Best Nutrition is a web-based sports nutrition company owned by dedicated age-grouper triathlete, Brian Shea. PBN offers RATS a 10% discount on all orders. Additionally, PBN will offer a special deal of 25% off a group order in excess of $500. This special offer is available only on a single, member-only order and offered only on the two days of each year when NBC airs the Ironman Hawaii race coverage (traditionally late November and early July).

Bonzai Sports - http://tribonzai.com/

2826 Fallfax Drive
Falls Church, VA 22042
Monday thru Friday 10 - 7
Saturday 10 - 6
Sunday 12 - 5
703-280-2248

TRI-DC - http://www.tri-dc.com/

Tri-DC is the first and only periodical dedicated exclusively to multisport in the Mid-Atlantic region. Tri-DC can be found in stores throughout southern Maryland, the District of Columbia, and northern Virginia.
TRI-DC generously gives the club copies of their magazine. The club sends the copies out in the new member packets and gives them out at socials and training events.

The Triathlon Swim School

10% OFF classes for club members!

The Triathlon Swim School offers small group classes (6-10 athletes) on stroke technique and race strategy for triathletes, aspiring triathletes and any other endurance athletes wanting to learn to swim better (meaning more efficiently AND faster!). The off-season IS the time to work on your technique if you want to swim faster next season. Classes will meet 2-3 times per month so you can get some consistent practice throughout the off-season but are not committed to every weekend. There will be a Saturday afternoon class and a Sunday AM class offered for the winter session at the beautiful George Mason Aquatic and Fitness Center. These classes are for anyone except pure beginners and highly seasoned veterans. The learning environment is fun and definitely not the usual “drill, drill, drill” that you may have encountered before. It will also include some dry-land strength and flexibility to support your swimming stroke, mental strategies and “body care” techniques like use of massage balls and foam rolls for self massage.

For those of you who don’t know me (Cindy Eckert), I have been involved with swimming my entire life, starting at 10 yrs old when my coach had the 10 y/o kids pair up with the 8 y/o kids for 1-on-1 lessons. Since then I have swum competitively for decades, from the junior national level to NCAA Division 1 to Masters to a 15 year triathlon career. I have coached with US Swimming clubs, Masters Swimming, and most recently have done 1-on-1 work with triathletes for about 10 years. I picked up a masters degree in exercise physiology along the way, am a “formerly certified” (USAT) triathlon coach, and have recently learned some very cool mental “flow” techniques from a former Australian freestyle ski coach. In my “day job”, I am Senior Trainer for a progressive personal training company in McLean where I have been for 14 years, teaching and coaching clients from elite athletes to rehab clients to be more fit, healthy and just move better. I am fascinated with human movement and have been learning a few new sports lately (rock climbing and kayaking) to help me understand the learning process better… So, I do have a few tricks up my sleeve.... I believe in teaching my swimmers to own their bodies and learn to really feel the water and move dynamically, not just do the same old drills…

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Questions???
Call me or drop me an email:
Cindy Eckert
The Triathlon Swim School
703-801-4518
cindyeck@cox.net

P.S. I am also planning to do a class on functional strength, flexibility and dynamic movement for the off-season, probably on Wed evenings once I find a location. Plz give me a shout if you think you might be interested in this class as well. Thanks!

Products/Brands

The Sock Guy - http://www.sockguy.com/

The Sock Guy was introduced to RATS by Dave Glover. When Dave was a PowerBar Elite sponsored athlete, he received some new PowerBar socks, customized by the Sock Guy. Dave went on to win the Duke Blue Devil Ironman race in these socks, breaking 9 hours. Of course, the socks didn't win the race, but they certainly didn't get in the way! Which, when it comes to socks, is not always the case. Sadly, Dave's stint at PowerBar ended, so we decided to go straight to the source.

RATS will place a order for custom socks toward the end of 2003. These socks will be part of the renewal schwag and additional pairs will be available for $5/pair.

Of course, RATS members can choose any number of the cool Sock Guy designs. Choose from fireballs, polka-dots, flowers, flags, smiley faces and more. And yes, you can even buy socks stitched with "Bitch."

In addition to socks, The Sock Guy offers other products such as shirts, beanie caps, gloves, and hats.

The Sock Guy sponsors RATS with a pro-deal for 2003 season. Pro deals offer special pricing at specific times during the year on group orders. During the year, RATS can place two orders for socks and other items at special club prices. For example Sock Guy's socks usually retail for $9.95; RATS members get them at $4.25.

Potomac River Running - http://www.potomacriverrunning.com/

10% off everything plus nutrition and hydration support on TdS

Hammer Nutrition - http://www.hammernutrition.com/

FREE nutrition supporter at all RATS training/racing events, and as yet undiclosed discounts on product

DeSoto Sport - http://www.desotosport.com/

20-40% discount on DeSoto products, and supply of FREE door prizes and RATS training/social events

Rudy Project - http://www.rudyproject.com/

20-50% off glasses and helmets

Services

EnduranceWorks - www.davidglover.net

EnduranceWorks, LLC was founded in 2005 by local triathlete David Glover with the intent to "manufacture multisport athletes and events" through athlete education and race production. With a triathlon resume which includes 21 Iron distance finishes and 4 overall wins at the distance, David brings his experience and passion for triathlon to the northern Virginia area with coaching, clinics and the introduction of two brand new triathlons:
Luray and General Smallwood.

Hometown Chiropractic & Acupuncture (Reston, VA)

Specializes in neuromuscular symptoms caused by repetitive movements endured often times by tri-athletes in training. Personalized treatments will include manual muscle work, adjustments, acupuncture, nutritional and Chinese herbal supplements, and training tips.
Dr. Eugene Su is a native Restonian and a rookie tri-athlete with a BS in Kinesiology & Nutrition, Masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine, and Doctor of Chiropractic.

Beyond Wellness (Ashburn, VA) is his second practice that will include all of the above and more, including a Physical Therapist for rehab, a decompression unit for spinal disc disorders, massages, and a team of doctors that care about you and the community.

Dr. Su and Beyond Wellness would like to provide RATS members with a FREE initial exam and consultation, a $150 value.
(703) 975-3278

Spa Noa - http://www.spanoa.com

Spa Noa is located in the Plaza America Shopping Center in Reston. They offer a full suite of spa activities from massage and waxing (hey! triathlete stuff) to fascials, wraps, body scrubs, manicures and more.

Spa Noa provides RATS members with a 15% on all services (except for nails). They also provide generous gift certificates for our events. Lastly, they have helped RATS provide a location for picking up club material.

Boofie O'Gorman Realty - http://www.boofie.com

Boofie O'Gorman is a realtor serving the Northern Virginia area since 1987, with strong ties to Reston. Working from the Long & Foster Reston office she is consistently one of the area's top producers. In addition to real estate sales, Boofie has been active in the Reston community, both as a volunteer and a patron of the local athlete community. Heck, she even has a picture of triathletes on her website (down toward the bottom).

Boofie generously made a significant cash contribution to RATS. Because of her support, RATS can maintain the cash reserves necessary to offer our members even more benefits. And, obviously, she can sell your house for top dollar (as she has done for many, many RATS).

Team Z - http://www.triteamz.com/

On the surface, Team Z is a triathlon organization, but join them for a workout or a social event, and you will discover that they are more than a traditional team, club, or social organization. Team Z prides itself in being a community of triathletes that is unbounded by age, ability, or differentiation in individual goals or focus.

Whether you are interested in beginning triathlon programs or are dreaming of crossing the Ironman finish line, the Team Z community is ready to help you.
Team Z has made a generous cash donation to RATS, allowing us to maintain cash flow and make some infrastructure imporovements. Coach Ed has made it a point to support the local tri community as whole, and we appreciate his support.

Amaiza Fitness - http://www.amaizafitness.com

Amaiza Fitness: Home of the A-Team

Amaiza Fitness and the A-Team provide triathlon training and coaching in a team setting. We focus on the individual triathlete and utilize the team environment to help you achieve your specific goals whether it is to complete your first triathlon or an Ironman. USAT Certified Coach Laurie Bickart is Amaiza Fitness’s head coach.

We offer indoor cycling training powered by CompuTrainer, weekly coached sessions which include swimming and track workouts. We also offer individualized training programs either in-person or online.

We offer RATS 10% savings on CompuTrainer classes and 5% savings off coaching and A-Team fees.

Follow us online:

http://www.amaizafitness.com
http://www.facebook.com/amaizafitness
http://www.twitter.com/amaizafitness

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