So you want to know more about triathlons...
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Swimming
Masters Swimming - Team practices with coaching, ideal for people who can swim freestyle reasonably well, and can swim for more than 1,000 yards in one practice.
To locate a Masters team in the Anchorage area:  www.akswim.org/teams.html

Adult Swim Lessons - For those of us who are not comfortable participating in a structured practice with a team, or are not proficient enough at any of the strokes, there are swim lessons provided at a variety of different venues in the Anchorage  area. Some of these places include:

• Swim Like a Fish,  www.swimlikeafishfoundation.com or 563-3473.
• The Alaska Club, www.thealaskaclub.com/pool/
• Municipality of Anchorage, www.muni.org/parks/pools.cfm
• Alaska Pacific University, http://moose.alaskapacific.edu/moseley/adult.php

*If you are swimming on your own-  There are several pools in the Anchorage area that offer lap swim time.
UAA-  http://www.uaa.alaska.edu/recreation/sports-complex/pool.cfm
APU-  http://moose.alaskapacific.edu/moseley/hours.php
YMCA-  http://www.ymcaalaska.org/progaquatics.html
High School pool schedules-  http://www.muni.org/parks/pools.cfm
 
If you want some suggestions for a workout to take to the pool with you, http://www.swiminfo.com/swim-cgi/ .
  
Biking
For those interested in road biking, the Arctic Bicycle Club has a variety of training and racing options: www.arcticbike.org .

For those interested in mountain biking, alaskadirtdivas.blogspot.com
www.coachtroy.com features  'Spinervals' videos to help improve biking technique and provides workouts for indoor riding.

Running
For information on several local running events, anchoragerunningclub.org
There are several Anchorage area training groups, www.anchoragerunningclub.org/resources.html

Triathlon-specific Training
Mulitsport Training of Alaska offers a comprehensive package of clinics and training sessions. Owned and operated by Lisa Keller, workouts are available for every level of fitness and expertise.  www.multisporttrainingak.com/

The Alaska Triathlon Club works  to foster the sport of triathlon at all levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. The club will offer a variety of clinics, some free and some fee-based throughout the months leading up to the Gold Nugget Triathlon, as well as races later in the summer. The cost to join is $25.00 for a yearlong membership. More details are available on their web site: www.alaskatriathlon.org

The Alaska Club offers a variety of programs and clinics to prepare their members (and nonmembers) for triathlons. www.thealaskaclub.com

There are several  internet sites that offer comprehensive training programs to prepare for triathlons.  This site, www.trinewbies.com is geared mainly for new triathletes and offers FREE information.

For general information on the sport of triathlon, racing tips, race and event schedules, rules, etc... visit the USA Triathlon web site at www.usatriathlon.org/