New and returning members interested in joining the MSU Triathlon Team for 2008 and 2009 can learn more about the team at informational meetings held during the first week of classes. Meetings will be held both Wednesday, August 27 and Thursday, August 28 at 6 pm in Room 203 of IM Sports West. Two meetings are offered to accomodate class and work schedules. The sessions are loaded with useful information, including triathlon basics, training and racing with the team, and volunteer and social activities.

Michigan State Triathlon has announced its training schedule for Fall 2008. The schedule consists of nine weekly workouts in swimming, biking, and running that are great for athletes of all ability levels from first-time triathletes to seasoned veterans. Athletes interested in joining the triathlon team for the first time should feel welcome to show up to any practice.

"Team practices are a great place to meet new people," said president Josh Matter. "Our workouts are much more than exercise and sweating. We love to work hard, but it's also the place where we come to laugh with friends and relax after a long day of classes."

Team members are not expected to attend all nine practices, rather the team has established the hefty schedule to accomodate a healthy balance of school, work and triathlon.

Multiple workouts are made available at each practice to accomodate different levels of experience and officers are always happy to coach new members on how to benefit from each practice. Visit the training page to view the schedule.