Coaches, including myself, routinely recommend core strength training to improve athletic performance and reduce the risk of injury. There is increasing published research that shows core strength training does improve athletic performance and may decrease the likelihood of injury while training and racing. In this article I will present some examples of this scientific research.

Just a reminder that club dues are due for 2009. The Club is extending the discounted
rate until March 14. The discount rate is $50 but after March 14 the cost will be $55.

PLease take a moment to write out a check to the Salt Creek Tri Club and send it to Jim at the following address:

Jim M
Treasurer - Salt Creek Tri Club
PO Box 118
Brookfield, IL 60523

Thanks and looking forward to seeing you all out there on the bike and at the clinics this year!

SCTC will be sponsoring a swim clinic at the UIC Sport and Fitness Center located at 828 S. Wolcott on Dec. 3 from 8-9:30 p.m.. The pool is located in the lower level of the facility. We will have the entire 25 meter pool!

Shawn Sherman from Peak Performance will be presenting for our October clinic.
This clinic will be at Peak Performance located at 26 S. La Grange Rd. in La Grange (in the
basement level of the mall). We will start at 7:00 p.m. Here is some information about
Shawn and Muscle Activation Technique (MAT).

Peak Performance, LLC is the first facility in Illinois to specialize in Muscle

Congratulations Kelly on finishing IM Wisconsin!

Congratulations Jessica, Glenn, Steve, and MJ on finishing the Great Illini 1/2 IM.

We will be riding this Sunday from Loca Mocha in Brookfield. The group is leaving at 7:00 -- note the new start time. I am thinking about a ride out to Fermi. Post on the forum if you will be joining.

Sally

The first SCTC Open Water Swim (OWS) will take place on Wednesday June 18th at 6:30 p.m. We will be swimming from Promontory Point.

The official start time for Sunday group rides is 6:30 a.m. sharp.

We had a great showing last month and I am hoping for the same next weekend. This time no parking confusion either.

When: Saturday May 3
Time: 7:30
Where: WATERFALL GLEN (Cass Ave just south of 55)

On Sunday, May 18 at 6:00 p.m. we will have a brief meeting to discuss clinics and then the rest of the evening will be for socializing. This event will take place at Irish Times. This is a social event, please feel free to bring your spouse/significant other.