Eppie's Great Race is a unique challenge of running, cycling and kayaking that has challenged literally thousands of athletes over the last 35 years.  For those who aren't familiar with Eppie's, it's a triathlon consisting of a 5.8 mile run, a 12.5 mile bike followed by a 6.4 mile kayak.  Proceeds of the event go towards the Sacramento County Therapeutic Recreation Services.  Check out the race website here.  Each year, over two thousand athletes push themselves and tackle this fun and challenging course!

Are you up to the challenge of Eppie's?  Are you looking to have your best Eppie's race ever in 2012?  We have the expertise and the plan for you.  Join a coach who has coached Eppie's Champions and two athletes who have performed at the highest levels in the event in a great ten-week group training program which will prepare you in every way possible.  This is an all-inclusive program that takes you to a higher level than you have ever been.

Our program gets you a quality kayak to train in and use on race day, transports your kayak to and from all group training sessions and for race day, over 30 group training sessions in total (less than $20/session!) that specifically trains and prepares you for the rigors of a run/bike/kayak triathlon.  This program is led by experienced coaches who have led athletes to Eppie's titles and competed at the highest level in Eppie's.  You will be ready on race day!

What's Included
  Tuesday night track sessions - CSUS
  Thursday night bike time trials and spin classes
  Saturday morning run/bike sessions
  Wednesday night kayak sessions
  Pre-race weekend training clinic
  Training schedules for each athlete
  10-week full membership to Natomas Racquet Club
  Kayak, life jacket, paddles and helmet included in all kayak training sessions AND on race day.  Includes kayak transportion to and from all training sessions and on race day.  NO hassles!

Costs:
  $625 for Ironperson
  additional $750 fully-refundable deposit required for kayaks
  $50 discount for Spare Time Club Members
  $115 discount for athletes not needing kayaks

Relay Teams Welcome!!  Team Cost - $750

How to register?  Secured sign-up online using ACTIVE OR Fill out our registration form and mail it in!

Questions? Email Coach Mark Here!

                                         

Tuesday Track Sessions are at CSUS (6.30-7.30pm)
Wednesday Kayak Sessions are at CSUS Aquatic Center and on the American River (6.00-8.30pm)
Bike Time Trials are in Freeport (Kinetic Cycle TT Series) - no charge for Eppie's Training Athletes (5.45-7.15pm)
Run/Spin Sessions are at Natomas Racquet Club (6.30-7.30pm)
Saturday Run/Bike Sessions are at various locations along the American River Bike Trail or Natomas Racquet Club (8-10.00am)

* Pre-Race Weekend includes a two-hour Saturday kayak clinic and Sunday kayak pre-race workout

Questions? Email Coach Mark Here!

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Your Coaches

John Pottebaum
John has been coaching triathletes for over a decade, has competed in multisport events for over twenty years and is a three-time Ironman finisher.  He has coached athletes of all levels - first-timers as well as elite, including two-time Eppie's Champion Nicole Young.  See John's complete bio here. 

Mark Barrett
Mark has personally raced in Eppie's Great Race 18 times and won his class 13 times. In 2010, he was 2nd overall in the Ironman division. Mark has raced competitively for over 30 years in downhill and cross country skiing, cycling, running, kayaking, and triathlon. Some of his prouder moments are his 2002 Hawaii Ironman finish and his 3,900 mile bike ride across the United States in 2007.

Nicole Young
Nicole has competed in Eppie's Great Race for over ten years and is a two-time Ironwoman Champion.  She competes in other local races; anywhere from 5K to 10K runs, duathlons and triathlons of various distances. Over the past few years, she has finished in the top 3 positions for nearly every race she competed in.

Training Sponsors

We are proud to be supported by Natomas Racquet Club - we will hold special run/spin sessions at the club as well as include a ten week membership for anyone needing a training facility while training for Eppie's.  Check out Natomas Racquet Club here!

Current Adventures Kayak School's Owner, Dan Crandall, has competed in the kayak leg of Eppies Great Race 20 times, with 20 top 5 finishes and 4 overall first place wins. Over the last 18 years Current Adventures instructors have trained hundreds of Eppies competitors of all skill levels and outfit around 100 people for each year's race. Each participant gets quality equipment appropriate to their skill level and unique "real race" training that gets you pumped up for the race while you're having a great time learning and improving new skills.

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