Triathon Coach Jack Flanagan

Jack Flanagan

Moraga, CA

Age

66 (7/28/34)

Personal

Divorced

Children-Troy and Colleen.

One cat-Marshmello.

Employment

Diablo Valley College-Physical Education Teacher

Coached swimming and water polo for 35 years, track and cross country, 10 years.

Years in triathlon

Triathlon accomplishments

Competed in the first USA National Triathlon in Hilton Head, the first Nice Triathlon, and two Hawaii Ironman's including the first Ironman in Kona. I've competed in over 100 triathlons.

Previous athletic background

Competitive swimming in high school and college, 20 years in Masters Swimming.

Water Polo team captain in High School.

Track and field, High School.

Sample weekly training schedule

Monday-run 3M

Tuesday-swim-2000 yards

Wednesday-Run 3M

Thursday-swim 2000 yards

Friday-rest

Saturday-two hour bike ride

Sunday-one hour group run with the Orinda Roadrunners

Favorite places to train

Swim Diablo Valley College pool

Bike Orinda, Moraga and Lafayette, Bear Creek Road

Run Same as above

Favorite races

Injuries incurred in car accident in 1988 has prevented me from racing.

Nutrition and diet

Vegetarian diet, six small meals per day.

60-70% Carbohydrates

15-20% Protein

15-20% Fat

Equipment /gear philosophy

Must be safe and appropriate.

Goals

Short-1 year: Complete a Sprint Triathlon.

Mid-1-3 years: Complete an International Distance Triathlon.

Long-term: stay in good condition.

Who inspires you, or what motivates you?

Students, teammates, peers and self.

Jack has taught Triathlon Training at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill for 15 years. The course is great for new triathletes that have a base level of fitness. Advanced triathletes can also benefit from the structured training schedule which includes drills, interval sessions and a sprint triathlon each week. The training areas include a 50 meter outdoor pool, track, par course and trail runs, and a loop bike course with bike lanes. Jack encourages and prepares students to compete for future races and to achieve their personal goals.

The class is held on Mondays, Wednesday and Fridays from noon to 1:40pm. The class is only $13 per semester, incredible, but true. For more information, you can contact Jack at (925) 685-1230 ext. 786.

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