PROGRAMS
Staying Fit
You can have that "You Go, Girl!" feeling you experience in the CTTS Danskin and Komen training sessions all year long. Team Survivor is sponsoring ongoing activity sessions as encouragement for members to maintain a vibrant and healthy lifestyle. Check back often as classes will be added to the list throughout the year.
Location: Mansfield Dam Recreational Park
Meet at the parking area across from the entrance to Mansfield park, after the turn off of 620.
Everyone can carpool in with Deborah to save on parking fees.
Bring a swim cap, goggles, towel, water, nutrition and any open water "toys" you require.
This is NOT a coached or supported swim. Please swim at your own risk.
Location: AJ's Cyclery, 10019 W. Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78717
Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle
Location: Eve's Home Studio , 1705 Nickerson, Austin, TX 78704
Please bring a yoga mat, towel and water bottle
Sessions through August 27th. No class August 6th.
| Activity | Day | Class Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Water Swimming w/Deborah | Monday | 3:00 pm | Mansfield Park |
| Open Water Swimming w/Deborah | Friday | 6:00 pm | Mansfield Park |
| Yoga w/Katie (Williamson County) |
Monday | 6:30 pm | AJ's Cyclery |
| Yoga w/Eve (South Austin) |
Friday | 11:30 am | Eve's Home Studio |
Programs
Danskin Women’s Triathlon Training
For the last fifteen years, in conjunction with our sponsors, Capital of Texas Team Survivor (CTTS) has provided women cancer survivors free training for the Danskin Women’s Triathlon. It will continue to be a very friendly triathlon where girl power is strongly felt and heard with the “You go, girl!” phrase shouted out by participants to one another.
CTTS conducts a successful 12 week training program that will have you very confident by the time the triathlon starts. The program includes swimming, running, walking, spinning class, cycling on the open road, and yoga/stretching. There are training locations in North and South Austin.
If you are not ready to do the entire triathlon, you can do relay with a team and participate in your best event(s) or simply walk/run the 5k course, a privilege only offered to cancer survivors.
Whatever your goal with respect to this triathlon, OUR GOAL IS TO GET YOU MOVING! Please come join us even if completing a triathlon is not your ultimate goal. This program is open to all women cancer survivors for no charge and with no obligation.
For those of you who would like to complete the triathlon, the Danskin Triathlon details are below. The Danskin triathlon is a sprint distance triathlon composed of:
- 750 meter open water SWIM (about 1/2 mile)
- 12 mile BIKE
- 5K RUN (3.1 miles)
First Time Cancer Survivor Participants: The registration fee is WAIVED for a survivor's first time to participate. Email info@teamsurvivoraustin.org to ask more about this program.
Race for the Cure Training
CTTS offers an 8 to 12 week run/walk and stretching program leading up to Austin Race for the Cure, an event held on the first Sunday in November of each year.
This program seeks to keep you moving in the late summer to early fall time period. The program consists of a Run/Walk and Yoga/Stretching component. Each training component allows you to participate at your own pace.
The Run/Walk group will often split up into smaller groups, where participants will pair up with someone that is going the same pace. The coaches are available to help you set goals, such as a faster walking pace or incorporating jogging or adding more jogging, and how to do it safely.
Yoga/Stretching is geared for the beginner level, and the coaching team encourages you to speak out about what you can or cannot do after treatment and/or surgery. Alternative stretches are offered if you are unable to do a certain yoga pose or stretch.
Backyard Triathlon
Each year in May, CTTS and The Hills Fitness Center sponsor a modified triathlon to prepare participants for the feel of transitions between typical triathlon events. This triathlon is open to people of all ages, and serves as a fundraiser for CTTS. It is conducted in a safe and warm environment.
The swim portion of the event is held in a swimming pool. The swimming distance is 300 meters for adults and 200 meters for children 15 years and under. The cycling portion of the event takes place on stationery studio cycles. The cycling portion is measured in terms of time, 20 minutes for adults and 10 minutes for children 15 years and under. The run portion of the event is on a very scenic, woodchip track. The run/walk distance is 2 miles for adults and 1 mile for children 15 years and under.
FAQs about Programs
Q: Is there a cost to participate in any of your programs?
A: No, as one of our members once said, “You've paid your dues by having cancer.”
Q: Regarding the Danskin Triathlon training program, do I have to participate in the triathlon to work out with your team?
A: NO! Our primary goal is to get and keep you moving. While completing the triathlon is a worthy goal, it is secondary to the actual exercising.
Q: I can't swim. What do I do?
A: Come to swim practices and learn. We have the best swim coach in town who will help you conquer any fears you might have with respect to swimming.
Q: I am not an athlete by any stretch of the imagination. Are your programs geared for me, the slow walker?
A: Our programs cater to all levels. We have participants who have never exercised before to those who have completed half-Ironman triathlons. We all move together, and have a great time doing so.
CTTS relies on the time and money of our volunteers and sponsors. Get involved today!
FEATURED SPONSOR
Learn more about becoming a sponsor!
SURVIVOR STORIES
Read Wendy’s story