Tri hard, live easy
"I've been in other training programs, and the difference between those and Tri Zones is that in Tri Zones I am part of a TEAM. There is a big difference between a program and a team."Tri Zones Training is a triathlon training group based in Austin, Texas.
Fall Running Programs -- Details Coming Soon!
By Coach Tracy - September 1, 2010 - 2:01pm[acidfree:750 align=right size=250]
We'l be posting details soon about our fall/winter running programs. The running program includes something for everyone:
- Fitness and 5K/10K speed improvement - Stay in shape, improve your form, get faster!
- Half Marathon - We'll help you get ready for the 3M Half Marathon and/or the Austin Half Marathon!
- Marathon - Train for the 26.2 miles of fun at the Austin Marathon!
We offer weekly speed workouts (Wednesday evenings or Wednesday mornings), where team members will enhance running form, increase speed, and improve endurance. We also offer Saturday group runs (usually leaving from Barton Springs or Lady Bird Lake Trail). We believe strongly in offering a wise training program that includes the right kind of key workouts plus plenty of recovery.
We'll have training groups for North, South, and Weekday Mornings.
If you would like us to notify you when our fall training programs have been posted, please subscribe to our Training Updates email list. We'll send you an email as soon as our site has been updated!
All members of the TRI ZONES TRAINING off-season training groups will receive:
- Coached weekly track workouts, with emphasis on improving technique, form, strength, balance, and speed
- Group long runs on Saturdays for the half marathon and marathon training groups
- Guidance on proper running technique, using the Pose method
- Written training schedule every month
- Implementation of heart rate training
- Strength work guidance, including core strength
- Email access to coach for questions, tips, and guidance
- Access to our team web site and discussion forum
- Team tent at the finish line of the team's goal races
- Team photographer
- Team photo gallery
- Information about:
- Running shoes
- Technical apparel
- Nutrition
- Hydration
- Stretching
- Recovery
- Complimentary team goody for races
- Discounts from our sponsors
- Discounted registration on subsequent Tri Zones Training programs
- Camaraderie
- Empowerment
- LOTS of FUN!
Led by USAT-certified coaches who bring you 8 years of coaching experience, Tri Zones Training offers camaraderie and support while helping you achieve your running goals this fall and winter. With a reputation for fostering a fun and supportive environment in your year-round training program, the Tri Zones Training coaches will help you get more fit, become more healthy, and make new friends along the way. We invite you to explore our web site and find out what a great time we have together! Come on down!
Read what our team members have to say about training with Tri Zones Training in our Testimonials section. [acidfree:1494 align=right]
See how much fun the Tri Zoners have at races and in training – check out our slideshow!
Tri Zones is on Facebook! Become a FAN!
By Coach Tracy - May 5, 2009 - 2:45pmFind us on Facebook and become a fan!
Personalized Monthly Ironman Coaching
Start: 03/03/2009 - 18:30
Meeting Times: Tuesdays @ 6:30pm - 8:30pm, plus open water swim practices on 3 Saturdays in May
Location(s): May include Murchison Middle School, Mansfield Dam Park, Steiner Ranch, the Shoal Creek area, and Parmer Lane
Who: For those training for an Ironman
Tri Zoners in the KVUE Danskin slideshow!
By Coach Tracy - June 12, 2008 - 5:51pmYou can see the smiling faces of several Tri Zoners at the KVUE Danskin slideshow. Go to the KVUE slideshow page, and then look for "Women test resolve in triathlon."
Congratulations to all who completed Danskin! Woohoo!
News 8 Austin features Tri Zoners training for Danskin
By Coach Tracy - June 12, 2008 - 5:46pmNews 8 Austin's Veronica Castelo joined us for our spring training session in 2008, and she created a fantastic series that aired on Sundays on News 8 Austin. The Ladies Without Limits series featured many Tri Zoners throughout the spring!
To view the videos from the series, visit the News 8 Ladies Without Limits page. More stories can be found here.
Congratulations to Veronica, who completed the Danskin Women's Triathlon on June 8, 2008!
Tri Zones tri-generational triathletes featured in Austin American-Statesman!
By Coach Tracy - June 12, 2008 - 5:37pm
Fit City columnist, Pam LeBlanc, wrote a fantastic article about our very own tri-generational Tri Zoners: Jody Kelly (grandmother), Kelly Foster (Jody's daughter), and Shannon Foster (Jody's granddaughter).
Click to read Pam's article:
Three Generations Train for Danskin Women's Triathlon; Grandmother Inspires Daughter and Granddaughter to Race
All three successfully completed the Danskin Women's Triathlon on June 2. Woohoo!!
Congratulations, Jody, Kelly, and Shannon!!!
Bike + tri gear packages at Jack and Adam's
By Coach Tracy - February 7, 2008 - 2:15pmJack and Adam's is offering three package deals at amazing prices -- perfect for beginners and those who wish to stock up on their tri gear!
Each package includes:
USAT document - Most Commonly Violated Rules
By Coach Tracy - August 3, 2007 - 4:29pmIf you're new to triathlons, please take a moment to read the attached document (click on "attachment" below). This is a concise summary of the most commonly violated rules at races. Almost all races will have USAT officials to enforce these rules. It is your responsibility to know the rules and follow them accordingly!
Happy racing -
Coach Tracy
AWESOME JOB at 3M!!!!
By Coach Tracy - January 28, 2007 - 10:47pmThe Tri Zoners did a TERRIFIC JOB at the 3M Half Marathon today!!
The weather was perfect for running -- the temperatures were in the 30's, the sun was shining, and we had the wind at our backs.
Congratulations to all who were there:
Great job at the Decker Chillenge!!
By Coach Tracy - December 4, 2006 - 10:17am
We had a terrific turnout at the Austin Runners Club 28th Annual Decker Challenge! Or as Catherine called it, the Decker Chillenge...
It was a c-c-c-c-cold morning, but our new team goodies helped keep us warm! It was fun to run the Danskin bike course. I found some new hills that I never noticed on the bike before. :-)
Upcoming Races and Events
- 09/03/2010 - 18:30
- 09/06/2010 - 07:00
- 09/17/2010 - 08:00
- 09/25/2010 - 08:00
- 10/03/2010 - 07:00
- 10/17/2010 - 07:30
- 11/20/2010 - 08:00
