Tri hard. Live easy.
With a reputation for fostering a fun and supportive environment in our year-round (triathlon, running, cycling) 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! Heard at our post-Freescale celebration party:"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.
Run with us this fall and winter! Tri Zones offers 2008 - 2009 off-season fitness, half marathon, and marathon training
By Coach Tracy - September 2, 2008 - 12:58pmTri Zones Training is happy to announce 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 AT&T Austin Half Marathon!

- Marathon - Train for the 26.2 miles of fun at the AT&T Austin Marathon!
All group workouts are run workouts at the track, where team members will enhance running form, increase speed, and improve endurance. Our off-season training schedule continues to emphasize the benefits of cross-training with swimming and cycling workouts included on the schedule throughout the week. We believe strongly in offering a wise training program that includes plenty of recovery.
All Fall-Winter Training Programs
Workout Days: Wednesday evenings, 6:30 - 8:30pm ![]()
Location: Doss Elementary School
Plus Saturday long runs for those training for the half marathon and marathon
All members of the TRI ZONES TRAINING off-season training groups will receive:
- Coached weekly Wednesday night 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
- 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
- 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
- LOTS of FUN!
For more information or to register for our programs, click on the training program below that interests you: ![]()
- Fitness (5K/10K and speed improvement)
- Half Marathon (3M and/or AT&T)
- Marathon (AT&T)
Spirit of Tri Zones slideshow
By Coach Tracy - February 25, 2008 - 1:39pmTri Zoner Tom Marek has put together a terrific slideshow entitled The Spirit of Tri Zones. We can tell you about the camaraderie and team spirit that we all love about Tri Zones, but this slideshow is a great way to visually see what it's like to train and race with Tri Zones Training!
We are very fortunate to have resident photographers on the Tri Zones team -- thanks for contributing your shots to our galleries: Tom, Carolyn, Shayla, Emmie, Ed, and Katy!
You can view our slideshow HERE!
New Women’s Triathlon Series Announced; Trek Bicycle Signs as Title Sponsor
By Coach Tracy - November 13, 2008 - 1:00pmNew York, NY —November 13, 2008— Trek Bicycle has signed on as title sponsor of a new women’s triathlon Series.
POSE RUNNING with Coach Valerie
Start: 09/08/2008 - 18:30
Meeting Times: MONDAY @ 6:30-7:40
Location(s): MURCHISON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Who:
CALLING ALL TRI ZONERS!!
Danskin photos are online!
By Coach Tracy - June 12, 2008 - 6:09pmDanskin photos of Tri Zones team members have been posted! To see what a great time we had at the race, click here to view our Tri Zones Danskin photos.
Special thanks to Tri Zones photographers Tom Marek, Emmie Carrigan, Shayla Neris, and Ed Sparks! You are the BEST!
We also have a fun slideshow entitled The Spirit of Tri Zones. See what it's like to train and race with Tri Zones Training! As you can see, our motto is Tri Hard, Live Easy -- we welcome ALL abilities, and we like to have LOTS of FUN together!!!
You can view our slideshow HERE!
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, 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.
Congratulations to Veronica, who completed the Danskin Women's Triathlon on June 8!
Tri Zones tri-generational triathletes featured in Austin American-Statesman!
By Coach Tracy - June 12, 2008 - 5:37pmFit 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!!!
Order your Tri Zones team tri wear now!
By Coach Tracy - May 6, 2008 - 10:47amOur old tri suits were affectionately called GO FAST suits because team members said they made them feel like they went fast! Our new tri suits will be nicknames GO FASTER suits!!
Our tri wear should arrive in mid-May, hopefully in time for Skeese Greets!!
To place your order, click below:
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:
Upcoming Races
- 11/27/2008 - 09:30
- 12/06/2008 - 07:30
- 12/07/2008 - 08:00
- 12/14/2008 - 08:00
- 12/14/2008 - 09:15
- 01/25/2009 - 07:00
- 02/15/2009 - 07:00
- 02/15/2009 - 07:00







