Happy One-Month Birthday, Austin Triathlon Club!

Several of the club founding members after the kickoff swim

One month ago tonight, the Austin Triathlon Club was holding its kickoff happy hour. At the time, the club officers were a bit nervous. We weren't sure how many folks would show up. We knew that most people probably hadn't heard of us, and might not know what to expect. Since Austin Tri Club is entirely volunteer, word about the club was spread primarily by word of mouth and grassroots enthusiasm.  Looking back a month later -- what a journey it's been!

As of this morning, Austin Triathlon Club has 38 members, with more members joining every day. Our members range from beginners hoping to complete their first triathlon to coaches to professional triathletes. We are truly grateful for the support and the faith that these founding members have placed in Austin Tri Club to deliver on its promise of serving as a community triathlon club for Austin -- and for throwing themselves into Club activities right off the bat. We are so excited to know you!

So, what has the Club been up to in its first month?  

• The New Triathlete Mentoring Program is up and running. We have 8 triathletes being mentored by experienced triathletes, who are volunteering their time to share tips, support, and words of encouragement. Our club is founded on the principle of paying it forward!

 

• We have 19 triathletes competing for Austin Triathlon Club in the USAT National Challenge Competition.  These Club members have already logged over one hundred swim, bike, and run miles, and we're only 6 days into December!  Even when it's cold, dark, and rainy outside, we're riding on our indoor trainers!

 

• Austin Tri Club members have registered early for 2018 Ironman Arizona and 2018 Ironman Waco 70.3! As an official Ironman Tri Club, members have access to early registration for Ironman races, before registration opens to the public.

 

• Austin Tri Club held its first ever NCC Kickoff Swim Night, with club members swimming circles around each other to start the month of December!  Afterwards everyone went to Whole Foods and had a great time eating dinner and catching up over drinks.

 

• Club members have been taking advantage of discounts through our club partners. Word is that at least one member bought her family Christmas gifts using her club discounts!

 

• Club members have been connecting through social media to organize group swims, rides, and runs! Unfortunately, our club ride this past Sunday got rained out. Nevertheless, club members powered through and ate their share of breakfast tacos!

 

• Our amazing Director of Training and Group Workouts Larry Norris is busy planning a schedule of group workouts and clinics that will begin in the New Year. Not to mention a wealth of training resources that he cannot wait to share with everyone. Keep up the great work, Larry!

 

• The Club has received an outpouring of support from athletes, coaches, and organizations across the triathlon community.  We are excited to work together and collaborate with so many amazing people to grow the sport of triathlon in Austin!

Thank you to everyone who has pitched in so far. The Club is not possible without your support, enthusiasm, and willingness to give back to the Austin tri community. We hope to see you at the next club happy hour on Monday, December 11th, at the Ginger Man!

​Let's make 2018 the best race season ever!

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Austin Triathlon Club is a 100% volunteer, member-run club launched in October 2017. Austin Tri Club aims to improve the physical fitness and mental well-being of all members of the Austin community through the promotion and encouragement of the sport of triathlon. Click here to read more about our mission and values. 

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