CLINICS
Austin Triathlon Club supports and collaborates with local coaches and store partners to put on community clinics aimed at providing triathletes of all experience levels with the resources they need to accomplish their training goals. We hope you will join us at one of our upcoming community clinics!
UPCOMING CLINICS
Check out our club calendar for the latest upcoming clinics in the Austin area from triathlete supporters such as Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy, Austin Tri-Cyclist, Bicycle Sport Shop, Bicycle World, RunLab and more.
PAST CLINICS
It's the Off-Season - What Now?
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 3:30 PM (FREE)
Bicycle World, 300 S Lamar Blvd L, Austin, TX 78704
RSVP on the Facebook
How much time should i take off ? Should i run a marathon ? If I am racing Texas 70.3, when should my training start ? Why type of strength training should i do ? Should i do short intense workouts or build my base ? Should i swim more or can i take a break ?
All these questions and much much more will be answered at this workshop at our club partner, Bicycle World. We will have you leaving with full confidence in how to best tackle the holiday season and kick off your 2019 Triathlon season with a bang. This will also act as Bicycle World's end-of-year community party. So come out to mix and mingle with other local triathletes.
Bicycle World will have giveaway's from their industry partners, discounts on products that you will want to use during the winter months, and beers and snacks from Friends and Allies Brewing.
Saturday, December 8, 2018, 3:30 PM (FREE)
Bicycle World, 300 S Lamar Blvd L, Austin, TX 78704
RSVP on the Facebook
How much time should i take off ? Should i run a marathon ? If I am racing Texas 70.3, when should my training start ? Why type of strength training should i do ? Should i do short intense workouts or build my base ? Should i swim more or can i take a break ?
All these questions and much much more will be answered at this workshop at our club partner, Bicycle World. We will have you leaving with full confidence in how to best tackle the holiday season and kick off your 2019 Triathlon season with a bang. This will also act as Bicycle World's end-of-year community party. So come out to mix and mingle with other local triathletes.
Bicycle World will have giveaway's from their industry partners, discounts on products that you will want to use during the winter months, and beers and snacks from Friends and Allies Brewing.
Waco 70.3, IM Florida and IM Arizona Course Previews
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 3:30 PM (FREE)
Bicycle World, 300 S Lamar Blvd L, Austin, TX 78704
RSVP on the Facebook
Are you doing IRONMAN 70.3 Waco, IRONMAN Florida or IRONMAN Arizona ? Our club partner Bicycle World is hosting a panel of professional triathletes and coaches who have all competed in or coached athletes successfully for these specific Ironman races and have experienced the new Waco 70.3 course in training. They will give you insight as to what to expect on each course and how to best tackle each element you may experience on race day. The panel will start with Waco 70.3 at 3:30pm, then cover Ironman Florida at 4pm then Ironman Arizona at 4:30pm. So if you are just wanting to listen in on one race, you can come at the above times.
Saturday, October 6, 2018, 3:30 PM (FREE)
Bicycle World, 300 S Lamar Blvd L, Austin, TX 78704
RSVP on the Facebook
Are you doing IRONMAN 70.3 Waco, IRONMAN Florida or IRONMAN Arizona ? Our club partner Bicycle World is hosting a panel of professional triathletes and coaches who have all competed in or coached athletes successfully for these specific Ironman races and have experienced the new Waco 70.3 course in training. They will give you insight as to what to expect on each course and how to best tackle each element you may experience on race day. The panel will start with Waco 70.3 at 3:30pm, then cover Ironman Florida at 4pm then Ironman Arizona at 4:30pm. So if you are just wanting to listen in on one race, you can come at the above times.
Kerrville Triathlon Rundown and Q&A
Sunday, September 23, 2018, 11:30 AM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join the experts from RunLab as they run down the Kerrville Tri course, talk about how to be prepared for multiple transitions, what to/not put in each gear bag, and tips for the course! Quickly following is an open Q&A! There will be Friends and Allies Brewing beer, mimosas, race entry raffle, and race discounts! This is a free event and all triathletes welcome! RSVP through the eventbrite link.
Sunday, September 23, 2018, 11:30 AM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join the experts from RunLab as they run down the Kerrville Tri course, talk about how to be prepared for multiple transitions, what to/not put in each gear bag, and tips for the course! Quickly following is an open Q&A! There will be Friends and Allies Brewing beer, mimosas, race entry raffle, and race discounts! This is a free event and all triathletes welcome! RSVP through the eventbrite link.
Jack's Generic Tri Course Preview
Saturday, August 18, 2018, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Walter E. Long Park, 6614 Blue Bluff Rd., Austin, Texas 78724
FREE
Join Austin Tri Club and Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy for a free, fun, and fully supported community ride and run. The course preview will begin at 8am with a flat tire clinic, followed by a talk about the course, a ride, and a short run. Come on out and get a good look on the new course before race day. More information is available on the facebook event. Can't wait to see you there!
Saturday, August 18, 2018, 8:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Walter E. Long Park, 6614 Blue Bluff Rd., Austin, Texas 78724
FREE
Join Austin Tri Club and Austin Aquatics and Sports Academy for a free, fun, and fully supported community ride and run. The course preview will begin at 8am with a flat tire clinic, followed by a talk about the course, a ride, and a short run. Come on out and get a good look on the new course before race day. More information is available on the facebook event. Can't wait to see you there!
Beer 'n Biomechanics - Fast After 50
Sunday, July 29, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join us and RunLab to pick up some new tips and tricks for running and racing as you age up, whether you are new to fitness or a veteran athlete! Learn about 3 needs of an aging athlete + 3 exercises to help with these needs from Dr. Kris Fridley and Gait Specialist Lorin Wilson. Quickly following, hear from our panel of athletes who continue to be FAst After 50! Open Q&A while sipping on cold Friends and Allies Brewing beer, mimosas, and did we mention raffle time! Invite fellow friends and athletes! All levels welcome!
Sunday, July 29, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join us and RunLab to pick up some new tips and tricks for running and racing as you age up, whether you are new to fitness or a veteran athlete! Learn about 3 needs of an aging athlete + 3 exercises to help with these needs from Dr. Kris Fridley and Gait Specialist Lorin Wilson. Quickly following, hear from our panel of athletes who continue to be FAst After 50! Open Q&A while sipping on cold Friends and Allies Brewing beer, mimosas, and did we mention raffle time! Invite fellow friends and athletes! All levels welcome!
Summer Swim Clinic with Coach Andrea Fisher
Saturday, July 7, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Townlake YMCA, 1100 West Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Fee: $20 (All proceeds benefit the YMCA Program Fund)
Learn the tips that will help you to gain a better feel for the water…..and provide you an even faster swim time! This is a one hour swim clinic, focused on showing swimmers what drills and form changes they can make to help make their freestyle more efficient. Led by Andrea Fisher, YMCA Aquatics Director and former professional triathlete, this clinic will meet at Townlake YMCA on Saturday, July 7th from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Andrea is a former national record holder, NCAA Division 1 champion and 18 time all American for the University of Texas. She has also held multiple Ironman swim course records and still leads the field out of the water as an age group athlete. Andrea has worked with hundreds of swimmers, enabling them to learn how to maximize their stroke through simple form changes and drill work. More about Andrea's experience and coaching services on her website.
All proceeds from the swim clinic registration will go towards the YMCA program fund under the aquatics department, which will in turn use these donations to support community outreach programs like Project Safe (AISD and YMCA partnership program that provides free swim lessons to thousands of first grade students). Help support water safety and awareness within our community take part in this wonderful opportunity. Registration is limited to Austin Triathlon Club members and is capped at 14 swimmers.
Register for the Club Swim Clinic here!
Saturday, July 7, 2018, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Townlake YMCA, 1100 West Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Fee: $20 (All proceeds benefit the YMCA Program Fund)
Learn the tips that will help you to gain a better feel for the water…..and provide you an even faster swim time! This is a one hour swim clinic, focused on showing swimmers what drills and form changes they can make to help make their freestyle more efficient. Led by Andrea Fisher, YMCA Aquatics Director and former professional triathlete, this clinic will meet at Townlake YMCA on Saturday, July 7th from 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Andrea is a former national record holder, NCAA Division 1 champion and 18 time all American for the University of Texas. She has also held multiple Ironman swim course records and still leads the field out of the water as an age group athlete. Andrea has worked with hundreds of swimmers, enabling them to learn how to maximize their stroke through simple form changes and drill work. More about Andrea's experience and coaching services on her website.
All proceeds from the swim clinic registration will go towards the YMCA program fund under the aquatics department, which will in turn use these donations to support community outreach programs like Project Safe (AISD and YMCA partnership program that provides free swim lessons to thousands of first grade students). Help support water safety and awareness within our community take part in this wonderful opportunity. Registration is limited to Austin Triathlon Club members and is capped at 14 swimmers.
Register for the Club Swim Clinic here!
Beer 'n Biomechanics - Swim Panel
Sunday, June 24, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join us as we join forces with Runlab for an incredible swimming panel featuring some of the top swimmers in Austin. This well-rounded panel will focus on helping triathletes conquer their swimming fears! Join us beforehand for the weekly speedshop run at 10 AM and for a gear swap at 9 AM. More info at the facebook event.
Sunday, June 24, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Join us as we join forces with Runlab for an incredible swimming panel featuring some of the top swimmers in Austin. This well-rounded panel will focus on helping triathletes conquer their swimming fears! Join us beforehand for the weekly speedshop run at 10 AM and for a gear swap at 9 AM. More info at the facebook event.
Flat Tire and Bicycle Maintenance Clinic
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Austin Tri Cyclist, 923 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
FREE
Join us for an interactive flat tire and bicycle maintenance clinic with our friends at Austin Tri Cyclist. In this clinic, we will practice changing flat tires, so bring your bike, an extra tube, and your flat changing equipment. If you have no idea what you need to change a flat, even better! You will learn what you need at the clinic and you'll be ready to go in no time!
Saturday, June 2, 2018, 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Austin Tri Cyclist, 923 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
FREE
Join us for an interactive flat tire and bicycle maintenance clinic with our friends at Austin Tri Cyclist. In this clinic, we will practice changing flat tires, so bring your bike, an extra tube, and your flat changing equipment. If you have no idea what you need to change a flat, even better! You will learn what you need at the clinic and you'll be ready to go in no time!
Speed Drills for Runners & Triathletes
Sunday, May 20, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Attention distance runners and triathletes, get your running shoes ready for our May Beer ‘n Biomechanics, co-hosted with our friends at RunLab. Come join us for this interactive speedwork clinic, where Austin Tri Club member and RunLab's local track star turned triathlete and distance runner, Lucas Manring, will help you learn how to unlock your speed in a distance race. Beer will be provided by our friends at Friends and Allies Brewing! Feel like logging some extra miles before the clinic? Join us at 10:00am for a 3+ mile run (various distances) starting and ending at RunLab. We will be running the Cap Tex Triathlon run course, so giddy up!
Sunday, May 20, 2018, 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Attention distance runners and triathletes, get your running shoes ready for our May Beer ‘n Biomechanics, co-hosted with our friends at RunLab. Come join us for this interactive speedwork clinic, where Austin Tri Club member and RunLab's local track star turned triathlete and distance runner, Lucas Manring, will help you learn how to unlock your speed in a distance race. Beer will be provided by our friends at Friends and Allies Brewing! Feel like logging some extra miles before the clinic? Join us at 10:00am for a 3+ mile run (various distances) starting and ending at RunLab. We will be running the Cap Tex Triathlon run course, so giddy up!
Triathlete Panel - So You Want To Be An Ironman?
Sunday, April 22nd, 2018, 11:30 AM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Thinking about signing up for your first Ironman? Wondering how to pick the right race? Worried about just how much time it will take to train for 140.6 miles? Join our panel of Austin triathletes as they share their Ironman stories with you! There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience!
** Free silicone swim caps to the first 10 attendees.
** Free locking speed laces to the first 40 attendees.
** Food and drink
** Information on how to register early for 2019 Ironman Texas
RSVP at the facebook event.
Sunday, April 22nd, 2018, 11:30 AM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Thinking about signing up for your first Ironman? Wondering how to pick the right race? Worried about just how much time it will take to train for 140.6 miles? Join our panel of Austin triathletes as they share their Ironman stories with you! There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience!
** Free silicone swim caps to the first 10 attendees.
** Free locking speed laces to the first 40 attendees.
** Food and drink
** Information on how to register early for 2019 Ironman Texas
RSVP at the facebook event.
Transition Clinic with Bicycle Sports Shop
Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8:30 AM
Bicycle Sports Shop, 9900 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78717
FREE
Transition is often called the 4th discipline in Triathlon racing. But it's rarely given much training time. To make matters worse, there are several different ways races run transitions, so how do you handle it when they change things up? Bags? Split transitions? How do I even hang my bike?
The Austin Triathlon Club and the Bicycle Sport Shop Triathlon team will be going over all that and more at the clinic. So bring your bike, helmet, bike shoes, running shoes, etc.. and after the discussion, you can practice setting up your own transition. What's better is you'll then have the opportunity to practice it with a mini bike/run course so you can practice going through your transitions.
Saturday, March 10, 2018, 8:30 AM
Bicycle Sports Shop, 9900 West Parmer Lane, Austin, Texas 78717
FREE
Transition is often called the 4th discipline in Triathlon racing. But it's rarely given much training time. To make matters worse, there are several different ways races run transitions, so how do you handle it when they change things up? Bags? Split transitions? How do I even hang my bike?
The Austin Triathlon Club and the Bicycle Sport Shop Triathlon team will be going over all that and more at the clinic. So bring your bike, helmet, bike shoes, running shoes, etc.. and after the discussion, you can practice setting up your own transition. What's better is you'll then have the opportunity to practice it with a mini bike/run course so you can practice going through your transitions.
Spring Swim Clinic with Coach Andrea Fisher
Saturday, March 3, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Townlake YMCA, 1100 West Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Fee: $20 (All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign)
***2/15 UPDATE - the clinic has SOLD OUT***
Learn the tips that will help you to gain a better feel for the water…..and provide you an even faster swim time! This is a one hour swim clinic, focused on showing swimmers what drills and form changes they can make to help make their freestyle more efficient. Led by Andrea Fisher, YMCA Aquatics Director and former professional triathlete, this clinic will meet at Townlake YMCA on Saturday, March 3rd from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Andrea is a former national record holder, NCAA Division 1 champion and 18 time all American for the University of Texas. She has also held multiple Ironman swim course records and still leads the field out of the water as an age group athlete. Andrea has worked with hundreds of swimmers, enabling them to learn how to maximize their stroke through simple form changes and drill work. More about Andrea's experience and coaching services on her website.
All proceeds from the swim clinic registration will go towards the YMCA Annual Campaign under the aquatics department, which will in turn use these funds to support community outreach programs like Project Safe (AISD and YMCA partnership program that provides free swim lessons to thousands of first grade students). Help support water safety and awareness within our community take part in this wonderful opportunity. Registration is limited to Austin Triathlon Club members and is capped at 12 swimmers.
Register for the Club Swim Clinic here!
Saturday, March 3, 2018, 12:30 PM - 1:30 PM
Townlake YMCA, 1100 West Cesar Chavez St, Austin, TX 78703
Fee: $20 (All proceeds benefit the YMCA Annual Campaign)
***2/15 UPDATE - the clinic has SOLD OUT***
Learn the tips that will help you to gain a better feel for the water…..and provide you an even faster swim time! This is a one hour swim clinic, focused on showing swimmers what drills and form changes they can make to help make their freestyle more efficient. Led by Andrea Fisher, YMCA Aquatics Director and former professional triathlete, this clinic will meet at Townlake YMCA on Saturday, March 3rd from 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Andrea is a former national record holder, NCAA Division 1 champion and 18 time all American for the University of Texas. She has also held multiple Ironman swim course records and still leads the field out of the water as an age group athlete. Andrea has worked with hundreds of swimmers, enabling them to learn how to maximize their stroke through simple form changes and drill work. More about Andrea's experience and coaching services on her website.
All proceeds from the swim clinic registration will go towards the YMCA Annual Campaign under the aquatics department, which will in turn use these funds to support community outreach programs like Project Safe (AISD and YMCA partnership program that provides free swim lessons to thousands of first grade students). Help support water safety and awareness within our community take part in this wonderful opportunity. Registration is limited to Austin Triathlon Club members and is capped at 12 swimmers.
Register for the Club Swim Clinic here!
Running Biomechanics Clinic at RunLab
Sunday, February 25, 2018, 10 AM - 12 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Tired of doing the Ironman shuffle, the Swim/Bike/Walk, or constantly struggling through running injuries that make you hate your run leg? We can help! Come run with the RunLab team and the Austin Triathlon Club at 10am and then join RunLab for a clinic on running tips for triathletes at 11:30am.
We'll talk about why individual biomechanics matter when it comes to your running technique, injury prevention for triathletes, and how to make your run leg fun again! All experience levels welcome, whether you are on your first triathlon or your tenth Kona qualifier...and true to RunLab form, there will be beer. :)
RSVP at the facebook event.
Sunday, February 25, 2018, 10 AM - 12 PM
RunLab, 410 Pressler St, Austin, TX 78703
FREE
Tired of doing the Ironman shuffle, the Swim/Bike/Walk, or constantly struggling through running injuries that make you hate your run leg? We can help! Come run with the RunLab team and the Austin Triathlon Club at 10am and then join RunLab for a clinic on running tips for triathletes at 11:30am.
We'll talk about why individual biomechanics matter when it comes to your running technique, injury prevention for triathletes, and how to make your run leg fun again! All experience levels welcome, whether you are on your first triathlon or your tenth Kona qualifier...and true to RunLab form, there will be beer. :)
RSVP at the facebook event.
Bike Clinic at Austin Tri-Cyclist
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 PM
923 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
FREE
Join Austin Triathlon Club for a beginner bike clinic at Austin Tri-Cyclist on Saturday, January 6th, at 5:30 PM. The clinic will cover bike basics for triathlon, including: what kind of bike do I need for triathlon, what do I need to carry on my bike, what kind of bike shoes should I get, which helmets will protect my noggin, how to rack my bike in triathlon, and much more!
Snacks and refreshments afterwards! RSVP through the facebook event.
Saturday, January 6, 2018, 5:30 PM
923 Barton Springs Rd, Austin, TX 78704
FREE
Join Austin Triathlon Club for a beginner bike clinic at Austin Tri-Cyclist on Saturday, January 6th, at 5:30 PM. The clinic will cover bike basics for triathlon, including: what kind of bike do I need for triathlon, what do I need to carry on my bike, what kind of bike shoes should I get, which helmets will protect my noggin, how to rack my bike in triathlon, and much more!
Snacks and refreshments afterwards! RSVP through the facebook event.
