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As winter drags on (and on and on…) triathlon clubs are training together to hit the ground running once spring rolls around.

The Walnut Creek Masters Swim gathers every Thanksgiving morning for a special four-course "buffet" of swimming—and we've got the recipe for the first two courses.

A new study looks into why people join triathlon clubs, and finds the benefits are bigger than just a good time - a tri club can actually make you (and the sport) better.

When Naugatuck High School athletes learned 13% of triathletes are athletes of color, and only 2% Black or African American, they set out to change that.

After losing their title sponsor in the COVID pandemic, Team Octagon Elite is out to prove there's still a place for elite amateur triathlon teams in the sport.

“People reached out to us about how they wished they could train for endurance events like triathlons, but didn't feel like they belonged in that arena.”

Training for these middle school students isn't just about covering the distance.

It's baptism by fire for many of the cadets—but the skills and teamwork learned pay off down the road.

"When one of us succeeds, we all succeed."

Even the cancellation of the biggest race in town, Ironman Louisville, can’t stop this club from spreading their love of swim-bike-run.

But that doesn't mean they take themselves too seriously. Read about how one of the largest (and most advanced) tri clubs in the country keeps things balanced.

Inspired by her previous club of multisport women, Michelle McGuinness was determined to bring that to her new town—with the guidance of the women who came before her.

In just one year, this Facebook group for women on bikes has gained more than 1,300 members around the world.

A running club at a homeless shelter on L.A.'s Skid Row has given more than 500 members a new lease on life.

“We like to say we’re fun-loving triathletes who train, race and howl together."

This club wants you to Forget Everything And Run.

Training buddies Angi Klick and Sarah Hays are #friendgoals.

In Trinidad and Tobago, triathlon’s future is female, thanks to this club.

The Unbreakables triathlon club is made up of members who found triathlon in the process of overcoming difficult obstacles.

In Afghanistan, female triathletes are redefining what women can do.

Community is key for this group working to change the makeup of multisport.


What can we learn from these four triathlon clubs doing it right?

Founded at the height of the AIDS crisis, Chicago’s predominantly gay and lesbian swim club has evolved into a place for authenticity, advocacy, and community.


This 55+ club is full of tri rookies.

This North Carolina tri club is all about friendships, fitness, and finding yourself through swim, bike, and run.

At Tri My Best St. Louis, children with cerebral palsy become endurance athletes.

The Seals started for physical health. It soon became a place for mental, social, and emotional health, too.

Dr. Nancy Iverson established PATHSTAR as a way to help residents of one of the poorest regions in the United States reclaim their health.

This multisport development program is looking to "advance people to new limits, inspire communities, and enact socio-cultural change."

This unique team is redefining survivorship for breast cancer patients.

A sisterhood of sweat, where women empower women.

MelRad Racing is still meeting up – just online.

By day, the seven members of Team Dialed-N punch the clock as New York City dining and nightlife professionals.

The Mini Cow Tri Club members stand quite a bit shorter than your typical group of triathletes—because they range from 8 to 13 years old.