North Texas

North Texas Triathlons

Lavaman Triathlon
Kona, HI
March 28, 2010

Lonestar Triathlon Festival 
Galveston, TX 
April 25, 2010

Triathlon Training Program

TNT triathlon coaches have designed three to five month training programs that prepare participants for the target triathlons.  Participants will train and work directly with the coaches at weekly Saturday and midweek trainings.  Coaches are also available throughout the week to answer training and fitness-related questions.  Additionally, there will be midweek "buddy trainings"  led by assistant coaches and other volunteers (mentors & captains).

The training program is designed and implemented by professional triathlon coaches. It consists of daily workout schedules, team workouts every week, clinics on nutrition, proper swim technique, bike maintenance, proper shoe and clothing selection, speed work, injury prevention and much more.

The program is designed to take triathletes from a beginning base and build gradually over the course of the program, tapering two weeks prior to the event weekend.

Daily workout schedules are provided so participants know what to do each day.  The training program is designed with the busy person in mind. Most weekday workouts are an hour or less, with longer workouts reserved for the weekend. A typical weekly schedule for our triathlon program includes:

• Two days of running
• Two days of swimming
• Two days of biking
• Longer, coached team endurance trainings every weekend
• One day of coaches' workouts, focusing on speed work during the middle six weeks of the program. 
• One rest day

Triathlon Coaches

The TNT triathlon programs offer a qualified and dedicated group of triathlon trainers. Our coaches were selected for their experience, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm, as well as their devotion to the cause. All of our coaches have extensive coaching experience and have proven themselves in numerous athletic endeavors.  

Mentors and Captains

TNT triathlon team members will be matched in an approximate eight to one  ratio with a mentor. Mentors are past TNT participants who have successfully completed the training and fundraising program. The mentor will serve as a resource and peer advisor, encouraging team members throughout the training and fundraising season.

In addition to the mentors, participants will also receive support from various team captains. These captains will act as spirit leaders, supply support for coached workouts and bring the team Honorees closer to the team throughout the season.

Honorees

TNT members train and raise funds in honor of a local resident who has been affected by a blood-related cancer. Your honoree becomes your inspiration as you work toward goals that will better both of your lives.

Location

Triathlon teams are divided into regional teams throughout the DFW Area. 

• Dallas Triathlon team trainings are held at locations all across the DFW area including: White Rock Lake, Greenhill School Natatorium, Joe Pool Lake, Plano Trail System, Lake Grapevine and REI Sports Store. 
  
• North Cities Triathlon team trainings are held at locations across the DFW area including: Superdrome in Frisco, LISD Aquatic Center in The Colony, and CK Sports in McKinney.
  
• Fort Worth Triathlon team trainings are held at locations across the DFW area including: Texas Wesleyan University, Keller, Hope Church, Fit For Life, River Legacy and Joe Pool Lake. 

Next Step

If you are interested in training with triathlon teams in the DFW area: 

• Fill out our online Tell Me More form
• Call (972) 996-5942 or
• Email teamintraining_txd@lls.org