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Las Vegas Triathlon Club Calendar

Here are the tentative dates for our 2025 Club events (we are submitting permit requests for these dates):

• 4/26/25: Saturday - Sprint Triathlon
• RESULTS

• 6/15/25: Sunday - Sprint Triathlon
• RESULTS

• 7/12/25: Saturday - Aquabike
• RESULTS

• 8/10/25: Sunday - Super Sprint Tri
• Registration open

Sprint Triathlon:

Swim 750m; Bike 20km; Run 5km.

Aquabike:

Swim 750m; Bike 20km.

Super Sprint Triathlon:

Swim ~300m, Bike 4 miles, Run 1.5 miles.

Continue to check our Facebook Group for any additional get-togethers that may be happening, and for locals who are training in town or down at Lake Mead. Post your workouts!

Thanks everyone!

Past President:

Summer to Remember

Summer isn’t just a season- it’s an open invitation to break routine, chase the sunrise, and test your limits beyond the finish line. This year, we’re calling on all triathletes in the club to escape the ordinary and make this summer one to remember.

Whether you're climbing mountain passes on your bike, swimming in alpine lakes, or running sun-drenched coastal trails, summer offers the perfect chance to reconnect with why we do this sport: for the joy, the challenge, and the adventure.

Some of our members are taking on destination races- like the Alcatraz Escape in San Francisco or the Norseman Xtreme in Norway- while others are charting their own course, turning long weekends into self-supported training getaways. Even a sunrise run in a new part of town can spark something different.

Need inspiration? Try a “triathlon day” with friends in a nearby park: swim in open water, bike a scenic route, then run a trail loop and celebrate with a lakeside picnic. Or go solo—map a new route, leave your watch at home, and just go. Adventure isn’t always about going farther. Sometimes it’s about finding a new rhythm or falling in love with the sport all over again.

So whatever your plans, big or small, take this as your permission slip: mix it up. Get a little lost. Train without structure. Race without pressure. Escape the ordinary—and come back with stories.



~Shawna Glasser

The New Triathlete

Competition

We get the concept of ‘competition’ all wrong. 

When you think of that word, what comes to mind? What does it mean ‘to compete?’ Do you think about the people you are trying to beat? Do you think about getting on the podium? Do you think about being best overall or in your age group?

I’ve had all these thoughts. But I learned a different way to think about competition when I learned the etymology, or the root, origination and meaning of the word ‘compete.’ The Latin roots of the word ‘compete’ are ‘com,’ which means 'together,’ and ‘petere,’ which means to seek or strive. The meaning of the word ‘compete’ comes from the Latin word ‘competere’, which means “to strive together.’’

I love that. It ties in very well with one of our Club’s main tenets – “Stronger Together.” Competition isn’t about beating anyone else – it’s about striving to be better – together.

This summer, when training can become difficult and tedious, I encourage you to try approaching triathlon from a different perspective; try thinking about how you might be able to work with someone – how you might be able to ‘strive together.’ There are many significant benefits to this. You will be more consistent, for one thing, and also more supportive as well as supported, which gives huge emotional benefits as well as physical. There is more ‘winning’ in cooperation and striving together. Find some training partners and talk with each other about various training strategies and methods. Ask questions you have that haven’t been answered. Share issues you are working through. Go on a bike ride and compare nutrition strategies. Watch some swim or run videos together and discuss technique.  Try being truly competitive from a different perspective. We really are “Stronger Together.”



My guess is that you will be more competitive in other ways as well. 

~Bob Gamble

Las Vegas Triathlon Club Member Spotlight

• Rod Nesbitt
• Amanda Winters

The Evidence-Based Triathlete

Too much travel for a new episode! More episodes coming soon! In the meantime, you can check out our previous episodes:

• YouTube
• Audio Only

Where in the World Has Our TRI Club Raced?

Check out the map below to see where our athletes have raced!

Prez Corner:

Summer Adventures: Escape the Ordinary

Growing up as a kid, summer was a time for adventures … camping trips, hiking, exploring, building tree forts, … fun stuff.

As adults, we don’t all get ‘summer break’ … but having that mindset of breaking out of routines can be healthy. As triathletes, we are often planning out 6 – 12 weeks of training … we know the importance of having a good training program to achieve our fitness goals. But … there are times that we may need to break from our ordinary routine in order to keep triathlon ‘fun’. 

Of course, as a triathlete, you’re already living a life that is anything but ordinary! I always like to say what we do is extra ordinary – swimming, biking, running … pushing past comfort zones, and chasing goals most people can’t imagine.

This month’s theme - Summer Adventures: Escape the Ordinary - fits perfectly with the triathlete mindset. For me, summer adventures often include a mix of camping, training, and racing — there’s something special about waking up in the mountains, sneaking in a trail run before breakfast, or recovering by a campfire after a race. It’s a chance to reconnect with the basics, slow things down, and appreciate the journey.

Whether your adventure includes traveling to a race, exploring a new training route, or just stepping outside for an early morning swim, every moment we spend moving - swimming, biking, running - is a celebration of the extraordinary. You don’t need a podium finish to do something remarkable. You just have to show up, give your best, and enjoy the ride.

This season, our club continues to embrace the spirit of adventure. We just wrapped up our July Aquabike … always a great way to beat the heat and test yourself. Next up is our new August Super Sprint, something a little different: short, fast, and fun. It's a perfect way to shake things up, especially if you've been grinding through longer training weeks.

So, as you fill your summer with races, travel, or even a peaceful day at the lake, remember: you’re not just escaping the ordinary - you’re creating something extraordinary.

Keep adventuring. Keep showing up. Keep doing what makes this triathlon life so uniquely fulfilling.

See you at the next start line (or the campsite before it)!

#strongertogether #thatsthevegasway #fearless #enjoythejourney #lvtrifamily

~John Mercer

Coach's Corner:

Summer Adventures: Should You Train on Vacation... or not?

Ah, summer. That magical time of year when flights are booked, out-of-office replies are set, and someone inevitably “forgets” their running shoes on purpose. (I won’t name names… but if the sock fits.)

And then there’s the opposite extreme, like the pro athlete who brought their bike trainer on a family cruise. Zwifting in a cabin while everyone else is sipping piña coladas by the pool? Bold move.

I’ll admit, I’ve considered it. I love a good cruise, and yes, I’ve absolutely tried to figure out how to smuggle my trainer onboard. But have you seen those luggage fees?

When it comes to vacation, triathletes often ask: “Should I keep training while I’m away… or just enjoy the break?”

The answer?

It depends—but let’s break it down.

When Training on Vacation Makes Sense

• You’re prepping for a late-summer or fall race and can’t afford to lose fitness.
• You’re heading somewhere with amazing running trails, ocean swims, or scenic cycling routes. Can we say? Adventure training!
• You want to keep some structure because your vacation is more of a “workcation” (I see you, conference warriors).
• Exercise helps you relax and this is your mental reset, not just physical.

Coach tip: Bring your swim cords, running shoes, and maybe a resistance band. Keep it flexible, fun, and functional. A 20-minute movement session beats a week of guilt.

When Skipping the Workouts is Totally Fine

• You’ve just wrapped up a big training block or race and need recovery.
• You’re traveling with family or friends who don’t get your love for sunrise swims.
• You’re mentally fried and honestly need to miss training a little… to fall back in love with it.

Coach tip: Let it go. Take the nap. Eat the gelato. Your fitness won’t vanish during your vacation days. In fact, it might even stick better with some good old-fashioned rest.

I’ve gone on plenty of vacations where I prioritized training... and honestly, sometimes I missed out. These days, I treat workouts on vacation like bonus activities and not the main event. If I feel like running through a new city? I’ll lace up. If I want to hop on a hotel bike or swim with dolphins? Count me in. But if I don’t? I’m not sweating it, literally.

Your family (and your sanity) will thank you.

So What’s the Right Call?

Ask yourself:

• What’s my next race goal?
• How’s my body really feeling?
• Will training add to or take away from this experience?

Triathlon isn’t about sacrificing your joy. It’s about building a lifestyle that supports your goals without burning out.

Bottom line: You don’t need to escape your training to escape the ordinary.

Whether you’re hiking volcanoes, chasing toddlers at Disneyland, or sipping iced coffee in a lakeside hammock, your fitness journey will be right here waiting when you get back.

Enjoy the adventure. You’ve earned it. And maybe leave the bike trainer at home this time.



~Hilary Mauch

Have you met these Coaches?

Triathlon race season is here. Do you have a coach? Are you looking for one? Well, the Las Vegas Triathlon Club is going to try to help make some connections.

Earlier this year, we sent out a google form to try to capture our local coaching expertise. We had a number of coaches (all are members of Las Vegas Triathlon Club) respond and we have featured them on this webpage:

Las Vegas Triathlon Club Coaches

We are going to continue to highlight coaches on our web page – if you would like to be part of that, please fill out this form.