#1
San Diego, California 1 of 11
• High concentration of USAT-certified coaches and tri clubs (TCSD) • Ideal weather year-round • Train: Ocean swims and plenty of organized workouts through local run, bike (SDBC) and swim groups • Race: SuperFrog, Ironman 70.3 California, San Diego International, Mission Bay, SD Tri Classic, Orangeman
#2
Boulder, Colorado 2 of 11
• High concentration of coaches (Dave Scott and Gale Bernhardt) • Training ground for top triathletes • Train: Easy access to good bike routes and pools; great trails for off-road training • Join: Boulder Aquatic Masters group • Race: Boulder Tri series: IM 70.3, Boulder Peak, 5430 Sprint Tri
#3
Tucson, Arizona 3 of 11
• Swimming pools abound • Hub for winter training camps incl. Carmichael Training Systems • Don't miss: TriFest to celebrate the end of offseason • Train: Sabino Canyon, Mount Lemmon, Rillito, Saguaro Natl. Park, Tucson Parks and Rec • Classic Ride: The Shootout (not for newbies) • Race: Tinfoilman Tri, USA Tri Du National Championship
#4
San Francisco, California 4 of 11
• Robust selection of tri clubs, organized rides and running groups • Train: Golden Gate Park, the Presidio, Marin Headlands, Aquatic Park • Race: Escape from Alcatraz, Escape from the Rock, Golden Gate Tri, Marin County Tri
#5
Minneapolis, Minnesota 5 of 11
• 50-mile city trail system • Join: Twin Cities Multisports Club, local Masters groups • Train: Grand Rounds National Scenic Byway, West River Parkway, Chain of Lakes, Metrodome indoor track for winter • Race: Life Time Fitness, St. Paul, Buffalo, Lake Waconia, MinneMan
#6
Syracuse, New York 6 of 11
• Train: Erie Canalway Trail, swim and bike the nearby Finger Lakes area • Join: CNY Triathlon • Race: Musselman, IM 70.3 Syracuse, Finger Lakes Tri and numerous cycling and running events; Driving distance to IM Lake Placid, HITS Cooperstown Tri • Easy access to cross-country skiing for winter fitness
#7
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 7 of 11
• Join: Philly Tri Club or one of the numerous tri, bike (Bike Club of Philadelphia), or run clubs (Bryn Mawr Running Club) in the area • Train: Schuylkill River Trail, Aquatic and Fitness Center (AFC) with 50-meter pool • Race: Philly Tri, Got the Nerve?, 70.3 Poconos, Timberman, Bassman
#8
Portland, Oregon 8 of 11
• Top U.S. cycling community • Train: Bike and run on the 220+ miles of trails, swim at Cascade Athletic Clubs • Join: Portland Triathlon Club • Race: Rev3, Portland Tri
#9
Tampa, Florida 9 of 11
• Home to the World Triathlon Corporation • High instance of pools per capita • Proximity to National Training Center in Clermont • Join: Tampa Bay Tri Sports, Tampa Tri Team (T3) • Race: St. Anthony's, Dunedin, proximity to IM 70.3 FL and Central Florida Triathlon series
#10
Austin, Texas 10 of 11
• High instance of parks, pools, tri clubs and USAT-certified coaches • Train with: RunTex, Austin Tri-Cyclist • Race: IM 70.3 Austin, Capital of Texas Triathlon, Paratriathlon National Championships, HITS Marble Falls
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