Training

There are many clinics in town that specialize in either triathlon training, or specific clinics and resources for each discipline within triathlon. This, by all means, is not a complete listing of what is available in Anchorage. For training information in your home town you may want to google training in your area.

SWIMMING

Masters Swimming: Team practices with coaching, ideal for people who can swim freestyle reasonably well, and can swim for more than 1,000 yards in one practice.

Adult Swim Lessons: For those who are not comfortable participating in a structured practice with a team, or are not proficient enough at any of the strokes. Some venues providing lessons include:

• The Alaska Club
• Municipality of Anchorage
• Alaska Pacific University
• Multisport Training of Alaska
• SWAM (Swimming with Alaska Masters)
• Turnagain Training

If you are swimming on your own, there are several pools in the Anchorage area that offer lap swim time:

• UAA – Wells Fargo Sports Complex (UAA students only)
• Alaska Pacific University
• The Alaska Club
• https://www.ymcaalaska.org/aquaticsYMCA
• High School pools (Municipality of Anchorage)

BIKING

Road biking training and racing: Arctic Bicycle Club

Mountain biking: Alaska Dirt Divas

For indoor biking, considering purchasing a stationary trainer, so you can practice riding your own bike in the off season. There are also stationary bikes and spin classes at most local athletic clubs. You can also find many indoor bike workouts online.

RUNNING

Local running events and training:

• Anchorage Running Club
• Multisport Training of Alaska
• Municipality of Anchorage’s and the Alaska Runners Calendar
• Skinny Raven Sports
• Anchorage Trail Runners
• EXCEED (An Anchorage Women’s Running Group)
• Turnagain Training

Indoor running tracks:

• The Dome
• UAA – Wells Fargo Sports Complex (UAA students only)
• O’Mally Sports Complex

TRIATHLON SPECIFIC TRAINING

• The Alaska Triathlon Club works to foster the sport of triathlon at all levels, from beginners to seasoned racers. The club offers a variety of clinics throughout the months leading up to the Gold Nugget Triathlon, as well as races later in the summer.
• Multisport Training of Alaska offers a comprehensive package of clinics and training sessions. Owned and operated by Lisa Keller, workouts are available for every level of fitness and expertise.
• Turnagain Training offers individualized coaching, pre-established training plans, swim and run analysis, and nutritional counseling.
• The Alaska Club offers a variety of programs and clinics to prepare their members (and nonmembers’ for triathlons).

STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING

• Elite Sports Performance
• Sports Clubs noted above

There are several online sites that offer comprehensive training programs to prepare for triathlons.

• BeginnerTriathlete.com is geared mainly for new triathletes and offers FREE information.
• Training Peaks

For additional information on the sport of triathlon, racing tips, race and event schedules, and rules visit the USA Triathlon website.