Empire Tri Club

Summer triathlons are almost here! Are you ready? Our June Intermediate Swim Class has a few more spots and we would love to help get you from “kind of ready” to “I was born ready.” 4-Week Intermediate Small Group Swim Class Thursdays, June 4-25 6:30-7:30am John Jay College You don’t need to be fast or efficient to take this class, that’s what we are here to help with! These 4-week series will be taught by Coach Megan Happ, who is a 2-time NCAA ALL-American and has been coaching for Red Tide Master Swim program for over 10 years. Megan loves to meet athletes where they are and get help them to the next level improving their confidence in the water along with their: stroke, efficiency and speed, while providing hands-on feed back. Are you going to be leveling up your swim in June with us?! DM with questions about this swim class. *Space is very limited.

We had a wonderful time celebrating @the_amputee_agent at Billy D’s annual Cheeseburger Day- celebrating the day Billy woke up from a motorcycle accident that claimed his leg and the first words out of his mouth after 2 weeks in a coma were “can I get a cheeseburger and coke!?” Empire Tri Club is a proud sponsor of Cheeseburger Day, supporting @limbkindfoundation . Later this year Billy will be traveling to Africa with a team of prosthetists to provide limbs and mentoring for children with limb differences. As Billy stated at Mondays event, “when people call you an inspiration, you have to go out and do inspirational sh$&!” Well this inspiration is training for a 70.3 this summer! Go get it Billy! Hope you crush your goals! #limbkind #bekindlimbkind #cheeseburgerday #empiretri

Massive congratulations to coach @davemendelsohn on running a marathon PR at the Hudson Valley Marathon in a time of 3:07:28! Way to take on the challenge at the New River Gorge Rim to Rim run in West Virginia @see_doc_run and excellent work @heatherla78 on earning 2nd place in your age group!

Empire Tri Club wrapped up another incredible annual swim camp last weekend in Fort Lauderdale! A group of 24 athletes and 3 coaches escaped to sunny South Florida for a weekend packed with swimming, skill-building, and team connection. Over the course of three days, we fit in three 2-hour pool sessions, two open water swims, and three hours of classroom work—along with some well-earned beach time, volleyball, and a team dinner. A few motivated athletes even coordinated extra group runs between sessions! As expected, the ocean kept things interesting. Our first open water swim brought choppy conditions, pushing athletes to manage nerves, adapt to waves and current, and build confidence in less-than-ideal conditions. It was a great reminder that race day rarely offers perfect conditions too—so training in a variety of environments is key to being prepared for anything. In the pool, we focused on drills designed to refine technique, including catch, hand entry, breathing, body position, and rotation. In open water, we worked on sighting, swimming in groups, and navigating entries and exits. This group showed up ready to learn, challenge themselves, and support one another every step of the way. The camaraderie extended beyond the water too—whether it was beach volleyball or shared meals, it was clear this team continues to grow stronger together. We’re excited to watch what this crew accomplishes this season and grateful to have been part of the journey! 🌴☀️🌊 Special thanks to our swim sponsor @sailfish_triathlon , as well as our host venues @bahiamarftlbeach and Fort Lauderdale Aquatic Center! Plus, @teamzealios and @genucan for@keeping us fueled, hydrated and sun-safe! #empiretri #empiretriclub #sailfishtriathlon #bahiamar #fortlauderdaleaquaticcenter

See you tomorrow at the Team Social! It’s not too late to join our Beginner Program or join the club. Get ready for your summer races and during yourself with motivated teammates and professional, experienced coaches. Bring a friend. Ask all your questions. Meet some of the team! Team Social Wed, April 29 6:00pm — Info Session 6:30pm — Team Social

The season is heating up! Congratulations Empire crew of @rscharf , Rebecca S, Dennis, Marty @trieverything & Harry @neuhaush racing strong at the A1A triathlon, with Coaches Marty & Harry, both taking the top of the podium in Fort Lauderdale Florida! Congrats Anthony @untamedcareer on rocking a new personal record at the Jersey City Half Marathon and Coach Dave @davemendelsohn on pacing the 3:45 Jersey City Marathon pace group to the finish line! And big congratulations to Luis @lou.barbier24 on locking in another World Marathon Major star at the Boston Marathon!

What a great way to start the season @j.n.th.n , ON THE PODIUM! Congratulations on placing 2nd in your age group at the Cedar Creek Spring Duathlon.

Empire Tri Club athletes @heatherla78 , @drrebellious , @rscharf & coach @see_doc_run recently attended Elevate28, a special event hosted by @alphawinracing celebrating and supporting @usatriathlon athletes in the LA 2028 Olympics at @blackbarnrestaurant ! In addition to looking forward to what Team USA will accomplish at LA28, Empire TriClub is thrilled to be partnering with @alphawinracing in the come back of the @bigappletriathlon this October! Our Big Apple Tri Program starts in July and will have beginners and experienced triathletes alike, ready for the Big Apple Triathlon on October 10th! Link in bio for more info. When coach Doc Golden @see_doc_run asked 6x Ironman World Champion @markallengrip advice to share with beginner triathletes just getting into the sport he said, “Take advantage of the community you are in.” Going on to encourage,participating in group workouts, learn from your coaches & teammates, stay active and accountable to one another.

Are you ready to run down the finisher chute of your triathlon this year surrounded by teammates and coaches fueling you to a personal record?! Our 12-Week Beginner Tri Program and Seasonal Membership start THIS WEEK! Our first group run is tomorrow and you are not too late to join! Click the links in bio to learn more and join our community, not miss the first day of school tomorrow! DM us if you’d like to speak to a coach and ask some questions before joining the club. ⚡️⚡️⚡️

Congratulations @heatherla78 , Mona and @abierwoman for running strong at the Philly Love Run Half Marathon!

Congratulations Matt earning 3rd place in your age group in your 1st race of the year, and big congrats to Adam for taking 2nd place overall at the @newyorktriathlonnytri Central Park Duathlon! Three cheers for Larry for starting his season off big with the Rome Marathon!

🚨 ATTENTION ALL BEGINNER TRIATHLETES! Our Beginner Oritentaion is: TOMORROW Tuesday, March 24 6:00-7:00pm Finish Line Physical Therapy All are welcome! If you are already signed up or thinking about joining the program, please join us tomorrow to meet some of the other participants and coaches! ⚡️FLASH SALE⚡️ To help you commit to what we know you already want to do, we are offering a 24-hour ONLY $50 off the Beginner Tri program! Let this be the year you become a triathlete. Discount Code: BP50 Register with link in bio.