Resources to help you have your best race in 2026

The Cleveland Triathlon Club was founded in 2003 when a small group of Cleveland-area triathletes gathered to train and socialize.  Their vision laid the foundation for where  CTC is today: a fun, social, and diverse group of nearly 400 members that range from first-time triathletes to seasoned veterans.

Questions? Email clevelandtriclub@gmail.com 

Bike Ohio is your experience based full-service bicycle shop. Every member of the Bike Ohio team knows bikes, rides bikes, and loves bikes. We are creating a community and culture where bicycle riders are welcome.

Questions? Email  teambikeohio@gmail.com  | Call 440.543.1155

Kids That Tri Cleveland (KTT) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization, that creates a pathway for student-athletes in grades 6-12 to learn to swim, bike, and run with the goal of completing at least one or more triathlons. KTT provides youth in Cleveland access to skill-building, equipment, and competitive coaching — inspiring confidence and creating a solid foundation for a healthy and active multi-sport lifestyle at no cost to the athlete. This program prioritizes supporting youth who may not otherwise experience sport inside or outside of school.

Questions? Email   kidsthattricleveland@gmail.com 

 Tri IQ, LLC embraces differences with the belief that broadened representation, empathy, and understanding lead to better athletic performance and better business outcomes. We are committed to empowering athletes to achieve sustained competitive excellence and well-being. To fulfill this mission, we recognize the need to prioritize diversity and maintain an inclusive and equitable culture that represents all athletes. 

Questions? Email  coachpete@triiqcoaching.com 

University Hospitals Drusinsky Sports Medicine Institute takes a multidisciplinary approach that integrates care from medical experts who specialize in the diagnosis and treatment for athletes of all ages and abilities. Our fellowship-trained sports medicine specialists, primary care doctors, nutritionists, sleep experts and other health care professionals ensure the very best in health and medical care for athletes. 

Questions? Schedule an appointment 440.623.7331 or online

"So this year, let’s flip the script on season planning. You’ll start with some big-picture thinking to identify what matters most to you across a season of training and racing. You’ll use that framework to prioritize the competing factors of race date and distance, camaraderie, and venue, course, and logistics considerations. You’ll look at your calendar to find good windows for training and racing. And then you’ll pick your races. You’ll build your race season with intention and in doing so, ensure that your race selection is aligned with both your life outside of triathlon and your priorities within it." 

 - Triathlete Magazine

No matter if you are racing triathlon, duathlon, or aquabike - it can be hard to understand what to wear when you are racing 2-3 sports in a single race. 

• This article goes over the following topics: 
• What do I wear to my first triathlon?
• Can I change my clothes during a triathlon? 
• Do I have to buy a tri suit for my first triathlon? Should I wear underwear under my triathlon clothes? What do I wear to my first triathlon? Tips and tricks

 - Triathlete Magazine

It's tempting to neglect a proper warm-up before a treadmill workout. A sufficient warm-up is not only virtuous on treadmill days, it's essential!

1. Lacrosse Ball Release
2. Hip Flexor Stretch
3. Standing Hip Hinge
4. Knee-to-Chest Walking
5. Four-Way Lunges
6. Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift
7. Ankle Mobility
8. Leg Swings

 - Triathlete Magazine

You've trained for the swim distance that your race is in the pool, but does that mean you are ready to swim the swim portion of the triathlon during the race? 

1. Being ready is more than just covering the distance
2. Open-water acclimatization and water safety
3. Pacing and recovery skills
4. Technique efficiency
5. Mental preparation

+ Workouts to prepare for every triathlon swim distance

 - Triathlete Magazine

A comprehensive strength training program for triathlon — one that emphasizes improvements in movement quality, strength, and power—is not only paramount for performance, but it is also an important tool for preventing injuries.

1. Allocating too much time to low-intensity or rehabilitation exercises
2. Avoiding heavy lifting
3. Avoiding power exercise
4. Failing to progress exercises or load over time
5. Becoming too “functional” with balance exercises and unstable surface training

 - Triathlete Magazine

This comprehensive guide will cover the most important points you need to know about open water swimming.

1. Introduction to Open Water Swimming
2. How to Stay Safe in the Open Water 
3. How Is Open Water Swimming Different From Pool Swimming?
4. 9 Open Water Swimming Tips
5. Pool Training That Can Help Your Open Water Swimming
6. What Equipment Do I Need for Open Water Swimming? And How Do I Care for It?
7. How to Find the Right Wetsuit for Your Open Water Swimming
8. Where Can I Find Open Water Swim Locations Near Me?
9. How to Handle Common Open Water Swimming Dangers
10. What Open Water Swimmers Need to Understand About Sea Life
11. How to Manage Feelings of Anxiety and Panic in Open Water Swimming
12. How to Pick the Right Open Water Swimming Event
13. How to Train for Your Open Water Swim

 - US Masters Swimming