Start Your Triathlon Journey With Confidence & Community

Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or tackling a 70.3, Empire Tri Club offers beginner-friendly programs, expert coaching, and a supportive NYC-area community to help you cross the finish line. Join structured 12-week and 23-week training plans designed for athletes of all levels.

Start Your Triathlon Journey With Confidence & Community

Whether you're training for your first sprint triathlon or tackling a 70.3, Empire Tri Club offers beginner-friendly programs, expert coaching, and a supportive NYC-area community to help you cross the finish line. Join structured 12-week and 23-week training plans designed for athletes of all levels.

2026 Triathlon Programs

70.3 Training Program

Jan 5 - June 14, 2026

23-Week program building up to the Ironman 70.3 Eagleman triathlon in Maryland on June 14th.

Beginner Tri Program

March 29 - June 20, 2026

12-Week program building up to the Wyckoff Sprint Triathlon in Franklin Lakes, NJ on June 20th.

Big Apple Tri Program

July 20 - October 10, 2026

12-Week triathlon training program to help you prepare for the Big Apple Triathlon in NYC!

Extra Support Package

Add on to Any Training Program

Looking for a little additional support? We’re here to help! Package includes 2 consultations + 2 in-person training sessions.

Get Started With Empire Tri Club

Expert Coaching

Access to the nation's best coaches

Structured training plans

Flexible training plans and upgrades

Supportive community

Tap into the area's best triathlon community

Get Started With Empire Tri Club

Expert Coaching

Access to the nation's best coaches

Structured training plans

Flexible training plans and upgrades

Supportive community

Tap into the area's best triathlon community

Get Started With Empire Tri Club

Expert Coaching

Access to the nation's best coaches

Structured training plans

Flexible training plans and upgrades

Supportive community

Tap into the area's best triathlon community

Beginner’s Guide:

Everything You Need to Know to Get Started

Gear Essentials

What do I need to get started?

What kind of bike do I need?

Should I buy all my equipment before joining the program?

Do I need clip in bike shoes?

Training Plans

What is the group training schedule?

How will I see the training plan?

How do I communicate with coaches and other athletes in the program?

Can I do my bike training indoors on a trainer or spin class?

Lifestyle Tips

Do you offer make up sessions for missed classes?

Where do you swim?

Do I need to be an experienced athlete to join?

Do I need a wetsuit?

Do you have any other questions?

Just send us an email and we will reply soon.

Mightyman Montauk Triathlon was by far the hardest and most rewarding thing I’ve ever done and I couldn’t be happier to have done it! The Empire Beginner Program comes with a group of incredible coaches to help guide and push you as well as a group of people who are in the same boat you are."

Rachel F.

3 year Tri Club Member

Rachel F.

3 year Tri Club Member

Rachel F.

3 year Tri Club Member

The Empire Experience

We are endurance specialists who coach athletes to compete in triathlons, marathons and all types of endurance races. We help athletes choose races, set goals, train smart, race strong and finish big! What do you want to accomplish this season?