What our athletes are saying:
“If you are training for you first triathlon, I strongly recommend Empire Tri Club. I have never encountered a team that welcomes beginners as they did with me.”
“Thank you so much I was so proud of myself I couldn’t help but to cry when I was done with my race. This was one of the best accomplishment by far for me. I have to thank you and the team for making this a great experience.”
“My first triathlon was an amazing! I was totally ready for it. I would like to thank Empire and all the coaches- they were all amazing and totally got me ready in every aspect! For me it was not about the finish, it was really about the journey to get myself ready and I could not have done it without Empire.”
“The 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. It’s not about how fast each person finished, or how well you did, but that we all finished, therefore we all crushed it! I am so thankful to everyone for all the support along the way, for believing I could do this, especially when I needed the reminder.” – Rachael F
Thank you so much for bringing triathlon to my life, it is one of the greatest things that has happened to me and I will always be grateful for that and all the fun memories of the team.
Such a fun time Saturday!!! Thanks for a wonderful party and a fabulous season! And most of all, thanks for everything Empire – the warmth, camaraderie, fun and competitive spirit of this group is priceless. The fact that they had to kick us out of the room an hour late (at our end of season party) is testament to the Empire love ❤️
Empire saved my life and I’m coming back so you all can do it again! You built a beautiful Empire (literally) of a community of good people- they’re hard to find and yet you draw them in! I’m so grateful to be involved and will shout it from every mountaintop you help me climb!
Empire has really made such a wonderful impact in my life on so many levels. I’m really grateful that you have helped me and encouraged me through the last couple years, I know I can just get better and better!
I just wanted to thank you for all you do for this incredible Empire team. Even though you weren’t in AC physically, you were there in spirit. It was such an incredible experience to race with 30+ teammates who truly felt like a big, happy family! And the fact that several teammates who weren’t racing came out in the pouring rain to cheer us on is testimony to the Empire love that pervades this group! Both of you set the tone and make this club a unique combination of camaraderie, healthy competitiveness, and just plain fun!!! I look forward to many more years of swimming, biking, running (and eating, drinking, laughing, and celebrating!) with Empire!
I had a really great season training with the beginner program, and I am very grateful for all of your help and support.
I love the team and am happy to have found Empire 🙂
I had a blast training with Empire and it was awesome to have a team racing alongside me on race day! I will definitely be back if I race again next year!
Thanks again for all the training! Had such a great experience and so happy with my NYC Tri results! On to NJ State Triathlon and many more!
I wanted to thank you for putting together such a fun program. Although I only sporadically joined the beginners’ program workouts, since work was busier than anticipated, I learned a great deal about the course, tri training and met some really cool people! You guys are doing an amazing job with the club! I am already encouraging some of my friends to join you next year and hope to stay healthy to race again. The NYC Tri was definitely super fun. Claudina, George, Cameron, Marty, Doc and all the coaches and ambassadors are fantastic, motivating, and have so much knowledge.
Thank you so much for all your help this year, it’s been truly invaluable gaining all the insight from being with Empire.
I lovedddd getting to train with Empire this year – everyone is so wonderful and inspiring, and I enjoyed working with you and the rest of the coaches as well! Going to do the seasonal membership. I really enjoy doing the outdoor workouts when I can make it, and have loved training with everyone on the team!
We’ve enjoyed training with Empire this year- the team and coach support has been incredible!
We’ve loved it so much. Thanks to you and Doc for everything. Honestly, I didn’t think I was any good at challenges like this (my usual response being I’m a HIIT fan… less than an hour, efficient, intense and high caloric burn) but looking by the end of this year, I’d have completed two triathlons and one half marathon. Earlier this year the thought of a 5k run would make me feel nauseous, so I’m so happy to see this progress. So happy we found you and the team Ali, and we’ll see you soon. If we sign up for another tri next year, we’ll be sure to join Empire again!
I miss coming to the Empire workouts and seeing you all! I truly learned so much from the club.
I have really enjoyed my time on the team and have learned so much! I’m really grateful for the racing and training experiences you and the team have provided. Martha’s Vineyard was amazing, I feel so fortunate to have been able to go and learn and connect with your family and teammates in such a beautiful setting. I am planning to return next season!
All the insights that I’ve absorbed by being with the team have been amazing! Thank YOU, thank you!!
Thank you SO SO much – I can’t even begin to tell you how wonderful all of you coaches have been!! Thank you! I’ve looked forward to coming to workouts when I can! At the beginning of the season, I was definitely nervous about the prospect of group workouts, so thank you for changing that for me! Everyone on the team is so great too!! After hearing what my fellow teammates and coaches do on a weekly/monthly basis, I’ve been inspired to dream big in terms of 2024 races!!
This year was a huge win and I am so glad I had Empire to guide and support me through it. I just signed up for next season and look forward to (maybe) doing two races in 2024! I took another minute off my 1000 yard time. That’s 5 whole minutes since January!
