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Las Vegas Triathlon Club Calendar

Here are the tentative dates for our 2024 Club events (we are submitting permit requests for these dates):

• 4/14/24: Sunday - Triathlon
• RESULTS

• 6/1/24: Saturday - Triathlon
• RESULTS

• 7/14/24: Sunday - Aquabike
• RESULTS

• 8/10/24: Saturday - Triathlon
• Registration opens July 1st

Pencil these dates into your calendar! More information will be posted as we get closer to the date.

Club events are for members only! Membership is annual and runs this season from March 2024 through February 2025.

Continue to check our Facebook Group for any additional get-togethers that may be happening, and for locals who are training in town or down at Lake Mead. Post your workouts!

Thanks everyone!

Past President

Easier Said Than Done

I would say the biggest thing I find “easier said than done” is starting something new and having it create a habit. Trying new things is hard. Signing up for a race, getting a new job, talking a class, deciding to speak at your best friend’s wedding. Things that take time, courage, and perhaps thoughtfulness can be overwhelming.

When you originally get excited about starting something new and unknown, you imagine the positives. You fantasize about how strong your body is going to be. About how you have a possibility of claiming the podium in your age group. The race timeline is short. If you wake up early enough, the training hours shouldn’t be that challenging. Sure you can eat healthier. You figure you should be eating healthier anyway. Then the reality slaps you in the face after you put a bunch of money down on the race and the equipment. Getting up early in the morning stinks and frankly, you are grumpy and not really a morning person. The training hours cut into family time, date nights, family functions, and friend time. Nutrition…. Well, that just reminds you maybe you like chocolate a little too much to have a 6 pack of abs. In your mind, it was easier said than done.

What is not easier said than done is just doing something slowly. Don’t completely change your lifestyle and expect immediate results. Pick one thing. If it is a positive thing in your life start doing more of it. If it is a negative thing, do less. Small changes make for big success. Obviously, this doesn’t work for a new job or a class. That’s a sink or swim kind of deal. Just keep showing up. An old coach of mine frequently said, “You can do anything for 10 minutes.” The hardest part about starting anything new is lacing up your shoes, going out the door, or starting. If you promise to stick with it for 10 minutes, chances are you’ll get caught up in it, feel great after you are done, and feel like you’ve accomplished something. You’ll be ready for more tomorrow.



~Shawna Glasser

The New Triathlete

The Reason Triathlon is So Rewarding

Every single one of us who has crossed the finish line of a Triathlon knows something that those who have not done this can’t possibly know.  Whether it’s a super-sprint triathlon at a local pool or a long-course Ironman race, the sense of accomplishment and personal satisfaction is magical.  It’s powerful to the extent of being life-changing and transforming -- mentally, physically, and emotionally transforming.  It’s why we do this. It’s why we get up at 4:30 am to swim, it’s why we ride until our butts hurt, it’s why we can’t wait to start running after knee surgery, it’s why our bikes often cost more than our cars.  Have you ever stopped to think about why this sense of accomplishment is so powerful?  Why it is so life-changing? It comes down to one thing:  it’s because Triathlon isn’t easy.  

Racing is hard. Training is hard. Swimming in open water is hard. Riding in the wind is hard. Learning all this stuff is hard.  Discipline is hard. Heck, it’s even hard to hold back on your zone 2 days when your body wants to fly. Triathlon is hard. And if it wasn’t, we wouldn’t smile when we’re running down the finish chute toward the finish line. It’s why many of us have cried when we finished one or climbed on the podium for the first time. 

I’ve always struggled to determine my “why” – to identify my reason for racing and training Triathlons, but writing this article has helped me to finally figure it out.  It’s because Triathlon isn’t easy, and we wouldn’t want it to be.

~Bob Gamble

LVTC Member Spotlight

Get to know our club members as our President sits down with the following members to talk about tris and life.

• Judd Underwood
• Melissa Hawks
• Sponsor: Dr. Mike Russell, Elevate Physical Therapy

The Evidence-Based Triathlete

• Lever: Body Weight Support System
• Practical Swim Tips
• Super Shoes

Prez Corner:

Easier Said Than Done

It is easy to give advice … take recovery seriously, add in strength training, incorporate a lot of zone 2 training, make sure triathlon is adding value to your family … and the list goes on. But, it is not always easy to apply the advice. In fact, I’m guilty of giving triathlon advice but have the problem of following my own advice! “Listen to your body” … sounds easy … but hard to do. How do you know when to push through a work out and when to back off? Easier said than done. Here are some more examples:

Maintain a Consistent Training Schedule:

• Challenge: Balancing training with work, family, and other commitments can be difficult. Consistency requires not just time management but also dealing with unexpected events that can disrupt your schedule.

Prioritize Recovery and Rest:

• Challenge: Many triathletes struggle with the desire to push harder and train more, often overlooking the importance of rest and recovery. This can lead to overtraining and injury if not properly managed.

Follow a Balanced Nutrition Plan:

• Challenge: Sticking to a balanced diet that supports training and recovery can be tough with busy lifestyles, social events, and personal food preferences. It requires discipline and sometimes significant lifestyle changes. I like chocolate!

Focus on Technique and Form:



• Challenge: Improving swimming, cycling, and running technique requires continuous practice and often expert guidance. It can be frustrating and time-consuming to make small but critical adjustments to form. Paralysis by analysis.

One more: Take our club theme this year: #fearless. Sounds easy … right? Not so. What does being fearless mean? Ultimately, it means you run the risk of failing. In triathlon, that might mean the dreaded DNF. It is hard to be on the start line and say ‘I am ok with failing today.’ That certainly violates any positive mindset approach! 

But … the fear of failing sometimes causes us to hold back and we miss an opportunity to enjoy challenging ourselves. The thrill of achieving something that was thought to be unachievable is often what keeps all of us going. 

Being fearless actually requires that you trust yourself. You trust your training, your preparation, your ability. For many of us, thinking this way forces us to change our mindset – and sometimes, frees us to achieve. And changing your mindset is definitely easier said than done … but it is worth it! 

The next time you hear some advice – or the next time you give some advice – remember that it is often easier said than done. And that is ok! The challenge of triathlon is to adjust our lifestyle, adjust our training, adjust our way of thinking in a way that gives us the freedom to go after our goals. Be fearless … by learning to trust yourself.

~John Mercer

Coach's Corner:

From Start to Finish: Honoring Your Triathlon Journey

As a coach, I often hear the phrase, "It's easier said than done." This sentiment rings especially true in the world of triathlons. We spend months preparing—logging countless hours in training, nailing our nutrition plans, and perfecting every aspect of our performance. We do everything we can to ensure we’re ready for race day. Yet, when the big day arrives, the advice to “trust the training” can feel woefully inadequate.

Race day isn't just about trusting the process—it's about celebrating it. Yes, you haven’t crossed the finish line yet, but take a moment to acknowledge how far you’ve come. Those long hours, the early mornings, the sacrifices—everything has led you to this very moment. Standing at the start line is an achievement in itself.

You’ve overcome countless obstacles to get here. Injuries, self-doubt, bad weather, and the temptation to hit snooze on your alarm—all these challenges tried to derail you, but here you are, ready to race. Celebrate that resilience.

As triathletes, many of us have Type A personalities. We're driven, meticulous, and often our own harshest critics. It's easy to fixate on what could have been better or what didn’t go as planned during training. But have you taken a step back and looked at what you’ve accomplished so far? Don’t be so hard on yourself. Recognize the milestones you've reached along the way. Each training session, each recovery, and every small victory has built up to this moment.

As you wait for the starting gun or cannon, ramp up those endorphins. Let the excitement of the day fuel you. Embrace the nerves—they’re a sign that you care, that you’re invested. This is your moment to shine.

So, when you hear “trust the training,” don’t just let it be a platitude. Let it be a reminder of the celebration that today represents. You’ve put in the work. Now, enjoy the ride.



~Hilary Mauch

Have you met these Coaches?

Triathlon race season is here. Do you have a coach? Are you looking for one? Well, the Las Vegas Triathlon Club is going to try to help make some connections.

Earlier this year, we sent out a google form to try to capture our local coaching expertise. We had a number of coaches (all are members of Las Vegas Triathlon Club) respond and we have featured them on this webpage:

Las Vegas Triathlon Club Coaches

We are going to continue to highlight coaches on our web page – if you would like to be part of that, please fill out this form.

Where in the World Has Our TRI Club Raced?

Check out the map below to see where our athletes have raced!