Training Resources
Training for a Triathlon can be an intimidating, but it can be done if broken down into managable tasks. With these helpful Tucson training resources, you will soon find yourself running, swimming, and cycling with the best of them.
Cycling in Tucson
Tucson is perfect for cyclists. Find fantastic routes, other cyclists to ride with, or even get some knobby-tire miles in.
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Running in Tucson
Urban paths along the Rillito river, shaded loops through parks, and hundreds of miles of trail-running singletrack.
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Swimming in Tucson
Tucson is home to world-class pools, with hours to fit your training schedule.
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26th Annual Tucson Bicycle Classic - Mar. 2 - Mar. 4 Trisports presents a three-day U.S.C.F stage bike race (time trial, road race, circuit race) in Tucson area, voted Arizona's Best USCF Race and a Lance Armstrong Junior Olympic Series Race, 520-240-8195.
Midtown Sertoma 5K Run & Walk for Better Hearing - Mar. 10 Everybody Runs celebrates the work of Arizona School for Deaf & Blind with a fast 5K on a USATF-certified course, including the school's track and football fields and the Santa Cruz River trail., 520-797-7867.
Old Pueblo Grand Prix - Mar. 17 Professional bicycling road race (criterium), south of Broadway Blvd. in downtown Tucson features pro and amateur rides, kids ride, a vendor village, and beer garden..
TriFest - Mar. 23 - Mar. 24 TriSports.com's consumer expo at the TriSports.com store features vendors sharing the latest and greatest in triathlon gear and apparel; and a supported ride to Mt Lemmon., 520-884-8744.
8th Arizona Distance Classic - Mar. 25 Valley of Gold 1/2 Marathon, 1/4 Marathon and Oro Valley Hospital 5K starts at Ventana Medical Systems and benefits Leukemia and Lymphoma Society., 877-474-0449 OR 520-469-7084.
Catalina State Park Trail Race - Apr. 7 One of Arizona's premiere run-walk trail events, with a 5.2- and a 10.3-mile course on three of the park's most picturesque trails, followed by post-race breakfast., 520-797-7867.
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Helpful Training Links
www.trisports.com
Based in sunny Tucson, Arizona, TriSports.com’s Retail Store is Tucson’s best bike shop, running shop, and swimming shop, all under one roof, with an experienced staff of triathletes, cyclists, runners and swimmers to help answer all of your questions and find the right equipment for you.
www.Tri-Find.com
The American Triathlon Calendar
www.usatriathelon.com
USA Triathlon sanctioning
www.triathlons.net
The world’s friendliest races www.beginnertriathlete.com Training programs for beginners
