Entries by CapTex Tri

Beat the Heat: Tips for Training this Summer

Summer is setting in, take precautions when adjusting to training in the heat. Even with the occasional summer thunderstorms, temperatures in Central Texas consistently hit the mid-90s. High temperatures won’t keep you from training, so you need to make some adjustments. Training in the heat does have some benefits, but being smart and altering your […]

Why You Should Wear Sunglasses When Riding Your Bike

Wearing sunglasses when riding isn’t just for looking cool In addition to looking hip, wearing sunglasses regularly can have several benefits. This applies to running, hanging at the beach, driving a car, and especially when riding your bike. If you have some sweet specs that make you look cool, all the better! We recommend the […]

Swim Faster with Fins

Use fins during your swim training to become faster in the water Do you want to improve your kick strength, ankle flexibility, body position, and increase your speed in the water? If you’re thinking, duh, try adding fins to some of your swimming workouts for your upcoming tri! With the right amount of training and […]

Free Mother’s Day Coupon Book from CapTex Tri

Surprise the triathlete mom in your life with this free, downloadable Mother’s Day Coupon Book What do you give the woman who gives you everything? Mom’s do it all from sunrise to sundown all day, every day, and we think they deserve a little more appreciation. If you have trouble coming up with creative ideas […]

29th Annual CapTex Tri Canceled

Austin’s only downtown triathlon, CapTex Tri, canceled Thank you for your interest in the 29th annual CapTex Tri presented by Life Time Fitness. We absolutely love Austin’s only downtown triathlon and were ready for another magnificent Memorial Day weekend with triathletes from across the country. We are so thankful to all the participants, volunteers, and […]

Austin Premier Virtual Triathlon!

Race CapTex Tri from anywhere in the world! We know how hard all of our participants have trained for the CapTex Tri presented by Life Time Fitness to not be able to take to the course this coming Memorial Day Weekend.  We think all your efforts still deserve some acknowledgment and praise. It’s time to […]

Essential Race Day Skills You Need to Know for Your Upcoming Tri

Leave no room for surprises during your upcoming tri with these essential race day skills you need to know Despite all the planning and prepping to make the morning of your tri go perfectly, we all know that some things are out of our control. Expected the unexpected and prepare yourself by mastering these essential […]

6 Tactics to Reduce Pre-Race Jitters

Pre-race jitters are bound to happen, calm them with our advice Whether you’re an experienced athlete or brand new to the sport, pre-race jitters affect all athletes. Don’t worry, this is normal! You’re excited, chatting with old friends and making new ones, scurrying to make your transition perfect, anxious to get in the water, checking […]

Give Aquajogging a Try

Mix up your training routine with some new workouts and give aquajogging a try What is aquajogging? Aquajogging is a deep water form of running. Running in the water is great for those who are looking to up their cardiovascular capacity without wear and tear on their muscles from running on pavement. Aquajogging is sometimes […]