Entries by theaustintri

These Three Women Define Strength

To recognize International Women’s Day, IRONMAN did a virtual sit-down with three of triathlon’s most inspiring women. Read on to find out their views on life and triathlon.         by Jennifer Ward Christina Hopper: Mother of three and the first female African-American fighter pilot to face combat in a major war. Has triathlon […]

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Give the Gift of Triathlon this Holiday Season

Looking for the perfect gift for the triathlete in your life? Order a Life Time Tri gift card! We are now offering physical gift cards for the following Life Time Tri events: South Beach Triathlon Life Time Tri Marquee Life Time Tri CapTex Life Time Tri Minneapolis presented by Just Bare Chicken Transamerica Chicago Triathlon […]

Registration Now Open for the 2017 Life Time Tri Series

We invite you to join us as we #CommitToTri in 2017! Each event features an International distance course, which consists of a 1.5-kilometer swim, a 40-kilometer bike and a 10-kilometer run (distances may vary slightly by location). Select events also offer Sprint, SuperSprint and Kids Triathlon courses of shorter, varying distances.   2017 Life Time […]

Do the Drew: Why I’m Racing CapTex Tri

I have always been a competitive person, so when my friend called me in February 2013 and asked if I wanted to do the CapTex Tri in Austin, I immediately said yes. While I’ve always considered myself to be “athletic,” triathlons were new territory for me. Right away, I got on the computer and researched everything […]

LIFE TIME TRI CAPTEX COURSE ALERT

Athletes – As you know, heavy rains throughout Central Texas have greatly impacted conditions in Lady Bird Lake.  Our staff has been monitoring the situation with the City of Austin, LCRA and Homeland Security since early this week. At 6:00 a.m. today, relevant authorities opened the floodgates at Mansfield and Tom Miller Dams, creating a massive […]

2016 Life Time Tri CapTex Athlete Guide Now Available

We are excited to bring you what we hope will be Austin’s best weekend of triathlon, whether you are a first timer or returning for another ride. Since 1991, the Life Time Tri CapTex has become a fixture in the multisport spotlight – not only in central Texas, but also among the other 10 races […]

Live Like a Local Triathlete — Austin, Texas

Traveling to Austin, Texas for our 2016 Life Time Tri CapTex? We’ve gathered a list of the best Austin triathlete hotspots so you can have your most memorable racecation yet. The must-stop coffee shop. Juan Pelota Café, located inside of the famous Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop is known for serving “high-fives and awesome coffee.” Here you’ll […]

5-Ingredient Race Breakfast

by Brooke Schohl, MS, RD, CSSD, METS II It is SO important to have more than just a carb-loading breakfast the morning before a race! Set yourself up for success with a balanced (carb, fat, protein) meal that keeps blood sugar stable and kicks the race off with a bang. Here’s a great idea: Van’s […]

Life Time Tri CapTex Offers New On-Course Nutrition

Please join us in welcoming Accelerade® Sports Drink and Accel Gel® Rapid Energy Gel as on-course nutrition sponsors along with Endurox® R4® as the recovery drink sponsor for the Life Time Tri CapTex. Accelerade will be offered in two refreshing flavors; lemon lime and lemonade at each transition, aid stations on the run course and […]