Austin T3

Yvonne can totally take you too. =)
I started with them in… um, early 2005? It’s been awhile. Seen a lot of changes, but all for the better. As of late, the spin classes have expanded to every week day and they’ve added a yoga studio and CoreFit training studio. I haven’t had the chance to try it yet, but I know the instructors and everyone says it’s the real deal, not just some bootcamp 3-​week intro deal.
I think the big factors in differentiating this program from the others are:
1. support — from the coaches and teammates. They don’t think it’s crazy that you want to do a triathlon or an ironman or a marathon or a 5k. And although there is limitless info to learn when getting involved in endurance sports, they really try hard to teach you what you need to know when getting into this type of thing — nutrition, training plans, body maintenance, stretching, strength training, overcoming mental and physical challenges. And believe me, there is A LOT to learn. Besides knowledgeable coaches, the members are a varied and experienced group, including doctors, physical therapists, nutritionists, 30x ironman finishers, etc.
2. challenge — these people will challenge you. I joined because I wasn’t sure I could train well on my own. There have been many times I thought I would drop dead from a practice, but it helped me become stronger all around. (There is also emphasis and caution not to push beyond your capabilities or fitness level so as to stay safe and healthy.)
3. team environment — whether you are good at making friends or not, you will not be alone in your endeavors here. Seeing other people struggle and succeed, and then cheer you on is priceless. I’ve seen more volunteerism and solidarity here than anywhere else.
4. it works — I wanted a challenge, to get «in shape», and feel strong. I’ve accomplished all 3. I have completed sprint, olympic, half ironman, and ironman triathlons. I have raced in bike time trials and crits. I have lost probably the equivalent of about 15 lbs and gained visible muscle. I feel confident I could beat somebody up now. =)
Oh, and I didn’t swim or cycle when I started.

I joined T3 2 years ago to improve my swimming time. What I have learned has been worth the time and money! They offer core classes and yoga along with team swim, run and cycle practice with the best coaches. Along with the staff the athletes encourage me and keep me showing up!

I can’t say enough good things about T3. Where do I even begin? T3 is basically a triathlon training group, but it is so much more than that.
They are hard core about getting you to a level you never knew existed, yet fun loving and very team spirited at the same time. The coaches are awesome and I feel like I have gained so much from training with them. If you are just a beginner at triathlons or an experienced triathlete, this is a group that embraces people of all levels and goals. There are people of all ages and ranges that train for the sprint, olympic, half ironman, and ironman distances.
I started back in April of 2008, with their swim clinic. Yea, I could swim. maybe doggie paddle swim a couple 50 meters or so, but I REALLY didn’t know HOW to swim. They taught me how to do it efficiently, with proper technique. 1 year ago I couldn’t swim one length of Barton Springs without freaking out or hyperventilating. Swimming was the only thing keeping me from competing in a triathlon… but here I am now training for a half ironman. Yes I knew how to run. yes I had a bike, but really I didn’t know how to put all the pieces together. With them, you have coaches to help you, teammates to push you along the way and give you advice, and practices that will kick your ass.
Another great thing about the group is that they have a very flexible training schedule that can work for anyone and everyone. They have swim practices everyday (morning, lunchtime, and night), they have spin class 3 times a week at different times, they have track and run practice 3 times a week as well. On weekends there are group long rides and runs.
You don’t have to be a triathlete to join, many people train in all 3 sports, 2 sports or even just 1 pf the sports. The skies the limit with flexibility.
If you are looking for a triathlon group to train with, this is IT.
I don’t mean to sound like this is some marketing ploy, because it’s not. This is the real deal, and I am willing to put the smack down on anyone that chooses to challenge this review, because T3 is absolutely, positively THE shit.