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FREE Webinar: Triathlon Nutrition

3/14/2025

 

Triathlon Nutrition for Training & Racing

Fill out form below and we'll send you the recording :)

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✅Triathlon Nutrition: simplified! Easy & actionable information. Refine your current plan or begin to formulate your first nutrition plan. No sales pitch or single sided nutrition sponsorship / affiliation bias. 
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When: LIVE - Wednesday, 4/2/25 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom
Who: YOU!
Why: It can make or break your race

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Virtual Group Zwift Rides - 2025

1/6/2025

 
Our virtual (coached) group rides are back!  These will be fun, challenge your fitness and add accountability to your winter triathlon training routine. 

Starting Saturday, 1/11 we will resume our virtual rides on Zwift. 
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And while we understand it’s possible the times offered may not be what you’re used to, the ACCOUNTABILITY and FUN of working out along side others is DEFINITELY worth it.

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GRATEFUL

12/31/2024

 
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Record Breaking Year in Every Sense!

As our 14th year coaching professionally comes to a close we would like to say THANK YOU!

We are beyond grateful for EVERYONE we have worked with and crossed paths with over the years.

2024 was a record breaking year in every sense of the meaning as we ended the year with 194 club members and helped more people achieve their dreams than ever before.

From first time triathlon finishers to first time Ironman finishers. Barriers were broken and personal bests were earned. From world & national championship podium performances to marathon greatness (6 world majors under 3 hours!!!)

Our athlete’s successes mean the world to us. BUT even more important than results are the countless lives we have changed while working with our athletes. The subtle texts, emails and notes we receive mean more to us than ANYTHING.

Thank you all once again for allowing us to live our dream while helping others achieve theirs.

2025 is poised to be another EPIC YEAR! LFG!!! 

​Coaches Chris & Elizabeth Kaplanis
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NEW Nutritional Supplement Partnership

11/22/2024

 

AG1 and RTA Triathlon Team Up!

We are thrilled to announce our new partnership with AG1! 

It's time to take control of your health routine and only take the supplements your body truly needs. AG1 is a daily health drink packed with nutrients to help alleviate bloating, support sustained energy and whole body health.

Through this partnership AG1 will offer RTA coached athletes and Team RTA Tri Club members exclusive deals and samples on their best in class daily nutritional supplement. Additionally, AG1 will be one of the top sponsors of our 4 destination triathlon training camps.

Click here to get 10 FREE Travel Packs w/ your first subscription purchase.
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FREE Live Marathon / Half Marathon Webinar

8/14/2024

 

“Marathon (Half) Mistakes to Avoid”

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Learn how to prepare for and run a successful marathon (or half marathon). 

Running a marathon or half marathon is EPIC, but so many times runners make stupid mistakes that could have easily been avoided. 

When: LIVE - Tuesday, 9/10/24 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom

Who: YOU!
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Why: Don't be silly


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FREE Webinar: Race Fueling & Nutrition

5/29/2024

 

​Race Fueling & Nutrition for Endurance Athletes

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Fill out form below and we'll send you the recording :)

✅Simplified, easy & actionable information. Refine your current plan or begin to formulate your first nutrition plan. No sales pitch or single sided nutrition sponsorship / affiliation bias. 
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When: LIVE - Tuesday, 6/4/24 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom
Who: YOU!
Why: It can make or break your race

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FREE Webinar: Swim FASTER 2.0

3/11/2024

 

Helping Triathletes Swim FASTER

Fill out form below and we'll send you the recording :)

Join us for one of our most popular webinars
(this webinar reached capacity (100) last year in less than 5 days)

If you are a triathlete and want to learn the most effective ways to improve your swim, this webinar is for you.
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When: LIVE - Tuesday, 3/19/24 @ 7pm

*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom

Who: YOU!

Why: A good swim, sets up a great race

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March Madness Team SWIM Challenge

2/19/2024

 

swim, Swim, SWIM

The purpose of this challenge is to create extra motivation to encourage additional time in the pool for the month of March. We can all use a little extra swim training.

Think of it as a focused training block to help promote and super charge your swim.

We did this for the first time 
last year and it was a BIG HIT!

WHEN: March 1st - 31st

WHO: Current RTA Club members

WHERE: Strava Group Challenge

WHY: We all need a kick in the pants to swim more :)

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PRIZES & DETAILS below.

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Virtual Group Zwift Rides - 2024

1/11/2024

 
Our virtual (coached) group rides are back!  These will be fun, challenge your fitness and add accountability to your winter triathlon training routine. 

Starting Saturday, 1/20 we will resume our virtual rides on Zwift. 
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And while we understand it’s possible the times offered may not be what you’re used to, the ACCOUNTABILITY and FUN of working out along side others is DEFINITELY worth it.

Details below.
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Blessed

12/31/2023

 
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What a Year!

We are BLESSED. At the end of our 13th year in business and the same coaching professionally we would like to say THANK YOU to all of our past and present athletes, club members, campers, sponsors, race organizers and anyone else who has attended a webinar, clinic or we have crossed paths with along the way.

2023 was our best year to date as we helped more athletes than ever before achieve and in many cases surpass their goals. We had 8 World Championship Qualifers from our group, too many first time triathletes, 70.3 and 140.6 finishers to accurately account for. We performed 26 Bike, 41 Run and 111 Swim 1 on 1 Sessions. And we ended the year with exactly 160 Team RTA Tri Club members, our most ever.

Thank you thank you thank you for allowing us to live our dream while helping others achieve theirs.

New Partner: SBR Sports Inc

5/31/2023

 
We have personally used and loved their products for years and now we are SUPER excited to announce our newest partner, SBR Sports!

SBR Sports is the producer of TRISLIDE - anti-chafe continuous spray skin lube (goodbye wetsuit chaffing), FOGGIES - anti-fog towelettes (goodbye fogged up googles!) and TRISWIM - chlorine & saltwater out hair and body care (goodbye dry, smelly, itchies!) … among other amazing products.

SBR will be offering VIP pricing for Team RTA Club members and coached athletes along with Training Camp, Swim Clinic and other team Team support.
Welcome to the fam, SBR Sports!

Check out their amazing products,  by clicking HERE.

Team RTA - please see Team App for VIP pricing and discounts.

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FREE Webinar: Swim FASTER

3/23/2023

 

Swim FASTER

Join us for one of our most popular webinars

If you are a triathlete and want to learn the most effective ways to improve your swim, this webinar is for you.
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When: LIVE - Wednesday, 4/12/23 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom

Who: YOU!

Why: A good swim, sets up a great race

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FREE Webinar: Race Fueling & Nutrition for Triathletes & Runners

2/27/2023

 

​Race Fueling & Nutrition

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Join us for one of our most popular webinars

✅Simplified, easy & actionable information. Refine your current plan or begin to formulate your first nutrition plan. No sales pitch or single sided nutrition sponsorship / affiliation bias. 
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When: LIVE - Thursday, 3/15/22 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom
Who: YOU!
Why: It can make or break your race

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Team RTA Swim Challenge; March 2023

2/24/2023

 

swim, Swim, SWIM

​WHEN: March 1st - 31st

WHO: Current RTA Club members

WHERE: Strava Group Challenge

WHY: We all need a kick in the pants to swim more :)


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The purpose of this challenge is to create extra motivation to encourage additional time in the pool for the month of March. We can all use a little extra swim training.

Think of it as a focused training block to help promote and super charge your swim.



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USA Triathlon - Rules Updated for 2023

2/13/2023

 
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USAT Multisport Competition Rules

USA Triathlon recently updated the its competition rules.

The new and updated rules will go into effect on March 15, 2023.

From your new "super shoes" to my fancy wetsuit and that automatic DISQUALIFICATION for your helmet chin strap, don't say you didn't know!
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Virtual Group Zwift Rides - 2023

1/9/2023

 
Our virtual (coached) group rides are back!  These will be fun, challenge your fitness and add accountability to your winter triathlon training routine. 

Starting Saturday, 1/14 we will resume our virtual rides on Zwift. 
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And while we understand it’s possible the times offered may not be what you’re used to, the ACCOUNTABILITY and FUN of working out along side others is DEFINITELY worth it.

Details below.
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NEW BIKE PARTNERSHIP

12/7/2022

 
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Team RTA Has a Bike Sponsor!

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We are super excited to announce our first official Team bike partnership with American Bicycle Group, makers of Quintanaroo (QR), Litespeed and OBED.

ABG is an incredible company that prides itself on customer support and cutting edge technology.

BTW - did you know that QR invented the first triathlon specific bike back in 1987? YUP!

All current Team RTA members will receive EXCLUSIVE PRICING and a significant discount off of MSRP and the very best pricing above and beyond any promotions they offer.


ALL current Team RTA members can find all of the details and special pricing in the Team Email (from 12/1) and within the Team App under "discounts."


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FREE Webinar: Race Fueling & Nutrition

3/24/2022

 

Race Fueling & Nutrition

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Join us for one of our most popular webinars
When: LIVE - Thursday, 4/7/22 @ 7pm
*This webinar will be recorded and available for those who register, but cannot attend the LIVE event. You MUST register to receive the recording and accompanying slides.

Where: Zoom
Who: YOU!
Why: It can make or break your race

REGISTER BELOW

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Virtual Group Zwift Rides Are Back!

1/25/2022

 
​Our virtual (coached) group rides are back!  These will be fun, challenge your fitness and add accountability to your winter triathlon training routine. (club members please refer to the Team App)

Starting Saturday, 1/29 we will resume our virtual rides on Zwift. 
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And while we understand it’s possible the times offered may not be what you’re used to, the ACCOUNTABILITY and FUN of working out along side others is DEFINITELY worth it.
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Take Full Advantage of Team RTA - UPDATED

1/1/2022

 

Voted #1 Tri Club in Northeast

Ironman Triathlon Club

Biggest IRONMAN Triathlon Club
​in New Jersey

How to Get the Most Out of Our Triathlon Club
Why did/should you join Team RTA? People join triathlon clubs for a variety of reasons. More likely then not, meeting other like minded people and learning more about the sport fall somewhere on your list.

As an RTA club member, you get to enjoy a long list of benefits. Group workouts/meet-ups and various discounts are the most obvious, but that’s just the beginning.

Team Races, post race parties, social events, and access to two full time coaches are a few other benefits. In short, RTA is here to help connect you with your Teammates and ultimately help you achieve your goals.

Below I will help you understand how you can get the most out of your RTA triathlon club membership.

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FREE Webinar: Swim FASTER

12/9/2021

 

Swim FASTER

LIVE on Tuesday, 12/14 @ 7pm

If you are a triathlete and want to learn the most effective ways to improve your swim, this webinar is for you.

We have successfully worked 1 on 1 with literally 100’s of triathletes over the years who are looking to improve their swimming ability. In Tuesday’s webinar, Coach Chris will discuss what has universally worked for EVERYONE. 
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Creating Healthy & Sustainable Routines

1/16/2021

 
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FREE Webinar for Triathletes
“Creating Healthy & Sustainable Routines!”

LIVE – Thursday, 1/21 @ 12pm
Routines and habits are one of the most important aspects of sports that athletes (of ANY level) can develop to improve their health, fitness, training and competitive performances.

Although, we often set out with good intentions, many fail to actually establish a routine (let alone a habit) that sticks and ultimately pays off.
We will discuss best practices and common pitfalls including actionable steps one can take to help ensure success.

When: Thursday, 1/21 @ 12pm EST

Where: Zoom (registration below)

Who: Triathletes looking to be successful in 2021

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New Partnership

1/15/2021

 
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RTA Triathlon x Hyperice
We are very excited to announce a new partnership with Hyperice, the leader in recovery technology.

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The Road Less Traveled

12/31/2020

 
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Each December, just before the new year, I go for a run on a discrete and private snow-covered road in Lake Placid. I use this run as a time to reflect on the previous year. Here are a few thoughts that came to mind as we close out the 10th year of RTA…

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What Triathletes Should Be Doing... NOW

11/9/2020

 
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FREE Webinar for Triathletes

“What You Should Be Doing… NOW!”

LIVE – Thursday, 11/19 @ 7pm
The late fall and early winter can be a tricky time of year for triathletes. The weather is getting cooler and the days shorter. HOWEVER, if this time is used well, it can set you up to have an incredible season in the year to come.

When: Thursday, 11/19 @ 7pm EST

Where: Zoom (registration below)

Who: Triathletes looking to be successful in 2021

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