Triathlon Training Programs
Chelsea Piers offers triathlon-training programs for every level of athlete, from novice to expert, by offering a variety of levels, instructional forums, and individualized programming. Athletes are encouraged to pursue and attain his or her individual goals. With a 25-yard, 6-lane pool, ¼-mile indoor track, spinning studio, new Keiser spin bikes and a location alongside the Hudson River Park bikeway/walkway, The Sports Center at Chelsea Piers is uniquely qualified to provide the most comprehensive triathlon-training program in New York City. Ready to get started?
Triathlon Half-Day Camps
Suggested Competitions
- CP Indoor Triathlon
March 20, 2010 - NYC SWIM
Great Hudson River Swim
May 29, 2010 - NYC SWIM
Liberty Island Swim
June 25, 2010 - New York Road Runners races
Various Dates
Whether you are a beginner and don’t know where to start, or an athlete who has already competed in a triathlon and is looking to improve your performance, the Sports Center Triathlon Camp will get you on the right training track.
Chelsea Piers trainers and triathlon experts, Scott Berlinger and Andrew Kalley, have put together a half-day program that is fun, safe and educational - including an actual triathlon workout. Athletes will experience the thrill and camaraderie of group triathlon training within the world-class sports facilities of the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, all under the watchful eye of top triathlon coaches.
Triathlon Camp will teach you how to develop an effective training program, while also touching on such topics as race preparation, training vs. racing gear, and improving transitions. Our professional coaches also address injury prevention during training and races. Participants receive individualized attention, so specific needs can be identified and addressed.
NEXT CAMP:
Saturday, March 13th from 2:00 - 5:00pm
Level I Triathlon Training
Suggested Competitions
- Nautica South Beach
April 11, 2010 - Black Bear Triathlon
May 22 & 23, 2010 - Mighty Montauk
June 11, 2010 - Staten Island
Flat as a Pancake
June 12, 2010 - Stamford KIC It Triathlon
July 17, 2010 - Metroman Triathlon
at Asbury Park
July 18, 2010 - New York City Triathlon
July 18, 2010 - West Point Triathlon
Sunday August 15, 2010
An entry-level program for athletes of all ability levels. Athletes are strongly encouraged to compete in a triathlon but it is not a requirement. Level I meets three days per week for one hour. Each day focuses on basic fundamentals of the three components of triathlon: biking, swimming or running.
Click here to learn about Level I Coach Andrew Kalley.
Andrew Kalley Bio
Andrew Kalley has been coaching and working with Scott Berlinger at the Sports Center since 2006. Kalley is a USA Triathlon Level 2 coach and accomplished athlete, having taken second overall in the Mighty Montauk this year, winning the West Point Triathlon and winning his division in the USTA Club Nationals. Kalley was Assistant Coach and a leading competitor of the Full Throttle Racing team, guiding them to their three USA Triathlon National Team Championsip titles and their back-to-back victories at the NYC Triathlon Team Challenge.
| Dates: | Begins Tuesday, March 23 |
| Length: | 8 weeks: 3, 1-hour classes per week |
| Schedule: | AM OPTION: Tue. & Thur.: 6:00am and Sat.: 7:00am |
| Price: |
$30 per each 1-hour session for non-members ($720 total) $24 per each 1-hour session for Sports Center Members ($576 total) |
Click here to download a registration form.
CP Full Throttle Competitive Team
Suggested Competitions
- Nautica South Beach
April 11, 2010 - Duathlon National Championships
April 24, 2010 - Black Bear Triathlon
May 22 & 23, 2010 - Mighty Montauk
June 11, 2010 - Musselman Triathlon in Geneva
July 9 – 12, 2010 - Staten Island
Flat as a Pancake
June 12, 2010 - Stamford KIC It Triathlon
July 17, 2010 - Metroman Triathlon
at Asbury Park
July 18, 2010 - New York City Triathlon
July 18, 2010 - West Point Triathlon
Sunday August 15, 2010 - Triathlon World
Championship
in Budapest
September 8 – 12, 2010 - 2010 USA Triathlon
Championship in Alabama
September 23 – 26, 2010 - Triathlon National
Championship Festival
Myrtle Beach
November 6, 2010
Full Throttle, an 8-week, high-intensity triathlon training program for Sports Center members only, led by Elite trainer Scott Berlinger, is geared towards all aspects of triathlon racing.
Click here to learn about Scott Berlinger.
Scott Berlinger Bio
Scott Berlinger is a USA Triathlon Level 2 coach and a long-time Elite Level trainer at the Sports Center health club at Chelsea Piers. He led the Full Throttle Endurance Racing team, who makes its home at the Sports Center at Chelsea Piers, to the USA Triathlon National Team Victory the past three years and has also led the team to two consecutive NYC Triathlon wins (2008 and 2009). Berlinger, besides being a nationally acclaimed coach, also has many personal accomplishments including the Lake Placid Ironman, more than 14 first or second place division finishes in various triathlons including the NYC Tri, US Nationals, Mighty Montauk and West Point Triathlons and was named a top five trainer in America by Men’s Journal magazine. Prior to training at Chelsea Piers, Berlinger was one of the Gladiators, Viper, on the hit television show American Gladiator.
All levels of triathlon competitors are welcome, from beginners to seasoned veterans. Interested club members are encouraged to join, regardless of ability level. Full Throttle covers all aspects of triathlon training, including:
- Swimming
- Biking
- Running
- Functional Training
- Core Work
- Strength Training
- Agility Work
- Proper Form
- Healthy Racing
- Race Preparation
- Race Simulation
| Dates: | Begins February 15 |
| Length: | 8 weeks: Up to five (5), 2-hour sessions per week |
| Schedule: | Weekdays, 5:45-8:00am |
| Price: | $549; Open to Sports Center members only |
ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPTIONS
Looking to supplement your Triathlon Training or take a more individual approach to your race preparation? The Sports Center has options. Work a personal trainer who specializes in triathlons, join our Masters Swim Team, participate in the CP Running class or simply take one of our Spin Classes throughout the week.
| Personal Training | Call 212.336.6099 or fill out this online request form. |
| Indivifual Swim Instruction | Call 212.336.6099 or fill out this online request form. |
| Masters Swim | Call 212.336.6099 to book an evaluation with a swim coach to gain entry to the Masters Swim Team. |
| CP Running | This class is offered on Mondays & Wednesdays from 7:00pm – 8:00pm. |
| Spin Classes | The Sports Center offers a variety of spinning classes throughout the week with early morning, lunchtime and evening sessions available. Please check the class schedule for specifics times and instructors. |
For more information about our triathlon training programs, please visit the Fitness Desk, call Josh Fly at 212.336.6099 or fill out our information request form and a member of the personal training staff will contact you.
The Sports Center is conveniently located on Manhattan’s Pier 60 at the Chelsea Piers Sports & Entertainment Complex, 19th Street & Hudson River Park in New York City.