About Capital Y-Tri
The point of Y-Tri is to have fun – think of it as an adult summer camp. The program is run and coached by volunteers who will be training for their own triathlons. We do this program because we love the sport and we love having the camaraderie of old friends and the joy of attracting new friends to the sport.
Y-Tri is active year-round with members training for specific races and just keeping in shape. Each year, we have a structured training program -- typically beginning in late-January and continuing through mid-June -- to prepare for an Olympic distance race. Many of us will also be training for other races during the year – from local sprint distances to international Ironman distances.
The club is a great way to find workout buddies to stay motivated throughout the year. Club members can join weekend training events, get full access to the club website and listserv, and enjoy discounts from our sponsors. Veteran and newbie registration begins each January and all members must pay a (minimal) annual club fee that contributes to the YMCA's youth programs.
You can review the 2024 Y-Tri Training Program Overview here to learn more about how our program is structured.
Training Timing + Costs
The training program includes coached swimming, spinning, and running as well outdoor group bike rides, open water swims, clinics, and other activities. Coached swimming is typically on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Spinning and running are typically on Tuesdays or Thursdays. All workouts are usually scheduled between 6am-8am at Anthony Bowen. Team members are assigned one group workout per discipline, per week, based on pace time. Additional training activities are scheduled on the weekends. More details can be found in the 2023 Training Program overview linked above.
We are an entirely volunteer-run program independent of the YMCA. The fees associated with joining YTri are for using the facilities at the YMCA. In addition to paying the monthly membership fees at the Y Anthony Bowen (price varies; contact the Y for more details), YTri costs payable to the Y are:
Y-Tri Newbie Program -- for new YTri members only; includes curated training program, with guaranteed spot in swim, spin and run workouts ($200)
Y-Tri Vet With Coached Swim -- for YTri vets only; guaranteed spot in swim; remainder of program self-managed ($150)
Y-Tri Vet No Swim -- for YTri vets only; program self-managed ($50)
Every YTri member who is doing coached swimming, spinning or otherwise using the Y facility must be a member of the Y. Note that the team also has a $20 activity fee (payable to the team), which funds various programming activities throughout the season.
Costs should not be prohibitive for new team members to join, and we have options for those needing assistance. Please reach out to our team captain, Larry Atkins to explore options: larry.atkins.ytri@gmail.com.
LOCATION: YMCA ANTHONY BOWEN
For more than 20 years, YTri has trained at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington -- first at the National Capital branch, and now at the YMCA Anthony Bowen. The Anthony Bowen branch is a wonderful facility that supports all three disciplines! Check it out at:
YMCA Anthony Bowen: 1325 W St NW, Washington, DC 20009