SLAP Athletes
A visual journey of team races, world qualifiers, and the incredible progress of our 
— from first-time finishers in the Try-a-Tri program, to athletes racing World Championship events around the globe.
- 2nd
- Tri Club · 70.3 Augusta 2025
- 9+
- Years of Try-a-Tri
- 13th
- USAT youth team 2026
Annual "SLAP Tri Team" 70.3
We race together, we podium together
Each year we choose a nearby 70.3 and rally new and veteran to race together — with the goal of earning a top-5 team trophy and sharing the course with teammates, training partners and cheering coaches. Join us to race 70.3 Florida in December 2026 and 70.3 Gulf Coast in 2027!
2nd Place Tri Club2025 · IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta
More than 30 SLAP Tri Team athletes took on IRONMAN 70.3 Augusta. After the 2024 hurricane cancellation, the race returned with a brand-new run course — and Coach Sara had the best seat in the house as an IRONMAN announcer, cheering every athlete across the line.
3rd Place Tri Club2024 · IRONMAN 70.3 Chattanooga
Over 35 athletes raced the largest 70.3 event in North America. Several
punched their tickets to the World Championships in New Zealand, and the team also earned 3rd Place Tri Club at 70.3 Florida (Haines City) this year.
2nd Place Tri Club2023 · IRONMAN 70.3 North Carolina
Over 30 athletes raced the point-to-point course in Wilmington where many
set new PRs. We capped off the weekend with our first-ever post-race team celebration dinner.
2nd Place Tri Club2022 · IRONMAN 70.3 Gulf Coast
Over 25
raced 70.3 Gulf Coast — getting that many teammates to one race inspired many first-timers to join in. Rough water canceled the swim leg, but we made the most of it by enjoying the weekend festivities together.
World Championship qualifiers
Racing for their country, wearing the team kit
The have qualified for and competed at nearly every type of triathlon World Championship — from long-course Ironman to draft-legal sprints.
Ironman 70.3 World Championships · Nice, France
- Julie Proctor
- Danielle Warhurst
- Tara Crawford
- Patrick Sirois
- Fonda Loughery
- Fabio Luiz Frade
- Trent Smith
- Ed Baetzold
- Stephanie Fernandez
Ironman World Championships · Kona, Hawaii
- Trent Smith
- Patrick Sirois
- Michael Cohen
World Triathlon Age-Group Championships · Pontevedra, Spain
- Danielle Warhurst
- Ava Thompson
- Leo Medina
Try-A-Tri athletes
Nine years of first finish lines
For over nine years our Try-a-Tri program has introduced countless first-time athletes to triathlon through supportive coaching, group training, and fun race experiences. Here are some of our beginners who took the leap and crossed their very first finish lines and our amazing coaches that have led the programs.
"What an amazing experience training and completing my first triathlon. If you ever wanted to 'Try a Tri' but didn't think you could — you are so wrong! The coaches are there for you 100%, not just for the physical but the mental side of this sport."
Susan Lawless · Try-a-Tri graduate & multiple 70.3 finisher
2026–present
Coach Don led an amazing group of first-time triathletes this summer. His personal racing experience and endless energy kept the group motivated for 6 weeks.
2023–present
Coach Beth has guided countless first-time triathletes across their debut finish line over the past 3 years. Her passion for the sport spills over to the athletes.
2022–present
Coach Todd always brings the energy and teamwork from day one. His groups are always crushing goals and crossing finish lines together.
2020–21
Even the pandemic didn't stop our Try-a-Tri program! We stayed healthy and trained outside for local events that took place in late-2020 with Coach Michelle at the reins.
2018–19
Training on the course with Coach Lea: open water swimming in Lake Minneola, cycling around Lake Louisa State Park, and running on the South Lake/West Orange Trail.
2018
The inaugural class — Coach Liesl lead a group of brave women to their first sprint triathlon…and the program was born!
Your finish line is waiting
If your goal is to race at a World Championship — or just to cross your first line smiling — come train with the . We'll make it happen together.