#477 TriDot Pool School and State of Triathlon

Welcome

Welcome to Episode #477 of the 303 Endurance Podcast. We're your hosts Coaches Rich Soares and April Spilde. Thanks for joining us for another week of endurance news, coaching tips and discussion. 

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In Today's Show

• Announcements and New

• Ask a Coach: Webinar with Coach Brandy Ramirez

• Get Gritty Tip: TBD

• TriDot Workout of the Week - Best Average 50's

• Fun Segment: Triathlon Would You Rather - Pool Edition

 

What do sprinters eat before a race?

 

Nothing. They fast...

 

 

Announcements and News:

 

Endurance Exchange Summary

• 2004 U.S. Olympian Andy Potts to Lead USA Triathlon’s Paratriathlon Resident Team

• McLean Hermes

Presenters

• Vic Brumfield

• Krista Prescott, CMO

• Justin Trulee

Key Statistics:

• Membership Sales: 80% of memberships are sold through external registration platforms, while only 20% are sold through USA Triathlon.

• Unique Active Members: In 2024, there were 302,000 unique active members, a 2% growth from the previous year.

• Membership Breakdown:

• 121,000 annual members

• 141,000 one-day or bronze members

• 40,000 youth members

• Gender Balance: Overall membership in 2024 was 37% female and 63% male.

• Age Group Trends:

• 20 to 29 age group saw a 25% increase from pre-COVID levels, with 10,000 members.

• The largest cohort is now the 30 to 39 age group, overtaking the 40 to 49 category.

• Significant reduction in the 40 to 59 age group, primarily