There are many reasons why Tucson, AZ is a mecca for Triathletes. Triathletes from all over the world flock to Tucson to train from November to May during Tucson’s cooler months. Plus you will see elite pro triathletes like Ben Hoffman, featured in the video above, who trains in Tucson leading up to Ironman Hawaii to acclimate to the heat.
The video above was filmed at one of the noon masters workouts in Tucson at the UofA pool.
Tucson Masters Swimming For Triathletes
One big reason triathletes come to Tucson to train is to take advantage of the masters swimming program called Ford Aquatics. The pool is on the campus of the University of Arizona and is the same pool the UofA swim team trains in.
Furthermore, the program has an awesome coach named Jim Stites. Jim swam in college and was a top amateur triathlete in his days. Jim loves to help triathletes improve their swimming skills. Jim is the one instructing Ben in the video above.
For swim workout times check out the Ford Aquatics website: click here
Best Cycling Rides in Tucson for Triathletes
Another huge reason triathletes love training in Tucson is the cycling. Tucson is a cycling mecca with tons of awesome riders to push triathletes to the next level when it comes to getting faster on the bike.
The Shootout is a group bike ride on Saturday mornings and it a favorite among the locals and triathletes who want a killer workout. Or for one of the best climbs in the country triathletes are found climbing Mt Lemmon.
For a list of the top 10 bike rides in Tucson… CLICK HERE
Bottom Line
Triathletes have been coming to train in Tucson for years. If you are looking for a great place to train during fall, winter and spring look into Tucson as the place to be.
