Train With Purpose.
RTB is a true multisport team — we swim, bike, run, ride trails, race on Zwift, and show up for each other across all of it. Coached instruction covers the triathlon disciplines. The community takes care of the rest.
🏃 Fall 2026 Track Season Pass on sale →Coached Sessions
Structured sessions led by certified coaches, built around triathlon performance. These are what your membership tier unlocks.
Coached Pool Swim
The foundation of every triathlon.
RTB pool sessions are coached from deck — structured sets, technique feedback, and the kind of accountability that makes you a faster swimmer whether you're a beginner or a former competitive swimmer. Sessions run 3× per week (Sep–May) and 2× per week (Jun–Aug), year-round.
Track Workouts →
Speed work that translates to the run leg.
Coached track sessions are structured around real triathlon run performance — not just raw speed. Intervals, tempo sets, drills, and the mental toughness that comes from running hard in a group. All paces welcome.
Bike Skills Clinics
Confidence on two wheels.
Handling, cornering, descending, and riding in a pack — RTB runs coached bike skills clinics to make athletes faster and more confident on the bike. Valuable for triathletes, road cyclists, and anyone who wants to ride smarter.
Open Water Wednesdays
Twenty years of open water.
Wednesday evenings from June through September, RTB athletes hit Lake Meridian for coached open water sessions — interval work around a 300-yard buoy course, sighting practice, mass start prep, and the confidence that only comes from time in open water.
Summer season · Lake Meridian · 2027 dates coming soon
Coached Training Schedule
🏊Pool — Tuesdays
5:30–6:30am · Covington Aquatic Center
6:00–7:00am · Kentwood High School
🏊Pool — Thursdays
5:30–6:30am · Kent Swim & Tennis Club
🏊Pool — Saturdays
6:30–7:30am · Kent Swim & Tennis Club
Check the team calendar for cancellations and any schedule changes.
Drop-In Passes
Not a member, or need a session beyond what your tier includes? Buy a pass, check the schedule above, and show up. No membership required.
Drop-In Swim Pass
One coached pool swim. Structured sets and technique feedback from deck. All levels welcome.
Drop-In Track Session
One coach-led track session. Intervals, tempo, and form drills. All paces welcome.
First time? Your first coached pool swim or track workout is free, so no pass needed. Training regularly? A membership includes sessions every week.
Running track every Wednesday? See the Track season pass.
Open Water Wednesdays.
Twenty years of open water. Wednesday evenings from June through September, RTB athletes hit Lake Meridian for coached open water sessions — interval work around a 300-yard buoy course, sighting practice, mass start prep, and the confidence that only comes from time in open water. Whether you've never swum without lane lines or you're chasing a sub-20 open water mile, there's a place for you.
When
Wednesdays · 6:30–7:30 PM
2027 dates coming soon
Where
Lake Meridian Park
Kent, WA
Access
Premier — included
Core, Active, and Committed — 20% off
RTB Pool School
A dedicated multi-week swim clinic for athletes who want to rebuild their freestyle from the ground up — or take an already solid stroke to the next level. Small groups, rotating stations, video analysis, and individualized feedback every session.
Foundational
Build a stroke that actually works.
Designed for newer swimmers or athletes who've been self-coaching and picked up bad habits along the way. Each session breaks down a distinct component of freestyle — body position, breathing, pull, kick — with coached drill work, real-time deck feedback, and video analysis so you can see exactly what's happening in the water.
Performance
Refine what you already have.
For swimmers who have the basics dialed but want to get faster, more efficient, and race-ready. The Performance clinic focuses on stroke economy, race-pace sets, open water application, and the fine-tuning that separates good swimmers from great ones. Video analysis and purposeful drills every session.
The next Pool School sessions run in early 2027, with dates coming soon. Contact us and we'll let you know when registration opens.
What Athletes Are Saying.
From first-time swimmers to athletes who've been racing for years — Pool School and weekly coached swims work.
I learned more in four sessions of the performance swim class than I did in four years of self teaching. The drills they teach improved my form pretty quickly, and some of the drills are a lot of fun.
— David Riley
Pool School was a game changer for my swim stroke! The instructors were incredibly knowledgeable, kind, and encouraging. I especially appreciated the video analysis — it was eye-opening to actually see my stroke in action. In just four weeks, I was able to improve my stroke count, which I find pretty remarkable.
— Julie Johnston
I had an outstanding experience with RTB Pool School. The coaches break down technique in a clear, actionable way. Seeing my stroke from different angles, combined with detailed feedback, helped me quickly identify areas for improvement I never would have noticed on my own.
— Diane Haensel
RTB put on a fantastic program. Lessons were thoughtfully constructed, coaching staff was great, and feedback was individualized for maximum benefit. I am more efficient in the water after the four-week clinic and have clear focus areas to make further gains.
— Dylan Cicero
Pool School far exceeded my expectations. The expert coaching was incremental and skill-specific, giving participants time to absorb and practice the various techniques. Highly recommend for beginning to advanced swimmers!
— Amy Barrett
After swimming with the team for a while, I really enjoyed this opportunity to focus on the basics without the pressure of finishing a specific workout. The breakdown of each part of the freestyle was excellent — exactly what I needed to improve on this very technical sport.
— Karen Pratt
Coaches Who Actually Race.
Ironman Worlds. ITU Worlds. Olympic Trials. Boston. RTB's coaches have raced at the level most athletes only watch — and they train alongside you every week.
That range is the point. Between them, our coaches cover pool and open water, track and marathon, long-course triathlon, ultrarunning, gravel, and mountain sport — plus certified strength and nutrition. Whatever you're training for, someone here has raced it. No handoffs, no "ask someone else."
And they know what starting over feels like. One came to triathlon at 40 from a soccer background and went on to podium at Ironman Arizona. Another had to get past a childhood fear of open water before she could coach it. Our owners started further back than that — one showed up to his first RTB pool session in baggy board shorts, not knowing how to swim, and raced the 70.3 World Championship less than three years later.
RTB's coaching staff holds certifications from USA Triathlon, IRONMAN, USA Swimming, and U.S. Masters Swimming. See each coach's full credentials →
Meet the Coaches →Want a plan built just for you? Get a custom training plan →
Ironman World Championship Finishers
Olympic Trials & ITU Worlds Racers
Boston Marathon Finishers
Ultrarunning, Gravel & Mountaineering
Certified Through USAT, IRONMAN, USA Swimming & USMS
USA Triathlon Gold Club
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities.
IRONMAN 70.3 Washington Tri-Cities was RTB's focused target this fall. Every coached session, every Open Water Wednesday, and every early morning on the track pointed here. IRONMAN partnered with us to host the official shakeout run the day before the race, open to our team, other tri clubs, and anyone in the multisport community.
On Saturday, September 19th, we met at Novel Coffee and Teas in Richland to shake out the legs before Sunday's race. Thank you to IRONMAN and to everyone who came out to line up with us.
When
Saturday, Sep 19, 2026
Day before race day
Where
Novel Coffee and Teas
Richland, WA
Partner
IRONMAN 70.3
Washington Tri-Cities
Community Swims, Rides & Runs
Included with every membership. Group rides, runs, open water swims, Zwift racing, trail running, mountain biking, and swim-run — RTB is a true multisport team. You don't have to be a triathlete to belong here.
Group Rides
RTB group rides are team-coordinated with multiple pace groups so no one gets dropped and no one gets bored. Building base fitness or chasing a bike PR — riding with teammates makes the miles go faster.
Group Runs
Team group runs happen throughout the week — Cedar River Trail, Soos Creek, Foothills Trail, Lake Youngs, and more. All paces and distances welcome. Check the calendar for the current schedule.
Community Open Water Swims
Beyond coached Open Water Wednesdays, RTB gets in the water together. Group open water swims are a great way to build comfort, practice alongside teammates, and enjoy the lakes the Pacific Northwest is famous for.
Zwift Training & Racing
RTB organizes group rides, structured workouts, and team racing on Zwift throughout the year. Stay connected and competitive when the weather or your schedule keeps you indoors.
Mountain Biking
RTB athletes hit the trails together. Whether you're a seasoned singletrack rider or just getting off the road, the team brings mountain biking into the mix as part of a true multisport lifestyle.
Trail Running
Not everything happens on the track. Team trail runs are a staple — good for the legs, great for the head, and a reminder that running is more than just a triathlon discipline.
Swim-Run
RTB embraces the full spectrum of multisport, including swim-run — a discipline that rewards comfort in both water and on foot. A natural fit for a team that trains both all year.
Gravel Riding
The Pacific Northwest was made for gravel. RTB athletes explore the backroads and forest routes together — longer, wilder, and more adventurous than the road. All the fitness, none of the traffic.
Training Access by Tier
Group rides and runs come with every membership. Core is $99 a year; the monthly tiers unlock coached swims and track.
Core
Stay connected. Belong now.
- ✓ Full Discord access
- ✓ Club newsletter & announcements
- ✓ Group rides, runs & Zwift racing
- ✓ Club socials & meetups
- ✓ RTB sponsor discounts
- ✓ Bike skills clinics
- ✓ Coached sessions at drop-in rate
- ✓ Open Water Wednesdays 20% off
- ✓ 20% off RTB event fees
Active
Every discipline, every week.
- ✓ Everything in Core, plus:
- ✓ Coached track workouts included ↑
- ✓ Coached pool swim 1×/week ↑
Committed
Serious training. Race on the calendar.
- ✓ Everything in Active, plus:
- ✓ Coached pool swim 2×/week ↑
Premier
All-in. Go all out.
- ✓ Everything in Committed, plus:
- ✓ Coached pool swim Unlimited ↑
- ✓ Open Water Wednesdays included ↑
- ✓ 50% off RTB event fees after 3 paid months ↑
Core is billed yearly. Active, Committed and Premier are month-to-month with no long-term commitment.
Ready to Train?
Pick your tier, join the team, and show up. Your first session will tell you everything you need to know.