Above The Mean has three athletes representing at Kona for 2026, be sure to load them into the Ironman app and follow along as they swim, bike, and run the iconic Kona World Championship course.

In 2026 the IRONMAN World Championship will return to a single race day, with men and women racing together, in Kailua-Kona, Hawai`i.  

While returning the IRONMAN World Championship to its roots in Kona, 2026 will mark the first single-day race since 2019. Athletes can look forward to a world class event that is focused on operational innovation, and an elevated racing experience that enables the most competitive and committed triathletes to challenge themselves on the biggest stage.

This is a great final long ride for anyone doing Ironman California!

The Sacramento Century Challenge is the region’s premier cycling event, with well over 1,150 riders annually. Presented by the Rotary Club of Sacramento, the 12th annual Challenge will benefit the Sacramento Children’s Home Crisis Nursery program, which protects kids from child abuse and neglect.

The bike ride starts from Capitol Mall in downtown Sacramento and winds through the scenic Delta wine region to Isleton, then back to the Mall.

There are four different routes: 100 mi., 63 mi., 36 mi., 16 mi. We also have a great Post-Ride Festival, with live music, delicious food and outstanding beer and wine vendors.

Registration is Open!

https://www.sacramentocentury.com/

Meet at Granite Bay Main Beach and run to Auburn Overlook, ~20 miles.

Will leave a car(s) at Auburn Overlook prior in order to carpool back.

• Start Time: 9AM

• Location: 21235 Spring Garden Rd, Foresthill, CA 95631

• Host: Tara

• Come join for a beautiful day in Foresthill, CA, learning about the Foresthill property, trail design, and some relaxing time hanging out around good food!

• Schedule

  • 1 hr tour of the property

  • 1-2 hr run/bike

  • 1 hr eat/hangout 

• What is Foresthill Basecamp? Foresthill Basecamp is slated to open in 2027 (and we have an ATM training weekend in the works!). It is in Foresthill, CA at mile 62 of the Western States route, and will have 10 units geared all around getting outside - including private saunas, gear racks, and endless trails for running, mountain biking and gravel riding. 

• The day is free! But Colton, the team's trail designer, is taking time our of our day to host us all and give us a tour - tips to recognize Colton's time are not necessary but appreciated.

• Space is strictly limited to you must RSVP!

 IRONMAN California Training Series is Back! 

Whether you're racing IRONMAN California, volunteering, or just looking for some big training days with great people, we'd love to have you join us!

These supported training days are open to both members and non-members and are a great opportunity to:
 Get familiar with the race course
 Build confidence for race day
 Meet training partners you'll recognize on the course in October
 Customize the distance to fit your training plan

Training Schedule:

 Saturday, September 19
 Meet: Ziggurat | 7:30 AM
 Swim course (water at 8:00 AM) + Bike (2 loops) + Run (6 miles)

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Ziggurat Building, then carpool to Township 9 so we're in the water by 8:00 AM. Water safety support will be provided during every swim.

Don't need the full workout? No problem! All swim, bike, and run routes can be shortened or extended to match your training and goals.

Bring a friend, meet some new training partners, and let's get ready for an incredible IRONMAN California together. 

 Full details are available on the ATM member site and private Facebook group.

#AboveTheMean #ATMStrong #IronmanCalifornia #IronmanTraining #TrainTogether #DoHardThings
 IRONMAN California Training Series is Back!

Looking or an evening run? Be part of Sac Running Week!

Join us under the Watt Avenue Bridge one last time at 6pm for the Beer and River run.
Meet at 6, start your run or walk at 6:15.
Lots of options to fit your training plan, including a shady trail run, 4, 5, and 6 mile loops to the various bridges to the west, hill repeats, it's all here!

Added bonus we get to see the bats fly out from under the bridge!
Meet back at the bridge by 7:15 to enjoy adult beverages and stories.
Bring a chair and a beer/wine/or otherwise.

We will be moving next week as it is getting too dark to continue our outdoor meetings.

Santa Cruz embodies the laid-back, sandy-feet, “no shirt, no problem” culture that makes the California Coast so uniquely… California. Even passionate, driven triathletes (who’ve made Type 2 fun an art) pause their watches to take in the September sunset over the harbor.

IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz has a long history in Santa Cruz, merging a chill, local-race feel with the high-end IRONMAN experience athletes expect. The course features a 1.2-mile ocean swim around the wharf, a 56-mile rolling bike along scenic Highway 1, and a flat half-marathon through parks and along coastal bluffs, finishing at the famous beach finish line. If it’s a laid-back season closer you crave, look no further than IRONMAN 70.3 Santa Cruz for the ultimate surf city experience.

https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-santa-cruz

Looking or an evening run? Join us under the Watt Avenue Bridge at 6pm every Thursday for the Beer and River run.
Meet at 6, start your run or walk at 6:15.
Lots of options to fit your training plan, including a shady trail run, 4, 5, and 6 mile loops to the various bridges to the west, hill repeats, it's all here!

Added bonus we get to see the bats fly out from under the bridge!
Meet back at the bridge by 7:15 to enjoy adult beverages and stories.
Bring a chair and a beer/wine/or otherwise.

Meet at Emile’s Cafe at 9:00am.

Ride for 2 hours or so on the IMCA course followed by a 1 hour run.

Hang out at Emile’s after for lunch and a cold drink.

Join Thursday at 5:30AM for a weekly club workout! Sprint Training:Seaside Sprint!

Join ATM on Zwift at https://www.zwift.com/.../ceb2b74f-dc51-476b-abdb.../home to view and join all upcoming rides.

Never Zwifted as a group? The hosted group ride allows everyone to ride together regardless of pace and power, as long as you keep pedaling. By downloading the Zwift companion app beforehand, you can also chat with the group during the ride.

Host: Vince

Meet at the Lake Natoma Steps for and hour swim at 4:00pm.

Meet at the Lake Natoma Steps for and hour swim at 5:30pm

Join Tuesday at 5:30AM for a weekly club workout! This week, Capacity Reloaded!

Join ATM on Zwift at https://www.zwift.com/.../ceb2b74f-dc51-476b-abdb.../home to view and join all upcoming rides.

Never Zwifted as a group? The hosted group ride allows everyone to ride together regardless of pace and power, as long as you keep pedaling. By downloading the Zwift companion app beforehand, you can also chat with the group during the ride.

Host: Vince

The Tour de Fuzz (Tdf) has been described as a one-of-a-kind event and the “FUNNEST RIDE” in Northern California. Some say it’s the finish line party, all-you-can-eat BBQ, gourmet sides, unlimited local IPA beers and wine. Others claim it’s the scenic wine country routes and full-service rest stops. While many riders simply enjoy the SAG (Support & Gear) vehicles with off-duty cop/cyclists and the police swag giveaways.

The Tour de Fuzz includes three scenic wine country ride options. Turn-by-turn printed directions and rest stop maps will be provided at rider check-in. Routes are well marked by colored arrows on the pavement, too.

For 100 mile riders, make sure you stop to pick up a timing chip at the bottom of the big climb and see how you stack up against other riders. you could win a polka dot jersey!

Register here:

https://www.tourdefuzz.org/

Meet at Beals Point at 9:00am.

The ride will be toward Discovery Park wiht a plan of 75 miles.

If that distance isn’t in your traiing right now, turn around when you need to.

Follow the ride with a 60min run workout.

Hosted by Vince

IRONMAN California Training Series is Back!

Whether you're racing IRONMAN California, volunteering, or just looking for some big training days with great people, we'd love to have you join us!

These supported training days are open to both members and non-members and are a great opportunity to:
Get familiar with the race course
Build confidence for race day
Meet training partners you'll recognize on the course in October
Customize the distance to fit your training plan

Training Schedule:

Sunday, August 30
Meet: Ziggurat | 7:30 AM
Swim course (water at 8:00 AM) + Bike (1 loop) + Run (6 miles)

Meet at 7:30 AM at the Ziggurat Building, then carpool to Township 9 so we're in the water by 8:00 AM. Water safety support will be provided during every swim.

Don't need the full workout? No problem! All swim, bike, and run routes can be shortened or extended to match your training and goals.

Bring a friend, meet some new training partners, and let's get ready for an incredible IRONMAN California together.

Full details are available on the ATM member site and private Facebook group.

Host: Vincent Jones

Santa Cruz embodies the laid-back, sandy-feet, “no shirt, no problem” culture that makes the California Coast so uniquely… California. Even passionate, driven triathletes (who’ve made Type 2 fun an art) pause their watches to take in the September sunset over the harbor.

Racing Santa Cruz 70.3, or just want to go to the Ocean for a day?
Join Tara for a Santa Cruz recon trip on August 29 to get used to the swim in the ocean.
Meet at the Santa Cruz pier at 9am to be in the water by 9:30am.
Follow up this invigorating swim with a run on the course.

And check out the event using the link below.

https://www.ironman.com/races/im703-santa-cruz

Join Amy at Nimbus Flat back parking lot for a ride on August 29th at 8:00 am.
Pace will be in the 12- 14 mph range.
If you' d like to go faster, come out and form a separate pace group.
All paces welcome.

Looking or an evening run? Join us under the Watt Avenue Bridge at 6pm every Thursday for the Beer and River run.
Meet at 6, start your run or walk at 6:15.
Lots of options to fit your training plan, including a shady trail run, 4, 5, and 6 mile loops to the various bridges to the west, hill repeats, it's all here! If IM Redding is on your calendar, start getting your heat training.
Meet back at the bridge by 7:15 to enjoy adult beverages and stories.
Bring a chair and a beer/wine/or otherwise.

Join Thursday at 5:30AM for a weekly club workout!

Join ATM on Zwift at https://www.zwift.com/.../ceb2b74f-dc51-476b-abdb.../home to view and join all upcoming rides.

Never Zwifted as a group? The hosted group ride allows everyone to ride together regardless of pace and power, as long as you keep pedaling. By downloading the Zwift companion app beforehand, you can also chat with the group during the ride.

Host: Vince

The 28th Annual Granite Bay Triathlon is the NorCal/Nevada Tri Club Championship Race, and has one of the most beautiful and challenging courses in California for a Sprint Triathlon with a .75 mile lake swim, an 11-mile, two-lap bike course, and an always interesting 5-mile trail run on a combination of fire road, single track and pavement.

The Above The Mean Tri Club will be vying for their 2nd consecutive championship this year!

Athletes will receive a Granite Bay Triathlon finisher shirt and hat, plus a post-race lunch.

Register here, and don’t forget your ATM club discount code!

https://totalbodyfitness.com/site/race/granite-bay-triathlon-2026/

IRONMAN 70.3 Northern California brings the spirit of adventure to Redding: a place where golden sunshine, winding rivers, and iconic mountain views set the tone for a race like no other. Set against the backdrop of Northern California’s natural beauty, this course blends scenic intensity with small-city charm and a big-hearted outdoor culture.

It all begins with a serene swim in the clear waters of Whiskeytown Lake, followed by a bike and run course that winds through the dynamic landscapes of Shasta County. Every mile invites you to push deeper, breathe fuller, and take it all in. Whether you're chasing a new personal best or taking on your first 70.3, Redding delivers a race day that’s as inspiring as the landscape around you.

The original TRI for FUN Series is back in its 43rd year at Rancho Seco Park. The Dates are: June 7th, July 12th & August 9th.

The race is at beautiful Rancho Seco Park, featuring a lake swim, a road bike course, and a dirt trail run. The TRI for FUN Triathlon features a half-mile swim, 16-mile bike, and 3-mile run course.  The DU for FUN has a 1-mile run, 16-mile bike, and 3-mile run course.

All racers will receive a TFF Finisher Medal, post race refreshments, plus awards in each age group. TRI for FUN Commemorative race t-shirts are available for $20 when ordered before June 1st.

Awards will be given to the top three in each 10-year age group in each Triathlon.

The TRI for KIDS Triathlon Series has three races in 2026: June 7th, July 12th, and August 9th with a 50-meter or 150-meter swim, a four-mile bike, and a one-mile run course at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, CA, for boys and girls 5 to 14 years of age. Boys and girls aged 11 and over will swim the longer distance, with kids aged 10 and under doing the shorter distance.

Included with the June TRI for Kids entry is a TRI for KIDS Race t-shirt.

ATM Members, don’t forget to sign up with your TBF discount!

Tri for Real Triathlon Series is back in 2026 on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th.

Back this year is the TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Championship! Race all three events in the series to be eligible for championship prizes in each five-year age group for men and women.

The Olympic-distance triathlon & Aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The Super Sprint Triathlon is not sanctioned.

These races are held at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California. The course has a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and a 10 km run. Included for each athlete is a swim cap, post-race refreshments, plus a commemorative finisher piece.

ATM Members, don’t forget to sign up with your TBF discount!

Looking for a change of scenery for your long ride?

Join Tara in Napa on August 8 for a lovely 68 mile ride around wine country.

Meet at 7AM at Stanly Ranch, 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa, CA 94559 for a 68 mile ride with 3400 feet of climbing.

https://strava.app.link/irDIaLNjP4b

Enjoy a stop in Younteville for snacks and bottle fills.

Meet at Stanly Ranch, 200 Stanly Crossroad, Napa CA 94559

You've learned a lot about the mechanics of triathlon, this is where you get more details about an actual race! The Granite Bay Club Championship is around the corner, so this is a chance for some course recon.
We'll check out the start/transition/finish area, and explain where the swim bouys will be.
You'll have an opportunity to try on some wetsuits with club sponsors and check out Snake and Pig goggles.
You have an opportunity to swim, and bring your bike or other gear for a quick check over.

Next Up: The TBF Granite Bay Triathlon Club Championship Race, where you can put everything you've discovered to the test. Join us for this fun event!

Sign up for the series here!
https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLScU3jeqikVqEH.../viewform

The original TRI for FUN Series is back in its 43rd year at Rancho Seco Park. The Dates are: June 7th, July 12th & August 9th.

The race is at beautiful Rancho Seco Park, featuring a lake swim, a road bike course, and a dirt trail run. The TRI for FUN Triathlon features a half-mile swim, 16-mile bike, and 3-mile run course.  The DU for FUN has a 1-mile run, 16-mile bike, and 3-mile run course.

All racers will receive a TFF Finisher Medal, post race refreshments, plus awards in each age group. TRI for FUN Commemorative race t-shirts are available for $20 when ordered before June 1st.

Awards will be given to the top three in each 10-year age group in each Triathlon.

The TRI for KIDS Triathlon Series has three races in 2026: June 7th, July 12th, and August 9th with a 50-meter or 150-meter swim, a four-mile bike, and a one-mile run course at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, CA, for boys and girls 5 to 14 years of age. Boys and girls aged 11 and over will swim the longer distance, with kids aged 10 and under doing the shorter distance.

Included with the June TRI for Kids entry is a TRI for KIDS Race t-shirt.

ATM Members, don’t forget to sign up with your TBF discount!

Tri for Real Triathlon Series is back in 2026 on June 6th, July 11th, and August 8th.

Back this year is the TRI for REAL Olympic-distance Championship! Race all three events in the series to be eligible for championship prizes in each five-year age group for men and women.

The Olympic-distance triathlon & Aquabike are sanctioned by USA Triathlon. The Super Sprint Triathlon is not sanctioned.

These races are held at Rancho Seco Park in Herald, California. The course has a 1.5 km swim, 40 km bike, and a 10 km run. Included for each athlete is a swim cap, post-race refreshments, plus a commemorative finisher piece.

ATM Members, don’t forget to sign up with your TBF discount!