Inside Our Running & Triathlon Community

People participating in a yoga class on mats in a fitness studio with exercise equipment in the background.

At Empire State Endurance, we believe supporting athletes goes beyond training plans. Throughout the year, we host workshops designed to help our athletes develop skills that support both performance and overall well-being.

These workshops give athletes the opportunity to learn from experts, connect with the community, and gain tools that make training and everyday life easier.

Topics vary throughout the year and may include:

  • Yoga and mobility for recovery and injury prevention

  • Mental health and mindset for endurance athletes

  • Self-defense and personal safety

  • Bike maintenance and basic repair skills

  • Strength training for runners and triathletes

Our goal is to create opportunities for athletes to learn, grow, and feel supported both inside and outside of their training.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, April 25, 2026

We’re excited to collaborate with the enthusiastic coaches and swimmers at RPI in Troy on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This clinic will be led by Empire State Endurance’s own Coach Mike, and will focus on preparing for a Masters swim meet, including instruction on freestyle, starts, turns, and meet protocols.

This clinic is a great fit for swimmers and triathletes who are new to competing, those returning to the pool after time away, or anyone looking to improve their swimming skills in a supportive environment.

TO REGISTER:

E-mail Mike Sorrentino, RPI Assistant Swim Coach, sorrem3@rpi.edu by Thursday, April 23, 2026. Include your name, email, phone number and an emergency contact’s name + phone number.

Beginner Masters Swim Meet Prep

Saturday, May 9, 2026

This workshop is designed for curious beginner cyclists who want to train smarter, ride stronger, and stay safer on the road. We’ll break down Functional Threshold Power (FTP) testing, explaining what it is, why it matters, and how to use your results to guide your training.

We’ll also dive into structuring effective bike training blocks, helping you build endurance, increase power, and avoid burnout with a clear, progressive plan. You’ll learn how to interpret and apply power data to maximize performance and track improvement over time.

Finally, we’ll cover essential road safety skills, including situational awareness, positioning, and best practices for riding confidently in real-world conditions.

Whether you're training for an event or just looking to level up your riding, this workshop will give you the tools and knowledge to ride with purpose and confidence.

Cycling: from base to power

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We love bringing athletes together through clinics, workshops, and community events. Take a look at some highlights from past events below.

Steve of Saville Road, the tailored bicycle, is giving a presentation in a room with bicycle-themed decor. A television screen displays an announcement for a bike basics seminar.
A table with bottled water, cans of Pepsi, salad, and desserts in a room with shelves and a large sign in the background

Bike Basics with Saville Raod

A group of people attending a bicycle maintenance seminar in a bike shop, with a screen displaying maintenance information. The audience is seated and listening attentively.
Cafe table with white water bottles with blue caps, blue cups, and salad containers, with a man standing behind a laptop and a presentation screen about bike basics seminar, walls decorated with framed posters, bicycle and supplies on shelves.
Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.

Self Defense with Nisky Martial Arts

A woman lies on a padded mat practicing self-defense techniques with a partner kneeling beside her. Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.
Two women practicing self-defense or martial arts. Master Kyle Phillips demonstrating martial arts techniques to a group of women and children at Keep Fit in Guilderland, NY.
A group of people at Keep Fit in Guilderland, with Master Kyle Phillips of Nisky Martial Arts demonstrating a move by placing his hand on a man's head.
Therapist Shawna Walz leading a mental wellness workshop at Keep Fit, with participants seated on mats listening.
Indoor yoga or fitness class with participants seated on mats, instructor at the front near treadmill machines, mirrors on the wall, and exercise equipment in the background.
People participating in a yoga class on mats in a fitness studio with exercise equipment and a blackboard in the background.

yoga & mental health

with kollen cormie & shawna walz

Angela of North Country Acupuncture demonstrates on a man sitting on a medical examination table and stretching his arm.

orthopedic acupuncture

with north country acupuncture

an athlete receiving acupuncture by Angela of North Country Acupuncture demonstrates during a Wellness workshop.
Swimmer performing freestyle stroke in a swimming pool, wearing a red swim cap and black swimsuit, in a lane separated by red and white lane dividers.
Indoor swimming pool with triathletes wearing swim caps, swimming in lanes, and an adult coach or instructor standing on the pool deck.
Indoor swimming pool with four swimmers and yellow floating buoys, bright natural light from glass ceiling, seating on the right side, Rensselaer sign on back wall.

open water swim clinic