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

Fall 2026

Join Empire State Endurance and Master Kyle Phillips of Nisky Martial Arts for a practical, hands-on self-defense class designed specifically for runners. You'll learn simple, effective techniques to increase your awareness, improve your confidence, and prepare for real-world situations—without needing any prior martial arts experience.

This class focuses on prevention first, situational awareness, and easy-to-remember self-defense skills that every runner can use.

Whether you're training for your next race or simply enjoy getting outside, this is an opportunity to become a stronger, more confident runner both physically and mentally.

TO REGISTER:

Check back soon to register!

Self Defense with Nisky Martial Arts

Master Kyle Phillips of Nisky Martial Arts teaching self-defense techniques during a runner safety class hosted by Empire State Endurance.

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

CYCLING: from base to power

Adult swimmers receiving swim meet instruction from the RPI Swim Team during an Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming clinic.

master’s swim meet prep

RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
Swimmers learning competitive swim meet skills during the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic taught by the RPI Swim Team.
RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
RPI Swim Team coaches teaching swim meet techniques at the Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming Swim Meet Prep Clinic.
Adult swimmers receiving swim meet instruction from the RPI Swim Team during an Empire State Endurance and Adirondack Masters Swimming clinic.
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