* WINTER EDITION: 4:45PM Meeting Time, 5PM IN WATER!
Join Aaron W & the Polar Bear Crew for a perimeter swim at Aquatic Park. We plan to meet at 4:45pm on the WEST bleachers (usual spot, left of the museum as you face the water). If you have not done a perimeter before or you are a beginner and have questions, send Aaron W a note on Slack! (Swim is ~1400 yards with two meetup points and our pace ranges from 1:40 - 2:10 per 100 yards.)
You may want to have a floating buoy for your belongings if we don't have a bag watcher. (We update Slack when we do have someone to watch our stuff.) If you keep things in your car, make sure they are well hidden. Some of us wear a blinking light on our goggle straps for safety, visibility, and helping us see each other, as it does get a little dark when we are finishing. These can be purchased on Amazon (Adventure Lights Guardian Expedition Light.) Not required, but nice to have!
We will be putting our toes in the water promptly by 5pm. After the swim we will hang out and drink mulled wine and snack on stuff! Feel free to bring snacks or beverages for afterwards as well, or contribute red wine for next week's mulled wine. You are always welcome to just come hang out and not swim, too!
Make sure to have a bright swim cap (or light), CLEAR goggles, body glide, wetsuit, thermal hood, etc... note that the water in winter can get to low 50's, so you may need to invest in thermal gear, a swim parka, swim light, bucket and Thermos for hot water after, etc.
Any questions, Slack Aaron W! I am happy to answer any of your open water swimming questions. We have some winter themed swim caps for sale if you are interested! Inquire within!
2026 Session 5 - Kezar Track
Welcome to 2026 - Wednesday Track is back to our usual schedule, with Coach Mario Fraioli returning!
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at Garfield Pool every Thursday at 5:50pm. Please note the following:
We require members with a confirmed registration to show up for Thursday swims. If you have a confirmed swim slot and do not show up (no-show), we’ll ask you to pay $20 into the “swim fund jar” before you can sign up for more swims. If you cancel a confirmed slot anytime on Thursday, we will ask you to pay $10 into the swim fund jar before signing up for more swims.
For more information, please see ggtc.org/thursday-swim-registration.
Please email (swim@ggtc.org) or slack Jojo if you have any questions!
Join us for a social run to Twin Peaks via some hidden trails.
Starting point:
Please register, so we can keep track of the attendance!
Don't come if you are sick or had a close contact with a sick person.
Contact Krishna Rao on slack for any questions.
The best week of the year! A week where YOU swim 6 separate workouts over a span of 8 days.
This is self guided, meaning you will likely be swimming on your own during lap swim at a public pool. We highly encourage you to find friends to swim with, but there will not be organized swims with coaches, aside from our regularly scheduled swims with JD.
Please note, ANY coached masters workouts DO COUNT towards Hell Week.
You’ll become a better swimmer!!! And you’ll get a cool sticker!! And maybe win a prize! Each workout counts as one entry into the raffle, so the more you swim, the more likely you are to win something! Prizes to be announced on Slack!
We want Hell Week to be challenging AND fun for anyone who dares to attempt it. We do NOT want anyone to think they are too slow, not good enough, or worried about injuries.
Please email (swim@ggtc.org) or message Jojo on Slack if you have any questions!
There's no Tam swim this week so we’ll head to Aquatic Park, put on our wetsuits, and hop into the bay! For information on our swims, check out this page with maps.
This swim does not have a coach or a lifeguard. We might not have a bag watcher, so you may want to bring a floating buoy for your belongings. If you leave any items in your car please make sure they are well hidden. If we do have a bag watcher a message will be posted in the swim Slack channel.
Bring friends, snacks, drinks, and anything else you'll need to warm up after!
Where: Aquatic Park West Bleachers (Google Maps) When: We'll meet at 9am and aim to be in the water by 9:15am Who: We welcome all skill levels as long as you're a comfortable swimmer. If you're unsure, please reach out to Tamara on Slack to talk it out.
Questions? Reach out to Tamara Kohler on Slack. You can check out the live temperature at ggtc.org/swim.
Coached bike workout with Jaffa
Join Coach Jaffa for our weekly recurring bike workouts on Tuesdays at the Polo Field!! Specifics of each workout as well as the Zoom link will be posted to Slack prior.
⛑️ Safety First
Notes:
If there are fewer than 5 registered people on the Sunday before the workout, the workout will be virtual only, meaning Coach Jaffa may not be at the Polo Field. The Zoom with audio cues will still happen.
Time and location are subject to change based on weather and Polo Field availability. All updates will be posted in Slack, so stay tuned there!
2026 Session 6 - Kezar Track
It may be almost Valentine's but we all know your true love is triathlon. Come celebrate with a happy hour! Friendship, fun, & zero heart-shaped chocolates required <3
Where: Southern Pacific Brewing (620 Treat Ave) When: Thursday, February 12 @ 6:00pm
Please reach out to Molly Bamberger on Slack with any questions. See you there!
P.S. Feel free to come by post-Garfield! We'll be around until at least 8pm :)
Are you looking to gain more confidence on your bike, get better at riding in groups, or want to go on faster, longer rides? Join us for a cycling skills clinic with ambassador Nick Crispie where we'll work on some basic to intermediate skills to help you become a better cyclist.
We'll meet at the Polo Fields (northern entrance) and start with work on some basics and if there's time, we'll head to the Presidio and progress to more advanced practice.
The limit for this initial session is 15 riders to keep it manageable and for individual attention, but we will look hold more sessions in the future if there is additional interest.
While geared towards those who are earlier in their cycling journey, the goal is for a wide range of cyclists to get something out of this session. A teaser of some of the things we'll cover and practice, time permitting:
Please message Nick C on slack if you have any questions!
Join us for a coached set with our swim coach JD at the Tamalpais High School Pool every Sunday at 9am. Please note the following:
2026 Session 7 - Kezar Track
Welcome to 2026 - Wednesday Track is back to our usual schedule, with Coach Mario Fraioli returning! This week will be the famous Mario's Mile Time Trial
Welcome to GGTC’s Short Distance Program (SDP)
Whether you're new to the sport or a seasoned athlete looking to improve, SDP is for you! Under the guidance of John Dahlz (JD), a veteran triathlon coach and accomplished professional triathlete, the Spring SDP will target the Wildflower Experience Triathlon on the weekend of May 2-3.
The structure of the 10-week program will include 2-3 coached group workouts per week, along with additional on-your-own workouts. This program is designed specifically to match your level of fitness and ability.
ALCATRAZ EXTENSION This year, we're offering an Alcatraz extension to the SDP program which will take you right up to race day. The program will be coached by JD and will comprise five weeks of Training Peaks workouts, one in-person coached session with JD each weekend, a virtual course preview, and a great group of teammates to train with. All this for just $125.
Questions? Reach out to Craig MacLellan - secretary@ggtc.org
Welcome to GGTC’s Women Tri Together program (WTT)
Are you ready to take on an Olympic or Sprint Distance triathlon and looking to train with a smaller group? The Women Tri Together (WTT) training program could be the program for you.
Under the guidance of certified triathlon coach, Kimi Ueda, the WTT program is designed specifically for those athletes who are looking to complete a Sprint or Olympic distance triathlon and want to focus on their technique in a small group setting. This program is open to all women, gender diverse, or non-binary teammates.
The program will target the Wildflower Experience Triathlon taking place on the weekend of May 2-3.
ALCATRAZ EXTENSION This year, we're offering an Alcatraz extension to the WTT program which will take you right up to race day. The program will be coached by SDP coach, JD, and will comprise five weeks of Training Peaks workouts, one in-person coached session with JD each weekend, a virtual course preview, and a great group of teammates to train with. All this for just $125.
Join us for the ultimate feel-good combo: breakfast sandwiches from Devil’s Teeth followed by a team beach cleanup. Come hungry, leave helpful ;)
Where: Devil's Teeth (3876 Noriega St) then Ocean Beach When: Sunday, February 22 @ 11:00am
2026 Session 8 - Kezar Track
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2026 Session 9 - Kezar Track
Bring your favorite 3.14-inspired creation to our Pi Day Potluck! Sweet pies, savory pies, circular snacks - if it’s round(ish), count it. Come for the treats, stay for the irrational amount of fun.
Where: TBD When: Saturday, March 14 @ 2:00pm (after program bike rides this day)
Our partner Pacific Open Water Swim Co. is organizing an Intro to Open Water Swim clinic, designed specifically for helping swimmers make the move from pool to swimming in the San Francisco Bay. The team from Pacific Open Water Swim Co. will lead this clinic, bringing their decades of coaching, open water swimming experience, and piloting swims - so bring your enthusiasm and questions as we get into the Bay!
This introductory clinic covers:
Details
Requirements & Safety
While really fun, this should not be your first open water swim! If you have any questions about this event or whether it's right for you, please talk to Swim Director Jojo (Josefine Olsson) on the GGTC Slack.
Registration for the Golden State Warriors (vs the Brooklyn Nets) Swim Night is now live!
The Golden State Warriors are hosting a Swim Night! Exactly what that will entail is TBD, but this event it meant to celebrate SFs incredible swim community - and you'll get a Warriors branded swim cap with your ticket purchase!
GGTC members and their friends and family will be seated in our own section (upper bowl somewhere).
Please register and pay through this event registration, and we will go ahead and purchase the tickets for the group to ensure we will all sit together.
Where: Chase Center
When: Wednesday, March 25th, 7pm
Cost: $75
To bring: Maximized swim (and basket ball) enthusiasm!
Feel free to reach out to Jojo with any questions!
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Happy hour details to come!
Where: TBD, let Molly Bamberger know if you have a location request :) When: Monday, March 30 @ 6:00pm
Details:
Join us as we tackle one of the greatest challenges Marin has to offer us -- our local summit, Mt. Tam East Peak, via four ways up! We'll be riding the route in the following order: from Fairfax → from Mill Valley → from Bofax → from Stinson Beach.
We'll regroup briefly at the base of each climb and at the top, but these stops will be time constrained to make sure we finish before we run out of daylight. This will be a climb at your own pace ride. This was a lot of fun last year, so we're hoping to have a great group out again for the day.
Come join us for as many Tam summits as you wish to do (be it 1, 2, 3, or all). Once you've had your fill of East Peak, feel free to roll home after your last rep. We'll celebrate our accomplishment at Pizza Hacker for a well-deserved dinner post ride!
This is a very long day on the bike, please come prepared with enough nutrition, there is water and a bathroom at the top of East Peak. Please download the route and come prepared according to the essentials checklist on our website!
Reach out to Nick Crispie on Slack for any questions! If you are curious about other masochistic biking adventures, consider checking out #death-ride-2026 on Slack as well.
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Registration for GGTC’s 2026 Training Weekend is now open!
What's Training Weekend? Training Weekend is our annual getaway where GGTC members head out of the city for a few days of training, bonding, & all-around good vibes. Think workouts, woods, wine, & plenty of teammate fun.
2026 Location: Westminster Woods in Occidental, CA (~90 minutes north of San Francisco)
Dates: Friday, April 17th - Sunday April 19th
Regularly cited as one of the club’s favorite events every year, Training Weekend is truly a highlight - don’t miss out!
ACCOMMODATION
Cabins:
Cabins are located around the property. They DO NOT have bed linens, so you need to bring your own sleeping bag or duvet, and pillows, etc. Washroom facilities are communal and located on site.
Transportation/Carpool:
Please plan to bring yourself + your bike to training camp. Work among other registrants to coordinate rides as needed.
Registration is available thru 3/31/2026 Early Bird Tickets: 1/26 - 2/25 Regular Tickets: 2/26 - 3/31 OR until we sell out
There are no cancellations allowed.
The ticket price covers:
Two nights accommodation in the woods, with your current/future club besties!
Breakfast, lunch, & dinner on Saturday, and a Sunday Breakfast*
Ride & trail run options Saturday; Beer Mile; Clinics
Back by Popular Demand: Recovery Lounge, Talent Show, Sponsor presence
GREAT memories!
Evening fun + dance party/hang
*Camp can accommodate vegetarian needs, but not other dietary restrictions. See document for details and either select "no meal" or "meal" ticket. If you purchase a "no meal" ticket, the expectation is that you will provide your own food for lunch/dinner and not eat from the buffet.
Weekend Schedule (Tentative)
Once registered, there will be a survey to understand your lodging and activity preferences, so keep an eye out for additional communications as we plan for the weekend.
Hope to see you there!
Questions? Reach out to Molly at social@ggtc.org
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With so many members racing Escape From Alcatraz this year, we're introducing a short, Escape from Alcatraz training session, led by SDP and masters swim coach, John Dahlz (aka JD).
JD will be joining us for one in-person coached training session a week. The rest of the program will integrate with the club's weekly workouts (track, AP swim, coached bike workout), with the board and ambassadors leading other group workouts. All workouts will be available in advance on Training Peaks.
The program will comprise five weeks of Training Peaks workouts, one in-person coached session with JD each weekend, a virtual course preview, and a great group of teammates to train with. All this for just $125.
IMPORTANT POINT - This is not a beginner program!!! This program rolls on from the end of the SDP and WTT programs and is open to those who took part in the programs OR have prior triathlon experience. Unfortunately, we don't have the time to train people who are completely new to the sport.
Questions reach out to Craig MacLellan on Slack or email him at membership@ggtc.org
Here's to training together for this iconic race!
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