LA Tri Club Prepares for Wildflower 2025: Training, Community, and Camaraderie

As the Los Angeles Triathlon Club (LATC) gears up for the iconic Wildflower Triathlon, excitement is building. With 2025 marking the club’s 25th anniversary, LATC has plenty to celebrate, including its rich history, dedicated athletes, and unwavering sense of community. Here’s a glimpse into how this group of triathletes prepares year-round, fosters lifelong connections, and brings their unique spirit to race weekend.

Year-Round Training in LA’s Playground

For LATC, the journey to Wildflower never truly stops. “We never stop training. Los Angeles is a playground for swimbikerun with easy access to climbs in the Santa Monica Mountains, open water swimming in the Santa Monica Bay, and weather that is optimal for running outdoors all year long!” says an LATC member. The club makes full use of LA’s natural playground to keep members ready for any challenge.

To help athletes fine-tune their skills, LATC hosted a special training camp in February 2025 in Solvang, designed specifically to prepare for Wildflower 2025. This camp proved to be a fantastic opportunity for members to focus on building endurance, refining techniques, and bonding with teammates as they work toward race day.

25 Years of Building Community

Since its founding in 2000, LATC has been dedicated to creating a space for athletes to connect, grow, and build lasting friendships. “LA Tri Club is celebrating our 25th anniversary in 2025. That is 25 years of creating spaces for athletes to learn, grow, practice, perform, and create lasting relationships.” Over the years, many have found lifelong friends, training partners, business collaborators, and even spouses within the club.

“We advertise that one of the benefits of joining our club is ‘friends for life.’ Many (dozens) of members over the last 25 years have met their spouses, best friends, business partners, and even the people who sold them their first homes because of LA Tri Club. Community is our specialty.”

Race Weekend: A Festival of Fun and Fitness

When LATC heads to Wildflower, it’s more than just a race; it’s an experience. “Wildflower is the best triathlon in the world! We come to party. And by party, we mean camp, snack, dance, laugh, and race those wicked hills.” The club plans to camp together, creating a lively base where members and visitors alike can mingle, fuel up, and soak in the festival atmosphere.

For those interested in learning more about LATC or joining in on the festivities, race weekend is the perfect time to drop by their campground. “LA Tri Club plans to be centered together at the campground, so if you want to check out the club or are interested in meeting some fun people, please swing by and say hello!” The club’s energy, camaraderie, and spirit are contagious, and they welcome anyone looking for a community of like-minded athletes.

A Legacy of Passion and Performance

“LA Tri Club is built on passion and performance. We provide a unique blend of elite coaching and an unmatched network of information, support services, training & racing activities, and community for all ages and abilities.”

As LATC members gear up for Wildflower, they carry this spirit of excellence and community with them. Wildflower 2025 promises to be a memorable race, not only for the challenge it presents, but for the incredible support and camaraderie of the LA Tri Club. Here’s to 25 years of friendship, fitness, and fun, with many more to come!