Jack's Generic Triathlon

Hey everyone, we have an update concerning this year’s Jack's Generic Tri scheduled for August 29th. It contains some good and some not-so-good news.

Bad news first. We're canceling 2021 JGT due to heightened COVID-19 requirements and a low number of registrations. Unfortunately, postponement is not a viable option based on permitting and venue availability.

Good news now! Everyone who is registered can transfer to one of the following events at no cost:
- Austin Half Marathon - April 25, 2021
- CapTex Tri Rookie, Sprint, or Olympic distance - May 31, 2021
- Kerrville Triathlon Rookie, Quarter, or Half distance - September 25-26, 2021
- 3M Half Marathon - January 23, 2022
- Ascension Seton Austin Marathon, Half Marathon, or 5K - February 20, 2022

Registrants will also have the option to request a refund for their event if they do not wish to transfer to any of the listed events.

More good news! CapTex Tri and Kerrville Triathlon will now include Rookie Divisions and distances! Read more and learn about the Rookie Divisions and distances.

2021 Jack’s Generic Triathlon and Rookie Triathlon Canceled Jack's Generic Tri, scheduled for August 29th, has been canceled due to heightened COVID-19 requirements and a low number of registrations.

Get started today with our advice and you’ll become more and more comfortable with open-water swimming over time. Take note, all but one of our tips can be done in the pool!

How to Transition from the Pool to Open-Water Swimming Use our advice and you’ll become more and more comfortable with open-water swimming. All but one of our tips can be done in the pool!

Tell your tri friends that JGT's Special Launch Pricing ends tonight, April 6th! We can't wait to get back to generic swimming, cycling, and running!⁠ bit.ly/JGT21reg

Begin this week the most generic way possible, register before the JGT price increase tomorrow, April 6th!

Online Registration & Pricing Info - Jack's Generic Triathlon Online registration and price increase schedule for Jack's Generic Triathlon. Covers refund policy and age limits. Participant shirt sizing chart.

How many times have you crossed our generic finish line?

Think about your best tri friend. Now think about your best tri friend joining you at JGT!

Remind them about the upcoming price increase on April 6th! bit.ly/JGT21reg

In the market for a wetsuit? Don't buy without reviewing our helpful advice first!

What to Know When Choosing a Wetsuit Check it out! We break down the basics and provide you with the information needed when you begin the process of choosing a wetsuit.

Attention generic triathletes: our Best Pricing ends after the upcoming price increase next week, April 6th! bit.ly/JGT21reg

What kind of foam roller do you have?

Be honest: do you foam roll as often as you should?

It's vital to your recovery! Become more effective with these 4 tips.

4 Effective Foam Rolling Tips These foam rolling tips can help loosen your muscles before a workout. They'll also begin the recovery process when you're done.

Want to get faster as a runner? Add hill repeats once a week! It's a form of resistance training that'll increase your muscle strength, especially your glutes and calves.

Get Faster on Your Run with these Tips Whether you're new to triathlon or not, you will eventually want to get faster on the run. These tips will help you do just that.

Start building your home gym with these 6 items. There are no gym fees, you save time, and you have everything to yourself!

Home Gym: The 6 Items You Need to Get Started Building your home gym is possible and inexpensive. There are no gym fees, you save time, and you have everything to yourself!