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The Premier Youth, High School, High Performance Triathlon Team in the Northeast!

The mission and vision of the Lightning Warriors to Spark Young Athletes is to Build Strength and Confidence that Creates Strong Successful Leaders Excelling at All Levels of Life Through the Sport of Triathlon!

08/24/2026

Why triathlon for your kid? 🤔

""When you hand a kid a swim cap, a bike, and running shoes, you're not just teaching a sport. You're teaching resilience. Grit. Confidence. The belief that they can do hard things."" -Coach Noah

Lightning Warriors was built on that belief. Ages 7 to 19. Every background welcome. Triathlon for all kids. ⚡

🔗 lightningwarriors.org

08/19/2026

💙 Every finisher starts somewhere.

No athlete joins Lightning Warriors as an expert. They start by showing up, learning, and getting a little better every practice.

Whether your child is preparing for their first Mini Maniac or dreaming of bigger races, every journey begins with one step.

⚡ Ages 7–19
🌊 Swim • 🚴 Bike • 🏃 Run

Learn more:
🔗 lightningwarriors.org

08/16/2026

Local clubs. BIG energy. 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️🏃‍♂️

Shoutout to all our epic local tri clubs who continue to make Race Awesome part of their season, year after year! 💙

We celebrate your crew and all the awesome you bring to race day.

Runner's Edge NY Landshark Endurance Warriors and MANY MANY MORE!

08/15/2026

Pool ≠ Ocean 🌊

Race day water hits different. Prep your athletes with these open water fundamentals:

Sight every 6-8 strokes so you swim straight
Practice starting fast, then settling into rhythm
Get comfortable with contact — feet, arms, splashes
Breathe both sides so waves don't wreck your race

The more open water time you log now, the calmer race morning feels. ⚡

08/14/2026

🏆 COACH OF THE YEAR 🏆

Our own Noah Lam has been named USA Triathlon's 2026 Youth and Junior Coach of the Year.

For over two decades, Noah has poured everything into building a program where every kid belongs. Warriors, this one is for all of us. To the parents, the athletes, the board, the volunteers, and the sponsors who believed before the world knew our name, thank you.

Congratulations Coach Noah. We're so lucky to swim, bike, and run under your leadership. ⚡

lightningwarriors.org

08/13/2026

⏱️ ONE MONTH TO GO ⏱️

The 2026 Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon is 30 days out. Smith Point County Beach. September 13. All ages, all skill levels, all heart. ⚡

If you've been thinking about signing your athlete up — now is the time. Spots are moving fast and this course fills up every year.

🔗 Register today: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NY/Shirley/MiniManicYouthTriathlon

08/11/2026

Besides racing on 9/26, volunteering is very rewarding! Volunteering that helps support the next generation of triathletes is even better! Volunteering to support the Lightning Warriors and getting a Bacon Egg and Cheese at Ironman 70.3 NY for Aid Station #1 is the best! Use this link get get the perks that we offer.

https://ironman.volunteerlocal.com/volunteer/?id=105012&job_name=run%20aid%20station%20%231%20-%20lightning%20warriors&job_password=LW2026

Password: LW2026 if needed

Additionally, volunteer at our Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon on 9/13 for inspiration as you get to see the next generation earn their metal! https://www.trisignup.com/Race/Volunteer/NY/Shirley/MiniManicYouthTriathlon

08/09/2026

The Lightning Warriors is estatic to earn the Jenny Lee Tri Cup Spirit Award! One of the biggest perks of being part of the USA Triathlon Youth and Junior Draft-Legal Series is that the Jenny Lee Tri Cup is part of the Series. Sponsored by Jenny Lee Swirl Bread! This past race, we earned the Spirit Award. We got out loaves of Cinnamon Swirl Bread at Nationals!

Come down to the Pittsburgh Area to get some bread or order it online!

Joella Richard Baker
Jenny Lee Swirl Bread
Get Fit Families, LLC

08/07/2026

🚨 SAVE THE DATE 🚨

The 2026 Mini Maniac Youth Triathlon is on 9/13 at Smith Point County Beach.

📍 1 William Floyd Parkway, Shirley, NY
🏊 Swim · 🚴 Bike · 🏃 Run
👦 Beginner-friendly, kid-focused, family energy from start to finish

Whether it's their first race or their fifth, this is the one they'll remember.

Registration is OPEN: https://www.trisignup.com/Race/NY/Shirley/MiniManicYouthTriathlon

08/05/2026

Thinking about triathlon for your kid? Let's talk. ⚡

Lightning Warriors is a Long Island youth triathlon team open to all kids ages 7 to 19. Every background welcome — swimming, lacrosse, soccer, baseball, football, wrestling, running, or brand new to the sport.

Our practice schedule is built around real family life. Come to every session or just what fits — we meet athletes where they are.

🔗 lightningwarriors.org

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