EMPOWERING THE ATHLETE INSIDE

A one-stop source for all of your endurance training needs

Coach Jay is a wealth of knowledge! Always looking out for the best interest of his athletes. Focused, excellent delivery with providing key insight on improving individual performance.

Jay is a great coach and experienced Ironman coach and athlete. ...As a latecomer to the sport, Jay has provided perspective and leadership in his coaching, training and has helped me go from a DNF in my first olympic distance to Ironman.

PacWest will get you to your best and keep you there. Coach Jay is the most supportive coach in the Bay Area.

Thanks Coach Jay for all you’ve done as a coach and friend helping people reach their goals and building lifelong health. You’ve had a positive impact on Lynette and I and many, many others.

Wildflower Experience

Calling All PacWest Athletes — Past, Present & Future!

The Wildflower Experience Returns — May 1–3, 2026

The legendary “Woodstock of Triathlon” is BACK for its second consecutive year after a six-year hiatus — and this time, it’s going to be bigger, louder, and more epic than ever.

This race isn’t just any race — it’s a PacWest legacy event. Over the years, Wildflower has been the heartbeat of our community, where friendships were forged, PRs were smashed, and unforgettable memories were made. And now, we’re bringing it all back.

PacWest Endurance is once again an official club team, and coaches Jay Ridgeway and Emily Torluemke are returning as official Wildflower Race Ambassadors.

So Here’s the Deal

We’re calling on every PacWest athlete — from the OGs who conquered Nasty Grade years ago to our newest members chasing their first finish line — to join the movement. It’s time to reunite, relive, and reignite the PacWest spirit at Wildflower 2026.

Choose Your Adventure

Wildflower now offers more ways than ever to get involved:

Sprint Triathlons (Off-road & on-road)
Olympic Distance & Relay Teams
Long Course & Relay Teams
Open Water Swim-Only
Trail Runs (5K, 10K & 20K)

How to Get Started

Step 1: Attend one of two Wildflower Program Informational Zoom Meetings on Wednesday, December 3rd or January 7th, 6-7:30 PM. See PacWest Calendar.
Step 2: Register or renew your FREE PacWest Annual Membership. Receive 20% off all coaching services.
Step 3: Jumpstart your off-season fitness NOW with PacWest 1:1 eCoaching or our Virtual Cycle Studio program. Or wait until the launch of our 16-week Wildflower group-based training program on Monday, January 12th.
Step 4: Join us for our renewed annual Wildflower Training Camp April 11-12th.
Step 5: Lock in your spot and register at www.wildflowerexperience.com. Be sure to select PacWest Endurance as your club team!