We are so glad you are here
- Head coach: Sharon Boon
- Asst coach: Stephanie Escobar
Our beginnings story
Stephanie accidentally ran into Sharon in 2021. She was running on her own with a plan she purchased online. Steph saw Sharon working with some folks at the track and stopped to talk with her.
The rest is history, as they say.
Stephanie says, “She has catapulted my running (I qualified and ran Boston) and encouraged me to get back into triathlons, which I am enjoying more than ever. We built both our athlete-coach relationship and friendship since we met. I am following her lead in giving back to our community and supporting all athletes we can find around here. “
Our Quack Pack is starting to blossom, and we hope you choose to be a part of it!
We are a new multisport club as of May 2024, and work in conjunction with the City of Taylor (TX).
Group Training schedule
Club membership is required to participate after your 1st session.
You will running need lights for safety, November thru March. This one is front & back, visible from all sides, and the nice bright front light so you can see the road.
Track sessions
Austin Marathon through August – Tuesdays at 630p, Memorial Field (until too hot, then Wednesdays 530a)
September through Austin Marathon – Tuesday & Thursdays, 630p at Memorial Field
Cost is $5 per, or $40/10 punch card. You can purchase online (fitness punch pass) or on site (cash).
Swimming
The summer of 2024 we had our first season of master’s swim on Tuesday & Thursday. The pool is, sadly, seasonal, and also in the process of getting rebuilt (totally new). This will resume in 2026. Plan will be to have Stroke clinic & Masters swim in the future.
Biking
Coming soon – Saturday long rides, Sunday long runs in Taylor
1) Blur Cycleworks, just past Clay Madsen on Gattis school. If you want the Mr Miyagi of bikes, Eric (owner) is your man. They have a Tuesday group ride. and then a Saturday ride (must be able to ride 18-19mph for 50 miles).
2) Taylor Bike Shop offers a Sunday ride, it started out more leisurely, but there has been interest in a more serious group.
Is The Quack Pack in conjunction with the Amber Moon Studio?
Yes, Sharon offers a lot of things through AMS, including individual coaching, if you need. She has several athletes she does strength/rehab programs for, & issue specific bodywork as needed. She’s big on injury prevention, athlete education, and technique.
TQP also has a middle school component, as Sharon coaches MS cross country & track in Austin, and offers them off-season programs.
What is the process for joining the club and are there any mandatory requirements that the club upholds in terms of competing in races, participation in practices, etc.?
To join, complete this form. Cost is $20, and is good thru end of 2025 at this point in the year.
No mandatory requirements at this point. We do have a list of club events we’d like people to join in on, but not required.
- Timed Mile, May 31, Sept 6, Dec 6, 2025 (City of Tx punch card)
- GoodLife Taylor 5k
- Amber Moon Studio Turkey 10 miler, Thanksgiving day run at Brushy Creek
- Run for the Roses 5k/10k
- Austin Marathon/Half Marathon
We do our best to pick events that have multiple distances so we can get the most people going.