Team BT's articles on Beginnertriathlete.com

Leg Extension-Machine strength exercise instruction with picture and video.

Tricep Pushdown-Cable strength exercise instruction with picture and video.

Seated Row Machine-Overhand Grip strength exercise instruction with picture and video

Step-Up With a Flat Bench strength exercise instruction with picture and video.

Seated row machine strength exercise instruction with picture and video

The lateral pulldown strength exercise instruction with picture and video

Ironman Hawaii triathlon wallpaper provided by swbkrun.

Ironman Hawaii triathlon wallpaper provided by swbkrun.

One year ago I weighed 238 lbs. and got winded walking up one flight of stairs - literally. I ran across a brochure for a triathlon...hmm. It seemed like an impossible task, but I was intrigued.

The day of the triathlon was one of the best days of my life. I felt strong and healthy. Lots of friends and family came to cheer me on. The support was overwhelming.

There was a long run from the water to the transition area at the London Tri but I quickly found my bike and headed out onto the road.

I started the Beginner Triathlete training program in earnest after Chinese New Year. I viewed the distances in the peak week with trepidation - how on earth would I manage it?

The toll of fate strikes as those with orange swim caps are beckoned to begin the journey. Ahhh, nothing like the feel of ice cold water seeping in your wetsuit to wake you up. GO!

This training plan allows you to add two days of strength training to any other plan