Beginner Triathlete - From the Pro's articles

The goal of this column is to provide a unique, first-hand account of the long and challenging "process" of trying to make it as a professional triathlete, a process that often remains unseen.

Clearing my head after failing to finish

Going for broke in a race, as a pro or an amateur, can mean failure or exhilaration -- or both.

Our members chat with Nicole DeBoom on Ironman nutrition strategy, Ironman training philosophy, off-season focus, her 'secret' IM food, favorite races, and her new clothing line and race series.

Being a pro triathlete is even more boring than you might have thought

Mark will reveal blow by blow what took him from six devastating setbacks in the Ironman World Championships in Kona to the first of his six World Championship victories on the Big Island.

I resolve to keep track of what I do. I resolve to get my act together as a swimmer. I resolve to enjoy the ride.

A disappointing start to the season need not set the tone.

One of the important lessons I learned in my second year in the sport is that triathlon takes time to figure out.

Kyle looks back, halfway through his second pro season.

What is so fun about blisters, sore muscles and chafing, anyway?

Interviews from the January 22, 2011 EnduranceLive Consumer Show and Gala by Competitor.com

The backstory of becoming a pro, joining a team and working with sponsors

Our members chat with Hillary Biscay on Ironman racing and training, fluid and nutrition setup, Ironman post race rest, massages, mental training, becoming faster on the bike and swimming.

For a pro, racing when you aren't 100% is counterproductive.