Beginner Triathlete - Beginners articles

I learned that you actually take breaks from training. It is not about bucking up, but about working up to a certain level.

From triple bypass to triathlon. I am now just two days away from the Pacific Crest Half-Ironman.

You don't have to wait for lost pounds, a new bike, more time to train, etc. Work with what you've got right now, and go for it!

Being lean isn't all wine and roses. The reduction in body fat has, unfortunately, also made me a slower swimmer. I have also become a real wimp in cold of any kind.

It’s frighteningly amazing how much fitness you lose in such a short amount of time, which makes no sense if you ask me. It should leave no quicker than it was achieved.

It’s a challenge to push yourself a little harder and a little further. Be proud of every workout that is accomplished and every step-even the baby ones-that you take on this course to the finishline.

We triathletes are a lucky lot. We have the time and the resources to enjoy a sport that is time consuming and can be very expensive. I take this opportunity to reflect on my good fortune.

Six months of running focus have paid off in unexpected ways. My training has focused on completing a half-iron distance which is still a few months away.

I have made great strides over the last few years to be a better swimmer, but this was really screwing with my head.

I can't hold my stomach in during a race, and certainly not my rear end. Use race photos as motivation.

For most age-group triathletes, getting the most out of there time for quality workouts can be daunting. Think outside the triangle to get a little more.

It is inadvisable for some people to begin an intensive exercise program without first consulting a health professional for advice, monitoring, and in some cases, tests.

I have compiled a list of the eleven most important things, in my opinion, that I have learned in my first three months as a triathlete and a BT member. Hopefully you find this useful.

Race in the right division and you will find that maybe you aren't such a slow runner after all.

In part one the focus was the packing phase of a race. Here are a few more ideas to help with a successful race.