Beginner Triathlete - Beginners articles

I am 28 now, hardly an old crony, but life in busy Sydney Australia has meant my belly is softer than the excuses I use to convince myself I am in good shape.

A busy, fat lady gets hooked on Tri's. You can too!

Maintain a two-day-a-week swimming and running routine. If this happens, my 2005 times should be greatly improved in these areas.

One of my fears, besides the radioactive material content of the Hudson River, was the water temperature. I found the water was much warmer as I inched closer to the holding dock.

He looked at us and flat out told us that he wouldn't accept any of us as his students at a technical diving level with the poor level of physical fitness we had.

This man’s story was so inspiring that my brother and I committed to doing an Ironman by the time we turned thirty.

I’m a C-L-Y-D-E-S-D-A-L-E! Many people in the sport know the division is there, but many of them think that it's a 'fat boys division.' So what constitutes a Clydesdale? Why even have this class?

How to juggle life's demands with triathlon training needs.

The reason that I wanted to complete a triathlon is because I was watching one on TV and said to myself, "I'll bet I can do one of those".

History of the triathlon and distances.

Important terms and definitions for many words encountered in the world of triathlons

During this past year, I’ve found that there are secrets “out there” - hidden fitness secrets and tips.

Good tips for training and race-day

My first marathon only involved diarrhea, severe sunburn, back spasms and a pinched nerve in my neck so painful I walked around for a week with my head cocked to the side like some lanky, curious dog.

I was overweight from staying up late and eating Taco Bell at 1:00 in the morning while in school. I rarely worked out. I led the "party" lifestyle and went to local bars a few times a week.