Beginner Triathlete - My First Triathlon articles

Getting to my first triathlon

Self-described "old, fat guy" finishes his first solo sprint triathlon

I wanted to do something in my life before I hit the big 5-0. So, why not do a triathlon?!

I Remember My First Triathlon Like it Was Yesterday. Actually, It Was Two Days Ago.

It fell apart, but I didn't give up

An embarrassing crash coming out of transition doesn't stop this first-timer

Former member comes back to training after heart scare

Using duathlon as a stepping-stone for triathlon.

From beginner to half ironman

Beginner triathlete takes on first sprint race

I lift my head to sight, thinking I must be pretty close to the first buoy already. My heart sank, I looked back and saw that I had only gone approximately 50 yards. This as going to be tough.

Or why an Ironman 70.3 may not be your best choice for your first triathlon.

The ONLY way to compete in my first triathlon was to do it on my BMX. I’m no professional—nor do I aspire to be one, I just want to be fit and healthy.

I couldn’t help but feel that the race had beaten me. Perhaps duathlons were more for me? No, I was more determined than ever to succeed. I was determined to get on top of my swimming.

Out of this frustration, the first annual Denver Community College Triathlon was born. It was open to all employees of the campus, with a 30 dollar entrance fee for the campus scholarship fund.