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

There is such a feeling of power and confidence when you take control of your destiny! A year ago, I was a fat slob with no athletic inclination. I made this happen!

I had a bucket list of "must do's before I turn 60" but it was made up of things like "take a course in public speaking, weekend trip to NYC with my 3 grown sons, learn to kayak, etc." I needed more.

Go, go, go! All nerves gone with breath when I hit the water.

On August 31 I officially became a triathlete. With a big day ahead of me I went to bed early the night before. I woke up at 4:45 am. I was full of energy and ready to go!

I can't run a seven-minute mile anymore, but that doesn't take away from the joy of finishing

When you can't catch a breath on the swim and your equipment fails, keep trying!!

The only worry I had going into it was the swim...I couldn't touch the bottom and there weren't any lines to follow.

Former member comes back to training after heart scare

My journey began after visiting a friend in the hospital after his wife had just had twins. I noticed immediately that he looked great. He had easily lost 30 pounds since the last time I had seen him.

Using duathlon as a stepping-stone for triathlon.