Beginner Triathlete - My First Triathlon articles

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

It fell apart, but I didn't give up

My first triathlon was the confirmation that I made a life altering choice of fitness.

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

Getting to my first triathlon

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

Former member comes back to training after heart scare

From beginner to half ironman

Beginner triathlete takes on first sprint race

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

Amazingly, they did not have to drag the lake for my drowned corpse.

The triathletes really inspired me. I watched them in awe as childlike thoughts went through my head like, "I want to do that!" But then reality set in. “Who are you kidding?

Using duathlon as a stepping-stone for triathlon.

Ups and downs race report from the Lakes to Pines Sprint Triathlon by a master's aged newbie.

In February of 2004 I was a 270 pound 34 year old. I had the body of an out-of-shape, degenerate lineman. I was strong and muscular, but with a healthy dose of jiggle and even, dare I say it, wiggle.