Beginner Triathlete - Mind, Body & Soul articles

The word enthusiasm comes from Greek enthousiasmos or “inspiration by the presence of a god.” If you are enthusiastic about your sport, I encourage you to honor that inspiration by finding balance.

There will always be something else to do, your goal is to find a time when there usually isn't something better to do.

Most of us have gone up and down in weight so often that we have lost count. What we are looking for is a steady loss of weight which often is not found.

When you're in the middle of your training plan for a major event (Ironman Lake Placid), how do you handle injuries when they come up?

Triathletes taking the opportunity to reconginze the support of their family, friends and the love of their sports

So how sick is too sick to train? The American Medical Society for Sports Medicine answers just that and many other questions.

I used mine all of the time. They were handy, entitling me to drink, smoke cigarettes, binge on food and pursue other addictive behavior.

What you can do to clean up your local swimming hole and keep it clean!

I challenge all BT readers who want to shed the pounds to stay committed to their training during the colder months. Share this commitment with others.

The next time you smell ammonia, don't worry. It doesn't mean that your muscle tissue is being broken down, and it doesn't mean that you're doomed to stink for the rest of eternity.

I may not have pre-pubescent hips or breasts and at 36 that would be ridiculous. I do not need to have an "airbrushed body" and why do I revere that?

The human body can endure extreme physical hardships but a trained, confident mind can endure much more.

Many athletes and exercise enthusiasts live in densely populated urban areas where they are increasingly confronted with challenges related to air pollution caused by traffic and industry.

For as long as I can remember, I’ve had weight issues. I remember standing on the scale as a child weighing 60 pounds and feeling fat. My family dealt with stress by eating.

The next time you see one of your kids or grandkids, look deep into their eyes and know that they would give anything to have you around for five, ten fifteen, or even twenty more years.