Beginner Triathlete - Motivation articles

The psychological benefits of aerobic exercise are numerous: mood enhancing, reduced anxiety and depression and also stress reduction.

Just go out there and become it.

Completing something difficult, such as a triathlon, is a lesson your mind won't forget

The definition of success is overcoming obstacles.

Our Mind Your Training Series for Triathletes continues with mindful training for the swim

The boat was being tossed around. Someone noted that there were whitecaps on the waves. Another guy said, “This is going to be challenging.” I began to wonder what he meant by 'challenging'.

You don’t need to be naturally blessed in the sport, have oodles of free time to devote, or buckets of money to throw at equipment, and you certainly won’t be alone.

It's great to have goals, but by itself, a goal is not much. Have you ever shared with someone else that you would “try” to accomplish a goal?

If you work through your planned workouts, here's an idea...

I am not suggesting that I have turned into Aquaman or have grown gills or that I am a really great swimmer. I am none of those. But I have learned to love the swim.

How all of that discipline, learning and development spills over

How to maximize training when your schedule is tight

A clear plan is key to triathlon training success

Getting back in the race after a massive injury

If your passion flags, maybe you aren't racing because you want to