Becoming a triathlete: Not as hard as it sounds 9 Articles

by Jeff Bird

Knee-deep in the cold, murky lake you anticipate the rush of adrenaline that will soon set you on your way. Standing beside you, human silhouettes block the rising sun as it reflects off the shimmering waters. Suddenly, yo...read more

by Jane Dee

I think I was in training for around 15 years for my triathlon - only I didn't know it! Since the age of 20 I've cycled and swum regularly, but that didn't seem to help with the nerves I felt when it came to taking part -...read more

by C. M. Erickson

If you've seen pictures of the professional triathletes and watched coverage of the Hawaii Ironman, you might think you'll never have what it takes to be a triathlete. Think again. People of any age and fitness level c...read more

by Ray Fauteux

Well, you witnessed your first triathlon and it certainly inspired you and most likely the first question to cross your mind was "I wonder if I could do that?" You just happened to be at the venue the day the triathlon ...read more

by Peter Degen-Portnoy

Perhaps you know someone who is a triathlete. Perhaps you have a favorite sport and want to try something else. Perhaps you have seen the sport on television and thought it would be cool to be able to do all those things...read more

by Amy Rosenburg

It was 4:30 P.M. on Saturday June 30, 2007. As the horn signaled to start the race, I excitedly realized that I was finally becoming a triathlete! This was the moment I had been anticipating for the past 5 years! "5 years?...read more

by Carrie Monroe

Triathlons are more popular than ever. More people are participating in the sport which combines swimming, cycling and running in one race. If you have been considering competing in a triathlon there is no time like now ...read more

by Micah Olson

If you are interested in becoming a triathlete you should know that it is not as arduous to do as you may think. Firstly, you will need to evaluate your cardio-vascular health as you may need to condition yourself for a fe...read more

by Viviana Victoriano

Last year I completed my first triathlon in Key Biscayne, Florida at age 39. It was a wonderful experience that gave me an extraordinary sense of accomplishment and I'm looking forward to participating in three of these e...read more