Competing in your first triathlon

by Ian Garrett

Triathlon is the most natural of sports. At first glance this statement seems to make no sense. If you are contemplating your first triathlon you will have your moments of doubt. What is natural about plunging into ope...read more

by Pete Royer

Ironman triathlon You can hear it coming out of the water, thump thump. Getting on the bike you can hear it even over the deep breathing, thump thump. Getting off the bike, the feet feel like lead weights attached to yo...read more

by A. South

Memoirs of a triathlete: My first triathlon I spent way too much time in the transition areas. It was also my first time using a swim cap. Despite all that, when I crossed the finish line humming "Addicted to Love" I...read more

by Peter Degen-Portnoy

Sure you've heard about triathlons. Swim in the ocean or a lake (or maybe a pool) for while. Then ride a bike for a while. Then, when you're all done with that, put on your sneakers and go for a run. Maybe you've ...read more

by C. M. Erickson

Competing in your first triathlon can be incredibly intimidating for the aspiring triathlete. While most prospective athletes have probably been practicing their swimming, biking, and running, the logistics of race day a...read more

by Jen Springfield

What You Really Need For a Triathlon For years I had the "triathlon goal," but as each summer came around for a good five-year stretch, I found myself pregnant, trying to get pregnant, or having just given birth. Three...read more

by Kevin Hu

A cursory glance at recent news in the sporting world might reveal a new and exciting phenomenon: triathlon. While there are many "intro to triathlon" style articles out there, one might ask: why do one? Why splurge on a b...read more