Beginner Triathlete - My First Triathlon articles

Getting to my first triathlon

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

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

It fell apart, but I didn't give up

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

From beginner to half ironman

Former member comes back to training after heart scare

Beginner triathlete takes on first sprint race

Using duathlon as a stepping-stone for triathlon.

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

The XTERRA off-road triathlons consist of a lake swim, a mountain bike trail ride, and a trail run. I decided to try the AZ Xtreme Desert XTERRA Tri as my 1st off-road triathlon, and my 3rd tri ever.

Or why an Ironman 70.3 may not be your best choice for your first triathlon.

I had a bucket list of "must do's before I turn 60" but it was made up of things like "take a course in public speaking, weekend trip to NYC with my 3 grown sons, learn to kayak, etc." I needed more.

9 weeks after my first bike ride, 5 months after my first swim and 13 months after my surgery I entered the Nelson week Tri a Tri !

The toll of fate strikes as those with orange swim caps are beckoned to begin the journey. Ahhh, nothing like the feel of ice cold water seeping in your wetsuit to wake you up. GO!