complete a triathlon

How I did it: I went to a meeting to get information about it. I received a training plan, so I followed it every day. I listened to podcasts and trained with others doing the same thing. I bought some shorts that I could swim and bike in. I had to buy a new bike. I also bought some running shoes. Read how I did it…

How I did it: About 2 years ago, I decided to run a marathon before I turned 30.  So, I started walking and running.  A year ago I completed the full marathon.  I thought, now what?  The desire to complete a triathlon was born!  I read a few books on tris.  I read John Mora's Triathlon 101.  SO DRY!  I also read Triathlon Made Easy by McDonald.  That book was aimed at (British) women and was recently (2008) … Read how I did it…

How I did it: Just followed a few tips I got from people I work with that had done them. The book I mention below was a good start, then I joined the local pool/gym complex which had a tri training team. They gave me some handy tips and made me a program to get me ready. I must point out I was not super fit! I have run and ridden bikes in the past, but I just did couple of swims a week since I hadn't done it in years. My main goal was just to NOT drown… Read how I did it…

How I did it: i set this goal 5 years ago, and after a few failed attempts at following a training program, it finally happened.previously, i made the mistake of strictly following some online programs. they were too demanding for someone like me who does not have tons of energy and is not very competitive or athletic. i had swimming background, so running, by far, was my biggest challenge. i focused on it in my training. luckily it was such a sho… Read how I did it…

How I did it: My older brother and I decided to spend more time together and we had a friend who had just joined a triathlon team to train. He asked if we wanted to join, which started the triathlon experience.  It was difficult at first, but we developed friendships with the other team members and it made the environment and training fun. Read how I did it…