Beginner Triathlon Training: My First Tri – The Galloway Captiva Triathlon

This was my first triathlon in Sanibel, Florida. It's fun to read these old race recaps because it shows you were you were and how far you've come. I hope you enjoy and share with me your first experience! The Capitiva Triathlon was held in September, 2014. ------ My alarm...

Beginner Triathlon Training: Race Anxiety Before the Captiva Tri

I've been training for the Captiva Triathlon for nearly three months. Marti DiPaola and I signed up for the race right after we completed the Brooklyn Half Marathon in May. We did it on a whim. After that, we both hired coaches -- different coaches. Training was rough For me,...

Beginner Triathlon Training: Transition Training

If someone asked me a year ago, what it takes to be a triathlete, I would have said, "Hmmm...someone who could swim, bike and run?" What I didn't realize is, there are two other disciplines to master -- transitions and proper nutrition/hydration. Both seem simple on the surface, but are actually...