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reasons to do triathlons

Running Is My Religion. Why Do You Run?

I started running many years ago, and never stopped. Running is my religion. Why do you run? What are your reasons? Here's why I run.

3 Ultrarunning Lessons I Learned From Phenom Ultrawoman, Catra Corbett

Embrace your inner-gypsy. Get addicted to healthy living. Make ultrarunning about something bigger than you. 3 simple things I've learned from Catra Corbett

Annual Ride Of Silence – A Bike Event Worth Adding To Your Race Calendar

The Ride of Silence is an annual bike event that honors cyclists who have died in accidents with motor vehicles. It seeks to raise awareness of cyclists' right to the road. Participants ride no faster than 12 mph for no longer than an hour, and they maintain silence as in a funeral procession.

Jim’s Fun Times Guide Triathlon Awards

I decided to close out one year and start a new one on The Fun Times Guide to Triathlons with some special triathlon awards. Here are Jim's Fun Times Guide Triathlon Awards for the year.

The Psychology And Physiology Of The Over-40 Triathlete

As an over-40 triathlete, I want to encourage you to extend your longevity and enjoyment in the sport of triathlon by viewing your age as an advantage. Here's how...

How To Remain A Triathlete Over The Long Haul

Here are some things you can do to increase the chances that you will actually stick with triathlon as a sport, and continue to meet your short- and long-term goals.

Life Is Good When You’re A Triathlete

What is living the Tri Life like? It's living an 'I Can' life. It's living a 'Wellness' life. It's living a 'Purposeful' life. It's all of that an a whole lot more. Here's why I'm enjoying every minute of being a triathlete and what it's like to live the Tri Life... to me.

Reason #5 To Do Triathlons: An Abundance Of All New Sights, Sounds & Smells

While training for triathlons, try to be fully present in the moment and what's going on around you. Let yourself enter into the full sensory experience of sight, smell, and sound around you. Your triathlon training will be much more enjoyable

Reason #4: Triathlons Are FUN… Really!

What makes triathlons fun? Well, it's going to sneak up on you, but one day you are going to come across someone who is right where you are right now. Suddenly, it's going to hit you that you did make it, that you persevered through all the challenges and obstacles, you accomplished your goal, you have become a stronger person -- YOU did it!