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Bike Stuff For Newbies: Cycling Gear Worth Having

Along with cycling shorts, it's a good idea to have a couple of cycling jerseys. Other bike stuff that would be nice to have: a wireless bike computer, bike rack for your car, bike chain, bike lock, water bottles, aero bars, a bike light, a way to store your bike, an indoor trainer, and a mirror.

Triathlete Mistakes: Tips For Making It Through The Newbie Phase As A Swimmer

I thought I was a pretty good swimmer until I joined the Masters Swim class at our local YMCA. There I was - Mr. Triathlon man, ready to show everyone just how triathlony I was! But I was humbled during that first swim class, and I realized I had a lot to learn and a long way to go. I'm so thankful that I decided to stick with the class, despite the rocky start. Here's why...

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!

Reason #2 To Do Triathlons: You Will Be Much Healthier And Fit

There will be times as a newcomer when you will be tempted to reconsider doing triathlons. Here are some of the situations that made me think twice about doing triathlons... Plus, how I eventually got healthy and fit.

Reason #1 To Do A Triathlon: The Difference Between Existing And Truly Living

One big reason why you will be glad you finished your first triathlon is: The person coming out of the water will not be the same one who went in. After completing the swim, doing the bike, and running across the finish line, it will be a different you. Maybe it is not so much a 'different' you, but a part of you that has only now been awakened.

Your First Triathlon: 5 Reasons Why You’ll Be Glad You Did It

The bottom line is this: If a middle-aged man addicted to Zebra Cakes who doesn't own a bike or know how to swim can do a Triathlon, so can you! Here are 5 reasons to try a triathlon, and why you'll be glad you did...