Well, getting started can be a bit scary at first but don't despair, it may be a lot easier than you think.
There is good reason why this sport is growing so fast and why more and more women join the league. Here are just some of the pros to take up triathlon:
A Sculpted Body: triathlon training gives you a perfectly balanced physique
Balanced Exercise: the mixture of training in three different sports helps you to avoid injury as you don't overstress any one of your muscle groups
Make New Friends: with triathlon being such a young sport, fellow triathletes and tri clubs are very welcoming and open to new enthusiasts
Mental Strength: once you have reached your first triathlon goals, you will be amazed how your self-confidence improves
and the best reason of all comes with a quote from 220 Magazine:
" Some people define their identity by religion, career or even their favourite footy team. Put in the effort and you earn the right to call yourself a 'Triathlete'. Sounds good, doesn't it? "
Blood, sweat and no tears!
Find Help and Advice
Magazine:
- 220 Triathlon
Books:
- The Triathlete's Training Bible (Joe Friel, Velo Press, £11.24 at Amazon)
- Triathlon Made Easy (Zoe Mc Donald, Collins & Brown, £9.90)
- Triathlon (Collins Need to Know?) (Joe Beer, C. Collins, £9.90)
Websites:
Women Only Events: Women Only events can be a great opportunity for newcomers to gain experience in a more relaxed and less competitive environment.
- Timex Women Only Triathlon, 12th July 2008 (Dorney Lake, Surrey, www.humanrace.co.uk)
- Cotswolds Women Only Triathlon, 8th June 2008 (Keynes Country Park, Cirencester, www.triferris.com)
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