My Story
Every day, I'm thankful for the gift of triathlon
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7 Reasons You Should Volunteer at a Triathlon in 2014
Clint Tustison March 24, 2014
Most triathletes I know have never volunteered at a triathlon. They would rather be racing than volunteering. Which makes sense. We're competitive creatures who want to see the results of our training efforts, and that comes through racing.
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Keep on Moving
Amy Wise March 10, 2014
As I wandered down the hallways of the hospital where my husband was admitted for the past day or so, I glanced at a sign endorsing wellness that said “Keep on Moving.”
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How Triathlon Changed Me
AraAnn Malmstrom March 04, 2014
Growing up, I’d never been an athletic child. I’d never been the most coordinated child either. All through elementary, middle and high school I never played sports.
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Broke Man to Ironman
Greg Grandgeorge Feb. 11, 2014
During the past year, I spent a lot of time pondering what it would feel like to finish Ironman Arizona. Would I feel whole again, healed, proud, triumphant, ecstatic? After a year of rebuilding myself, what thoughts would be going through my mind? Would I have some type of epiphany?
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The Best Tri Gift
Amy Wise Jan. 13, 2014
“What do you want for Christmas this year?” We have all been asked that same question from a spouse or loved one around the holidays. Since I had just completed my first triathlon season in 2013 and was addicted to them, my response to my husband was obvious: “Babe, just register me in some races and make a list to show me which ones you entered me in.”
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My Escape to Miami
Nicole Buckley Jan. 03, 2014
I swam competitively as a child, but through life's circumstances, I found myself at 380 pounds just five years ago. I lost my job. I lost my mobility. And my legs were left permanently frozen into a bent position.
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Joy Across a Finish Line
Colleen Kelly Alexander Dec. 09, 2013
Two years ago, I was run over while cycling home from work.
A freightliner went through a stop sign, and it ran over me with both front and back sets of tires. I was left bleeding out. I flatlined repeatedly, lay in a coma for more than a month and recently had surgery No. 22. -
Because We Can
Hann Sern Young Nov. 25, 2013
At 17, I weighed in at more than 240 pounds. I had a size 40 waist, and the thought of doing anything remotely distance related was a laugh at the local fast food restaurant.
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Race Weekend and My Bike Drama Report
Stacy McKinney Nov. 12, 2013
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Triathlon Gave Me a Second Chance
Evan Gay Oct. 29, 2013
During the summer of 2012, I found myself at the doctor’s office due to some sharp pains. This same visit, they clocked my height and weight, and I came in at 290 pounds and 5 feet 7 inches tall. Not exactly where I thought I was or where I wanted to be.