Triathlon Blog for Beginners
Real-world guides, race coverage, and gear reviews — all filtered through a complete-beginner lens.
What Happens When a Local Triathlon Disappears: Lessons for the Sport
Summary - Whidbey Triathlon The Whidbey Triathlon was discontinued after 30 years because rising operational costs, declining participant numbers, and...
I-65 & I-71 Construction: Louisville's Summer Road Closures Impact Ironman 70.3, Tourism & 200K Event Attendees
Louisville canceled its 2025 Ironman 70.3 after major I-65 and I-71 construction and denied road‑closure permits made race logistics impossible....
Government Shutdown Crushes Dreams: 350 Athletes Stunned as Pumpkinman Triathlon at Lake Mead Canceled
Summary: Dreams Dashed This post recounts how the 2019 government shutdown forced cancellation of the Pumpkinman Triathlon, derailing months of...
IRONMAN Arizona Triathlon Leaves Tempe After 20 Years: Why the 2025 Race Will Be the Last
Summary: IRONMAN Arizona Leaves Tempe After 20 years in Tempe, IRONMAN Arizona is relocating because ongoing development and permitting hurdles...
USA Triathlon Issues Full Refunds After Historic Milwaukee Floods Cancel 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals
USA Triathlon Issues Full Refunds After Historic Milwaukee Floods Cancel 2025 Sprint and Paratriathlon Nationals. Race insights, course details, and...
Milwaukee Flooding Cancels USA Triathlon National Championships: Thousands of Athletes Affected as Severe Weather Devastates Lake Michigan Course
Milwaukee Flooding Cancels USA Triathlon National Championships: Thousands of Athletes Affected as Severe Weather Devastates Lake Michigan Course. Fueling st...
"Valencia World Triathlon Cup Cancelled: T100 Race Relocates Due to Port Construction Issues - What Athletes Need to Know"
"Valencia World Triathlon Cup Cancelled: T100 Race Relocates Due to Port Construction Issues - What Athletes Need to Know". Race...
PTO T100 Valencia Cancelled 7 Weeks Before Race: Another Last-Minute Calendar Shake-Up Leaves Athletes Scrambling
PTO T100 Valencia Cancelled 7 Weeks Before Race: Another Last-Minute Calendar Shake-Up Leaves Athletes Scrambling. Race insights, course details, and...
Marble Falls Triathlon 2025 Becomes Duathlon After July 4th Flood Forces Lake Swim Cancellation Due to Debris and Bacteria
Marble Falls Triathlon 2025 Becomes Duathlon After July 4th Flood Forces Lake Swim Cancellation Due to Debris and Bacteria. Science-backed...
