Triathlon Blog for Beginners
Real-world guides, race coverage, and gear reviews — all filtered through a complete-beginner lens.
From Athlete to Coach: What I Learned Leading My First Triathlon Camp
Post Summary A former professional triathlete returns to triathlon as a coach at a junior select camp, rediscovering purpose and...
From Injury to World Top 35: How Island Triathlete Ridenour Staged Her Comeback
Summary: From Injury to World Top 35 Desirae Ridenour's 2025 triathlon comeback: she jumped from 120th to 34th in the...
How Julie Derron Handles Pressure: Olympic Silver to T100 World Title Contender
Summary: Julie Derron Julie Derron turned Olympic silver into T100 world-title contention by embracing versatility across distances, relying on expert...
Josh Amberger Retires: What Beginners Can Learn from 18 Years of Fearless Racing
Summary Josh Amberger's intentional farewell from professional triathlon demonstrates how to end a career with purpose, gratitude, and authenticity. His...
Josh Amberger Retires: Australian Triathlon Star Ends 20-Year Pro Career at Patagonman Xtri
Summary — Josh Amberger Retirement Josh Amberger retires after 25 years in triathlon "from joy, not sadness." Choosing Patagonman Xtri...
What It Takes to Win an IRONMAN: Lessons from a First-Place Finisher
Summary: From Staten Island to IRONMAN Glory Reilly Walsh's rise from Staten Island to IRONMAN Florida champion highlights determination, community...
From Track Star to Triathlete: Rob Watson's Journey to the 70.3 World Championships
Rob Watson's story shows how an elite marathoner reinvented himself as a successful age-group triathlete at 42, using his endurance...
Olympic Champion Alex Yee Takes on Valencia Marathon: Final Training Reveals Target Under 2:08
Post Summary Alex Yee's shift from Olympic triathlon champion to marathon contender is examined through his 2:11:08 London debut, targeted...
Dutch Triathlete Els Visser Announces Retirement: From Shipwreck Survivor to IRONMAN Champion Returns to Medicine
Article Summary After surviving a 2014 shipwreck, Els Visser transformed that ordeal into a successful pro triathlon career with major...
