My first triathlon was a try-a-tri in August of 2006. I was not prepared and was using a borrowed mountain bike for my attempt. I had gone swimming twice to make sure I could actually accomplish 300 meters in the water, and was not aware of any triathlon etiquette or rules. Here are a few items I wish I had known that day.

I remember the first time I watched a triathlon. It was the Ironman Championships in Kona, Hawaii and I was fascinated with these athletes that were defying human potential on will and spirit alone. At the time, I promised myself that someday I would join them and 5 years later the fun began. Training for a Triathlon takes a lot [...]