What has motivated you to get involved in the sport of triathlon? Is it personal pride, the physical challenge or the thrill of competition? Whatever the reason is welcome to this most wonderful sport. The triathlon adventure is like a poisonous bug – be careful or it will bite and then once it does the poison is in your system and it becomes an addictive elixir and then you can’t quit.

Some things you may want to consider when you enter the sport of triathlon are the type of commitment that is involved – physical, emotional and yes financial. Triathlon training takes hard work, good conditioning, quality time and a certain level of commitment. You may have to deal with fatigue, outside responsibilities, interruptions in your training program and of course all the good times you will encounter in this sport. On a financial level you need to invest in running shoes, cycling shoes, running and cycling apparel, a bicycle, swim suits, goggles, gym, and pool fees.

Saying all this is not meant to discourage anyone but only to encourage all of you to become involved and make you aware of the basics that go along with being involved in triathlon. Remember there are many of us who have set out on this very journey and would not consider turning back.

Whatever your goals are regarding triathlon –whether it is to just finish the race or to be competitive in the race – keep in mind you are incorporating a rather busy and body intensive training regimen with your already busy day. Train carefully and have fun.