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We exist because we want you to Tri! We talk with coaches, professional athletes, beginner athletes, race and event directors and announcers, triathlon media, and other industry leaders who share their beginner stories, and what it takes to be successful in this sport - and life. We know and believe that we connect and grow when we share common experiences and recognize we aren’t on the struggle bus alone. Triathlon is a lifestyle, and we are here to help you tri until you die! While we are here for beginners, we believe you should always come to the sport with a beginner’s mindset. This will help athletes of all abilities and experiences so we can learn, grow, and constantly get better. Tri Beginner’s Luck is the podcast and community you need to start and continue your love affair with the Triathlon lifestyle! . Everyone wants to try their luck, and WIN and it’s possible when you TRI!
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Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Race directors may not get as much limelight as athletes and coaches - but they should! After all, we wouldn’t have any races if it weren’t for the race director! This week, we chat with Greg Hawkins, owner and race director of Kinetic Multisports, to get an inside view on how the RD is one of the most important ingredients for our race day fun and safety.
Greg started with humble beginnings, riding his bike to school because he was too proud to ride the bus. On one of his rides, he saw a sign that would change the trajectory of his life. It was a flyer for a triathlon. From his first race, he was hooked and his love affair for triathlons began.. He went on to volunteer and then work for a production company, which helped him to realize he loved event production and wanted to do his part to have a party on wheels.
We talk to Greg about the importance of safety at a race, what a beginner should expect, and the importance of being a USAT member (which you may recall a similar message from episode 1 when we talked with Rocky Harris). We also chat about how racing has changed since Covid and what it takes to be a race director, if you are interested.
If you haven’t learned by now there is always a chance an episode can go off the rails and of course this episode is no different. We talk about all things triathlon - and then some!
Greg is very passionate about creating a safe yet fun and vibrant race experience. To help with that he stresses the importance of reading all the material sent prior to race day. 99% of the answers are there and it will help in ensuring everyone has a great race. We also chat about the most commonly violated Rules… Check it out!
This is a great episode and I hope you learn, laugh, and #GoraceKinetic #GoKinetic
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