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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 Jul 20, 2022
Wednesday Jul 20, 2022
It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.
Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes.
Now, we are on a roll, and we have IRONMAN Champion and Head Fiesty Baddie Sara Gross, CEO of Fiesty Media. Sara is one of those people where everything she touches turns to gold. She is on the front line helping to bridge gender gaps in triathlon and the multisport space. She is a huge advocate for women's empowerment and we are thrilled about the work she has done, doing, and will continue to do to uplift women in sport. This was a pop-up IG live that was sponsored by: Run Tri Magazine and Monarch Triathlon, and SheStrong, INC!
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
Wednesday Jul 13, 2022
It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.
Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes.
Next, we have a re(p)lay with Coach Marcus Fitts, Founder of GRIT USA! He is a coach, leader, community builder, and of course a triathlete! He knows how to galvanize a group, and is instrumental in amplifying the black and brown voice to help make this sport more diverse! This was a pop-up Instagram live that was sponsored by: Run Tri Magazine and Kinetic Multisport!
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
Wednesday Jul 06, 2022
It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.
Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes.
Up first, is a repeat guest that Michanda got to interview during the 2022 Endurance Exchange, USA Triathlon CEO, Rocky Harris for The State of the Sport address! The cool thing about this interview is that Michanda conducted it LIVE! Whew, anything can happen and my goodness it did! Rocky shares the state of the triathlon and multisport industry, details the successes from 2021, and gives great insights for the year ahead and provides the strategic plan for the organization, ELEVATE 2028. You don’t want to miss the surprise at the end.
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Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
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Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
Wednesday Jun 29, 2022
It’s beginner’s season. Well, actually, it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI. For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories. It’s the modern-day race report, if you digg.
This week’s featured beginners are: Nargis Fontaine and the Naugatuck Tri Team
Ask for what you need, receive the gems, and then knock down the door to Tri. Nargis Fontaine doesn’t let an opportunity slip past her. She is a skillful martial artist who doesn’t like to be underestimated. She shapes her workouts by looking forward to them. For her, it’s not just about checking a box. Most Newbies don’t have the opportunity to attend training camp before their first race. However, she’s a member of D.I.S.K., so she didn’t have a typical first season.
When your civic’s teacher encourages you to tri, you know you are destined for greatness. Thank you, Mr. Fobler, for introducing Ayana Williams, Jadya Costa, and Leticia DoNascimento to triathlon, getting excited to have a triathlon team only to be told it’s not going to happen. Well, these young ladies would not be told they won’t be able to TRI. They quickly galvanized themselves and made a decision to Tri despite the initial obstacles that got in their way. After all, isn’t every goal worth having worth fighting for? These high school track stars still wanted a challenge. So, they used their resources to garner support, and bam, now we have new triathletes! These young ladies know the true meaning of teamwork and its power to make the dream work. They started together and literally finished together.
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
Wednesday Jun 22, 2022
It’s beginner’s season. Well, actually it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI. For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories. It’s the modern-day race report if you digg.
This week’s featured beginners are: Elyse Braner, Jessica Long, and Jenny Wu
Elyse and Jessica are teammates on Capital Y-Tri Team. They experienced the same struggle and barrier to entry: swimming. (How many of you new and tri-curious can relate?) However, both former collegiate athletes come to the tri world in search of a “Challenge”. The value of a newbie program proves invaluable experience and education and gives them a supportive community and team atmosphere to help them overcome obstacles and give it their best Tri.
Jenny Wu is a firecracker who underestimated triathlons. She realized quickly it isn’t as easy as it seems. She also learned the importance of reading the Athlete’s Guide. You can see where this is going and it only gets better.
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
Wednesday Jun 15, 2022
It’s beginner’s season. Well, actually it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI. For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories. It’s the modern-day race report if you digg.
This week’s featured beginners are: David O’Donnell and Relay Team: Koren Ann ( Prasanna Sannidhi)
David O’Donnell understood the assignment and confidently accepted his friend's challenge. David has always been an athlete, however, multisport has hit differently. In shooting for the stars, David is going from Super Sprint to 70.3. His story is one that is data-driven and science-approved.
Koren Ann and Prasanna Sannidhi were a match made by Pink Strong Triathlon! Meeting the morning of the race, both first-timers completing the relay, were in for the ultimate victory. We get to interview one of the dynamic duo and this story will surely ignite you to tri. This story defines what it means to “Ask and you Shall receive.”
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
Wednesday Jun 08, 2022
It’s beginner’s season. Well, actually it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI. For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories. It’s the modern-day race report if you digg.
This week’s featured beginners are: Katie G. Matthews and Kayla Edwards.
Katie G. Matthews knows that if at first you don’t succeed, dust yourself off and tri again, thanks to Aaliyah for making those lyrics popular. First, Katie was encouraged by her Life Coach to try a tri. Then, she learned about Chris Nikic's amazing Ironman Florida finish. This one-two punch inspired Katie to uplevel (or level up?) her fitness lifestyle. Yup, she’s been bit by the Tri Bug! But before she can confidently tri… she has to secure her Ph.D. (you have to listen to get it!)
Kayla Edwards has found the will to tri from the power of mentorship, youtube, and sheer determination! At 14 years old, Kayla isn’t letting any barrier stop her. Learning how to swim just 9 months before her first race, taking she took the initiative to find a training plan and train herself. Her “Big Brother Big Sister Mentor” loaned her a bike, and the doors have opened to a future of possibilities to tri and tri some more. When we tri beginner’s luck, there are always lessons to to learn. Kayla’s had to learn about a USAT rule that leveled up her age.
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
Wednesday Jun 01, 2022
It’s beginner’s season. Well, actually it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI. For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories. It’s the modern day race report if you digg.
This week’s featured beginners are: Madison Milbert and Ronnie Ham.
Madison Milbert is a recent graduate of the Naval Academy and after her NCAA Division 1 swim career she was looking for a way to stay active during her transition season: graduation and soon medical school. Madison’s story is fun, fast, and fierce!
Ronnie Ham was born to overcome. From being premature to almost drowning 6 times when he was younger to now starting his journey to become a triathlete. Ronnie understands that to realize his dreams he must overcome his fears. This story is great with lots of extra miles and turns. The vulnerability is striking and will tug on your heart while leaving you inspired to be grounded in gratitude because after all we are privileged to Tri.
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
This week’s episode hits differently. We talking about training, it’s just a different kind of training.
If we don’t train well, we won’t perform well. This goes for our BRAINS as much as our bodies. You wouldn’t skip a physical workout - so don’t skip on the mental training either! The body won’t achieve what the mind can’t conceive. So, this week, we talk about how to get your mind on board for the ride!
We talk with Vanessa Faye Foerster, who is known for training well physically and mentally. She is a mental endurance coach and the podcast host of Train Your Mind.
We chat about Vanessa’s introduction to the sport, how she borrowed her dad’s bike (envision a bike for a 6’3” man yet a 5’6” woman), is a certified public accountant, coached for Orange Theory, and then made the leap to follow her passion.
This episode is full of gems and wisdom. I would like to think of it as a master class. Get your mind right for this episode! Run to listen/ view on your favorite listening platform.
Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. And send any questions or feedback you have to imreadyto@tribeginnersluck.com.
Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers, Let’s Tri this!
Monday May 23, 2022
Monday May 23, 2022
In the beginning... there is always a story about one's start. Here is a highlight conversation of my start as an endurance race announcer.