Tri Beginner‘s Luck

Summer Instagram Live Series Featuring Heather and Cameron Dennison

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org. 

 

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing. 

 

We chatted with Mother/Daughter Duo Heather and Cameron Dennison, a Fund Her Tri sponsorship recipient.

 

Fund Her Tri is a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization chartered to bring more women to every triathlon start line. They bust down the financial barrier by reimbursing the race registration fees for first-time triathletes that are female or identify as female. Visit www.fundhertri.org for more information.  

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

Summer Instagram Live Series Featuring Akilah Campbell

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org. 

 

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing. 

 

We chatted with Akilah Campbell, a Fund Her Tri sponsorship recipient.

 

Fund Her Tri is a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization chartered to bring more women to every triathlon start line. They bust down the financial barrier by reimbursing the race registration fees for first-time triathletes that are female or identify as female. Visit www.fundhertri.org for more information.  

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

Summer Instagram Live Series Featuring Darlene Scott and Melanie Johnson

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org. 

 

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing. 

 

We chat with Darlene Scott and Melanie Johnson, both Fund Her Tri sponsorship recipients.

 

Fund Her Tri is a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization chartered to bring more women to every triathlon start line. They bust down the financial barrier by reimbursing the race registration fees for first-time triathletes that are female or identify as female. Visit www.fundhertri.org for more information.  

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com. 

Tri Discovery with Mijal Altmann, Anoa Gibson - Hunter, and Jules Bilowich of DC Tri Club

Every triathlete has a story.  Every triathlete has a reason. Every triathlete begins a journey to push their limits. While we never really know exactly where that journey will take us, Tri Beginner’s Luck is here to uncover these stories and share them with you. 

 

This week we interview teammates from the DC Triathlon Club: Anoa Gibson-Hunter, Jules Bilowich, and Mijah Altmann. Being part of a club provides a space where each person can find their own individual strength, as well as the power that comes from the group. These teammates discuss how they have healed from trauma and rediscover what freedom means to them. This group's journey of self-discovery is admirable, and it teaches us the strength of the human spirit and the beauty we can find when together we tri. 

 

DC Triathlon Club offers programs for every level: novice to elite. For more information, visit their website at www.dctriclub.org.

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

Let’s Tri This with Tata Velayo and Jayden Sampson

Every triathlete has a story.  Every triathlete has a reason. Every triathlete begins a journey to push their limits. While we never really know exactly where that journey will take us, Tri Beginner’s Luck is here to uncover these stories and share them with you. 

 

This week we interview two beginners with incredible stories.  Tata Velayo turned the big 4-0 and wanted a new challenge to help her stay competitive and healthy while recovering from knee discomfort while playing frisbee and tennis during the pandemic.  Jayden Sampson took his show on the road at 50 years old and completed an 80-day 4300-mile bike ride across the country. As if that wasn’t challenging enough,  he traded his trike 3-wheeled bike for a 2-wheeled roadie. And his tri journey begins! 

 

For both athletes, the journey started with a question: “How hard can Triathlons be?” Well, let’s listen and find out!

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

 

Creating Pathways for Youth

This week, prepare yourself for an explosive and impactful conversation that will transport you to Cloud 10 ( See what I did there - lol). We have gathered three extraordinary guests: Kimberly Clark from Impact Multisport, Lisa Marshall from Team Explosion, and Christine Palmquist from Cloud10 Multisport to discuss pathways and pipelines for high-performance youth. 

Our guests, who are all powerhouse coaches in their respective areas, will share their invaluable insights and expertise on nurturing and guiding the next generation of athletes.

In an era where the growth and prosperity of sports hinge upon engaging young people, the time has come for us to take action. These remarkable coaches possess the knowledge and skill to propel our youth to extraordinary heights, ensuring they reach their maximum potential.

If you want to connect with any of the coaches,  find their website below: 
Lisa:  www.teamexplosion.org 
Christine:  www.cloud10multisport.com 
Kimberly: www.impactmultisport.org  and www.performancetriathloncamp.com

Don't miss out on this remarkable episode packed with inspiration and knowledge. 

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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

 

A Tale of Two Sports: Criterium Racing and Triathlons

It’s never too late to tri - or tri again. This week, we talked with Drew Wilson, who initially decided he wasn’t much into triathlon. But, then, 10 years later, he returned to level up his multisport game. 

 

A former collegiate basketball player, Drew Wilson, found himself unwittingly signed up for his first triathlon by a co-worker. Although he completed it, the experience didn’t ignite a strong desire in him to try another triathlon. 

 

However, things turned to the tri-side when Drew started running with local run crews and curating yoga experiences.  He met a fellow triathlete who encouraged him to give triathlons another shot during this time.  Not only did this reignite Drew’s passion for triathlons, but it also led him to venture into the exciting world of criterium racing. 

 

Tune in to learn about the journey that is endurance sport! 

 

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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

 

Let’s Tri This with Stefanie Welsch, brought to you by Fund Her Tri

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for why we push their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing. 

 

This week, we interviewed Stefanie Welsch, who won the Fund Her Tri x TBL contest by participating in the Mighty Mujer Triathlon.  

 

Fund Her Tri is a 501C3 Nonprofit Organization chartered to bring more women to every triathlon start line. They bust down the financial barrier by reimbursing the race registration fees for first-time triathletes that are female or identify as female. Visit www.fundhertri.org for more information.  

 

These stories are what Tri Beginner’s Luck - and the triathlon lifestyle - is all about.  We hope that once you listen, you are encouraged, empowered, and ready 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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

 

Accepting the Dare with Valerie Tyler

You are 52 years old, and someone dares you to Tri. What to do? Well, nothing to do but the thing! She graciously accepted the challenge, adding triathlon to the list of the many things she has done. 

 

Valerie is an active woman. She is an executive, a yoga instructor, a personal

trainer, a fitness trainer, and a nutritionist, all while still playing tennis, roller skating, skiing, and attending aerobic classes. But most importantly for our discussion, Valerie is a Triathlete and a successful one at that. She is an Ironman finisher, placing second in her age group.

 

She works the life-training balance and shares her story with all of us. 

Y'all, it’s time to listen and TRI!  Check out this article Hoka did on Sika Henry and Valerie Tyler while you are at it. 

 

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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.  

Every Woman with Sami Winter

Sami Winter knows triathlon inside and out. She’s an athlete, coach, and race director. She has completed more than 100+ Triathlons, including 24 Ironman and 5 Xtreme Triathlons. In 2014, she earned USAT All-American honors.  She was also the 2019 Outspoken Women in Triathlon Coach of the Year. 

Over the years, Sami has grown as an athlete and overall in her career. Her passion has become seeing more women thrive in sports. As a modern-day Every Woman, Sami is more than sport; she is a woman of many talents, including being a veterinarian! 

Lucky for the women who tri, Coach Sami has teamed up with USA Triathlon to lead a series of incredible educational sessions as a part of the USA Triathlon Women’s Series! The final one is: Balancing Life, Family, and Training for our Sport, and she’ll be hosting that on Wednesday, June 7.  See Details below:  

Balancing Life, Family, and Training for our Sport

Wednesday, June 7 5:00 PM MST/7:00 PM EST/4:00 PM PST

Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZUudO-vqTwoGNEZK-r32lN0cagtdqWSDEEW

This episode is packed with energy! Ready, Set, Listen!   

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  tblpodbiz@tribeginnersluck.com.