WHO ARE TRIATHLETES?
Most triathletes are just like you–people with jobs and families who want to make health and fitness an integral part of their life. They want to be around other likeminded individuals in a supportive atmosphere. It really doesn’t matter if you participate in a mini-distance sprint-triathlon or a full-blown Ironman, because in both, it’s the first step that counts. Triathletes know the challenge in front of them and accept it. They commit to a solid training schedule and see it through, demonstrating their dedication and persistence. Take your pick: swim, bike, or run. Chances are at least one of these events will pose a challenge to you and require additional work. Even the greatest obstacles can be conquered. Just ask one of our triathletes, Nancy Newhouse. Nancy, age 57, had an uphill battle to her first triathlon. Three years before she attempted our program, she had severe back surgery that left her with no abdominal strength, extra weight, and a long and arduous rehabilitation. N
