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My Story

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    Triathlon is for Every BODY

    Adam Sczech Jan. 16, 2018

    “Why not?” I have uttered that phrase many times when talking with someone about triathlon.

  • Christy Belsom

    Bent — But Not Broken — Triathlete

    Christy Belsom Dec. 05, 2017

    I didn’t know it would be my last ride on two wheels for an entire season.

  • Matt Vuolo

    Five Things Triathlon Has Taught Me About My Day Job

    Matthew Vuolo Nov. 27, 2017

    Balancing professional demands with rigorous training can be challenging, but triathlon has taught me a number of lessons over the years that I now consider fundamental to both my day job and my personal life.

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    I Am A Triathlete: My Journey to the Start Line

    Sandra Hill Sept. 05, 2017

    This year, I decided to chase a big dream. It has been a long journey with many moments where I thought, I'm not cut out for this life, but I chose to keep going.

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    The Adult-Onset Athlete

    Don Rose Aug. 28, 2017

    My first triathlon helped this athletically average person achieve, at least for me, epic accomplishments.

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    Stuart A. Green, MD Aug. 22, 2017

    Here's the fateful act that began my triathlon journey and how it literally saved my life.

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    Wendy Burns-Ardolino Aug. 15, 2017

    After a severe skiing accident, Wendy Burns-Ardolino saw her triathlon season racing right in front of her. Her goals went from training for her first full IRONMAN to making small steps in her recovery.

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    Down But Not Out: Triathlon’s Role in Healing the Body and Mind

    Mitchell Greene and Meghan Smith July 24, 2017

    At first, I thought my medical condition would ruin my relationship with my favorite sport. However, just the opposite has happened.

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    Andrea Peet: Still Time

    Alicia DiFabio July 11, 2017

    “I just decided early on that I could be really depressed about this or I could live my life and make something positive about this crappy situation.”

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    I Am a Masters Athlete

    Patti Waller June 19, 2017

    The new “aging” population also known as seniors, active older adults, and of course if you are into endurance sports, masters or veterans.

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