Jennifer Grier, 38 | Wilson, NC “I'm dedicated to being a great example to my daughter and to also [my friend] Jessica’s daughter.” “The picture is of me and my daughter, Morgan (tall one), and of Sara. Sara is the daughter of another triathlete, Jessica MacLachlan. For starters, the
Ramblin’ Rose Winston-Salem | 225 yard swim – 8 mile bike (closed bike course) – 2 mile run Registration Information: 700 total slots available Individual Entry: $75 through May 29, 2016 $80 through July 13, 2016 $85 through Race Weekend Relay Entry: $125 through May 29, 2016 $130 through July 13,
Jennifer Kaylor, 34 & friend Heather Wagner | Social Worker | Raleigh, NC “The feeling I had after completing the race was amazing and it gave me a new sense of confidence. I felt strong and motivated, not just for exercise but for life in general.” “I had only
Jessica G. Marchand, 37 | Clinical Specialist | Raleigh, NC “I enjoyed the HUGE cheering section at the finish line… it was a magical moment to finish!” “I would classify myself as a runner, but have always enjoyed biking and swimming. I wanted to see if I had what
Ramblin’ Rose Raleigh | 225 yard swim – 8 mile bike – 2 mile run Registration Information: 700 total slots available Individual Entry: $75 through February 27, 2016 $80 through April 19, 2016 $85 through Race Weekend Relay Entry: $125 through February 27, 2016 $130 through April 19, 2016 $140 through
“I tell all my friends that I have witnessed women who have never swam before and were afraid of water but, crossed that finish line and if they can do it so can you!” Business Manager, Durham, NC “I remember coming up with a bunch of excuses of how
By Justin Loss, PT, DPT For many triathletes, unless you grew up a swimmer, the swim can be the most challenging event in a triathlon. This challenge isn’t exclusive to racing, it also applies to training. With running and biking, many exercises and stretches have become common knowledge; such
By Brian Diaz | New year. New goals. As our bodies continue to move longer and longer through our lives, I have had several people come up to me wanting to give this triathlon thing a shot and see if they can do one in 2016.
By Grandison Burnside and Cyndi Dambacher “I’m so slow.” “I’m terrible at this.” “I can’t keep up.” “I can’t do this.” If these phrases creep into your mind during training, you are not alone. Internal words might seem like innocuous rambling in our heads to which we have become
By Grandison Burnside and Cyndi Dambacher The first modern day triathlon was held at Mission Bay, in San Diego, CA. on September, 25, 1974 and the view was in stark contrast to what we see today. There were no fancy time trial bikes, clipless pedals, computers or aero helmets.
