Way back in 2011, I trained for and finished my first marathon. Notice that I didn’t say I ran my first marathon. At about 18.5 miles, I approached an aid station to grab a drink. As the volunteer handed me a cup of water, I fumbled it a little in my hand. The next thing I knew, without making any conscious decision on the matter, I had stopped running and began to walk. From there on out, despite a few…
People who have never competed in a triathlon are often surprised to discover that the clock does not stop between events. This rapid changing of shoes, gear, and clothes, or transition as it’s known, is just as much a part of triathlon as swimming, biking, and running. In fact, quick change artists have nothing on elite triathletes who can breeze through the entire process faster than you can guzzle a cup of Gatorade. Beginners are often told that they can…