How and Why We Get into the Sport of Triathlon

As a triathlon coach, I’m always asking my new clients, “So, how and why did you get into the sport of triathlon…?”

Everyone has a story and everyone has different reasons for trying the sport (no pun intended). A few of the reasons I’ve heard:

• I lost a bet.
• I went out drinking with my friends and we talked each other into it.
• I saw the Ironman on TV.
• I used to be a but kept getting injured all the time.
• I was bored.

The reasons help me better understand my clients’ backgrounds and experiences, which ultimately helps me be a better coach and customize their coaching experience uniquely to them.

So, how about me? How and why did I get into the sport of triathlon?

I’d like to share my story of how I became immersed in the sport of triathlon:

Live life richly and boldly!

David
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David B. Glover
Author of Full Time and Sub-Nine: Fitting Iron Distance Training into Every Day Life

© 2009 David B. Glover