As it's almost been half a year since I started The Triathlete Beat Podcast (crazy how time flies!), I thought I'd do a "podcast checkpoint" highlighting a few things: 1.) My progress with the podcast 2.) What kind of training have I been up to 3.) How my triathlon season has been so far & any race plans through the end of 2018.

If you want to get into running, and/or continue running for many years without injury, it is imperative to find the right running shoe for you. There are numerous benefits to selecting the best running shoe for your specific gait and running style.

Buying new running shoes can seem daunting and stressful at first, but it definitely doesn't need to be. This episode breaks down the process into a few basic tips on how to look for the right running shoe for you!

In today's edition of "Triathlon Quick Tips", I go over a few reasons why buying a bike is NOT a necessity to do a triathlon. I give 4 scenarios in which you should not buy a bike for triathlon, and 3 scenarios in which you should buy a bike for triathlon.

How much training time should one spend on swimming vs. biking vs. running? This is a very common thought that every beginner triathlete experiences when first entering the sport. For those just starting out, I discuss why one shouldn't initially think in terms of swim/bike/run training ratios. Instead, focus more on training to one's weaknesses and building up overall fitness, which will get you primed and ready for that first triathlon and more.

I also outline 5 super simple, general training tips that should get anyone jump-started into triathlon training. Stop thinking so much - just get out there and DO IT!

Are you not a good swimmer? Want to get into triathlon but don't know how to start swim training? Maybe you don't even know how to swim? Took lessons ages ago and forgot how to swim? Need to improve your swimming? Need a refresher on a few swimming fundamentals? If so, then this episode is for YOU!

If you don't have much of a background in swimming, it can be quite intimidating and difficult to start swim training.

In this episode, I go over 4 swimming basics that will get the beginner swimmer swimming efficiently in no time! For the intermediate swimmer, this episode could be a great refresher on some of the most fundamental swimming concepts.

Triathlon can be a very expensive sport, but it definitely doesn't need to be, especially when you first start out.

In this episode, I go over 7 items needed to do a triathlon, then trim those 7 items down to 5 items. You only need FIVE items to do a triathlon! And chances are...you already have a few of the 5. So, money and gear should NOT be an issue for you to get started on racing triathlon :)

Anyone can do a triathlon with the right mindset! If you want to do a triathlon but...don't have the time, don't have enough money, aren't good at swimming/biking/running, etc....think again! This podcast goes over some common thoughts (aka excuses) that prevent people from tri-ing and explains why YOU can tri too. #AnyoneCanTri!

Learn more about Jeremy Tri and see the show notes (which include sprint triathlon training plan links) at: www.jeremytri.com

WELCOME! This trailer episode briefly goes over what you can expect from The Triathlete Beat: A Triathlon Podcast, and a few fun facts about your host, Jeremy Tri.

Learn more about Jeremy Tri and his triathlon journey at: jeremytri.com