Tri Beginner‘s Luck

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Tisa Holley,Matthew LaPointe, and Saadiq Stewart have stopped by to share their heartfelt lessons  and funny stories from their first triathlon!  It’s a must listen and a great way to end your year with a smile, as you hear about their triumph (and awesome first time mistakes)!   

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Soj started his triathlon journey circa 2016. At TBL we’ve always advised that you don’t have to buy fancy clothing or equipment to get started. Varlo Apparel agrees! Soj is very resourceful and made every penny count to create this exciting brand.  Soj has 60 races under his belt, and he is a former Division 1 athlete,  with many school records. As a younger athlete, he could not have imagined that everything he had learned would be challenged someday. 

This apparel brand sponsors pro athletes and supports a growing team of ambassadors. So, what’s next for Varlo? Anything they can dream about, as the future awaits. 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

We talk with Vanessa Faye Foerster, who is known for training well physically and mentally.  She is a mental endurance coach and the podcast host of Train Your Mind. 

This episode is full of gems and wisdom.  I would like to think of it as a master class.  Get your mind right for this episode! Run to listen/ view on your favorite listening platform.

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this!

SUMMER RE(P)LAY SERIES: Replay with Gwen Jorgensen 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Gwen Jorgensen is a  mom, wife, and Olympic Gold medalist who has become the master of transitions.  From new career to new move to new coach!  So much new is happening with Gwen and we are here for it! 

During this interview, we learn so much about Gwen.  How she truly got her start in Triathlon.  Can you imagine, going to a Division 1 school for Swimming and Running only to be recruited for Triathlons?    Thank you Barbara Linquist for that magic eye.  But wait, learning how to ride a bike, clip in for the first time, and handle a bike was just a small hurdle to overcome to get to the Gold Medal.  Now we can add to her list of accomplishments, USA Triathlon Hall of Fame! 

You already know this is a good one, so sprint to your favorite listening platform and get into this episode!

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

A dream deferred has become a dream realized.  Next to the definitions of perseverance, overcomer, determined, and committed, you will find a beautiful picture of the First African American Professional Triathlete, Sika Henry! 

In this episode, Sika brings the laughter, the inspiration, the hard truths, and you will hear how she is still learning how to tri, as she conquers training with power, as well as the importance of looking good when she races.  Because when you look good, you feel good and race well!  

You already know this is a good one, so sprint to your favorite listening platform and get into this episode!

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

In this episode of Tri Beginner’s Luck, we have the pleasure of talking to Jason Bahamundi, triathlete, ultrarunner, and co-owner of RunTriMag - a magazine and website that helps those new to endurance sport. We find out what sparked Jason’s passion for beginners,  learn more about his magazine,  bike handling skills, how overtraining can lead to DNF’s and most importantly how finding your Tri Tribe can be a game changer. 

 Can you believe his friends tricked him into doing Triathlons?  

Jason is just as energetic as I am, so if you want to laugh while being informed this episode is for you. 

Be sure to visit runtrimag.com to subscribe to Jason’s magazine and follow him on social media: @runtrimag. 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Now, we are on a roll, and we have IRONMAN Champion and Head Fiesty Baddie Sara Gross, CEO of Fiesty Media.  Sara is one of those people where everything she touches turns to gold.  She is on the front line helping to bridge gender gaps in triathlon and the multisport space.  She is a huge advocate for women's empowerment and we are thrilled about the work she has done, doing, and will continue to do to uplift women in sport.  This was a pop-up IG live that was sponsored by:  Run Tri Magazine and Monarch Triathlon, and SheStrong, INC! 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Next, we have a re(p)lay with Coach Marcus Fitts, Founder of GRIT USA!   He is a coach, leader, community builder, and of course a triathlete!  He knows how to galvanize a group, and is instrumental in amplifying the black and brown voice to help make this sport more diverse!  This was a pop-up Instagram live that was sponsored by:  Run Tri Magazine and Kinetic Multisport! 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s officially Summertime! While some of ya’ll will race through to fall without even a little break, TBI will take a break from making fresh episodes, as we rest, recover, and rejuvenate before we hit the fall season strong.  

Our team has voted and we are bringing you all a replay of the  IG Popup lives and our most popular episodes. 

Up first, is a repeat guest that Michanda got to interview during the 2022 Endurance Exchange, USA Triathlon CEO, Rocky Harris for The State of the Sport address!  The cool thing about this interview is that Michanda conducted it LIVE!  Whew,  anything can happen and my goodness it did!   Rocky shares the state of the triathlon and multisport industry, details the successes from 2021, and gives great insights for the year ahead and provides the strategic plan for the organization, ELEVATE 2028.   You don’t want to miss the surprise at the end. 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this! 

It’s beginner’s season.  Well, actually, it’s always beginner season for us because there is always a race to learn to TRI.   For the month of June, we will highlight beginners as they share their stories.  It’s the modern-day race report, if you digg.  

This week’s featured beginners are: Nargis Fontaine and the Naugatuck Tri Team 

Ask for what you need, receive the gems, and then knock down the door to Tri. Nargis Fontaine doesn’t let an opportunity slip past her. She is a skillful martial artist who doesn’t like to be underestimated.  She shapes her workouts by looking forward to them. For her, it’s not just about checking a box.  Most Newbies don’t have the opportunity to attend training camp before their first race. However, she’s a member of D.I.S.K., so she didn’t have a typical first season.  

 When your civic’s teacher encourages you to tri, you know you are destined for greatness. Thank you, Mr. Fobler, for introducing  Ayana Williams, Jadya Costa, and Leticia DoNascimento to triathlon, getting excited to have a triathlon team only to be told it’s not going to happen.  Well, these young ladies would not be told they won’t be able to TRI.  They quickly galvanized themselves and made a decision to  Tri despite the initial obstacles that got in their way. After all, isn’t every goal worth having worth fighting for? These high school track stars still wanted a challenge. So, they used their resources to garner support, and bam, now we have new triathletes!  These young ladies know the true meaning of teamwork and its power to make the dream work.  They started together and literally finished together. 

Don’t forget to leave a review, share it with your friends, and Follow Tri Beginner's luck on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.  And send any questions or feedback you have to  [email protected].  

Cheers to defying the odds and being trailblazers,  Let’s Tri this!