Fun Beginner Triathlon Training!

Quick Start Guide!

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Not sure where to start when beginning to train for your first triathlon? Our Start Here Guide is packed full of awesome tips and lots of useful advice to help you get started. From what gear to get to how to overcome your fears, you’ll find it all here!

Swim

Not a swimmer? Don’t let that stop you from doing a triathlon.

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Nervous to swim in a crowd? Not sure how to train for the swim? Check out our SWIM section to read some of our personal stories and get some great advice, and tips to help you become a confident and strong swimmer.

Bike

Learn to ride with speed and confidence… even if you get a flat.

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Check out our BIKE section to learn how to change a flat tire, improve your endurance and become more confident on your bike.

Run

Fast and easy tips to help you run faster and easier.

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Learn how to improve your RUN and finish strong after swimming and biking.

About

Meet Davey & Jess and find out the story behind the blog.

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Welcome to TwoTri.com, our triathlon blog! Jess is an ER Nurse. Davey is a Certified Personal Trainer. Jess loves to swim. Davey loves to bike. Jess listens to music when she runs. Davey prefers running in silence. Jess is afraid to crash on her bike. Davey is fearless. Jess & Davey love to train for & do triathlons together… read more

Strength

Cross train to get lean, stay strong and prevent injuries.

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While training for a triathlon includes a lot of endurance and cardio training, don’t miss out on the value of incorporating some strength training into your workouts. And here’s a post especially for all you ladies out there who are worried they’ll bulk up if they lift weights- click here.

Fat Loss

Discover the BEST way to tone up and lose weight.

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Check out our Awesome Triathlon For Weight Loss Program and reach your weight loss goals this year. It’s your time to shine!

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Three Indoor Triathlon Bike Trainer Boredom Busters
Posted on: 02-5-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Trainer Davey

Nothing beats down my motivation to train for my triathlon like a cold and rainy day. Instead of gearing up and going for it, I’d rather stay inside and eat Jess’ fresh baked bread all day long. On top of the fact that I’m prone …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series Finale – Celebrate!
Posted on: 02-1-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Step 7 – Celebrate Every Single Success! The 7th step is an awesome step that you have to look forward to when you finish your triathlon and reach your goal weight! We here at TwoTri.com big believers in celebrating EVERY SINGLE success! Were you able …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – Triatha-Tone Workout
Posted on: 01-30-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Step 6 – A Sample Triathlon Training Workout If you have had the chance to read our other articles on triathlon training for weight loss, then you will appreciate how this next idea can really tie it all together to help get you results – …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – Nutrition Tips
Posted on: 01-26-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Step 5 – Triathlon For Weight Loss Nutrition Tips Now that you’ll be training for a triathlon, you need to feed your body with proper fuel and nutrition. There are lots of diet foods and bars and meals that claim to be “healthy” and “low …
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What Are You Dying To Know? Ask Us Anything!
Posted on: 01-23-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

When I was training for my first triathlon, I had a ton of questions. The only problem was that I had no one to ask. As a beginner, I didn’t know any other triathletes and, as I’ve mentioned before, all the books and magazines I …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – How To Find An Awesome Beginner Triathlon Training Plan
Posted on: 01-20-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Step 4 – How to Find An Awesome Beginner Triathlon Training Plan There are a ton of beginner triathlon training plans available. The problem is finding the right one for you. Some plans are intimidating and unrealistic, requiring you to workout 7 days a week. …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – How To Select Your First Triathlon
Posted on: 01-15-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Step 3 – How to Select Your First Triathlon Now that you have a positive self-image, you believe in yourself and you’ve set an awesome goal; it’s time to find the perfect triathlon to train for! If you’re new to the sport of triathlon, then …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – How To Set A Goal
Posted on: 01-13-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Step 2 – How To Set A Goal Ever wonder why you have trouble reaching your goals? Do keep trying to do things like get in shape, be healthy, and go to the gym regularly? Do you have weight loss goals that seem impossible to …
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“What If I Have To Poop?” – Answers To Six Of The Triathlon Questions You’re Too Embarrassed To Ask
Posted on: 01-9-2013 With: 7 Comments Posted by: Jess

Six Embarrassing Triathlon Questions Picture this: You’ve been training for months and your triathlon is finally here! You arrive at the race site and then disaster strikes… you have to poop. Or worse than getting a flat tire… the urge hits during your bike ride. …
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Triathlon For Weight Loss Series – Believe In Yourself
Posted on: 01-7-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Step 1- Believe in Yourself We want to change the way you look at weight loss… forever. Sometimes we are our own worst enemies, especially when it comes to weight loss. We get down on ourselves and punish our bodies and we don’t have a …
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Finish A Triathlon AND Lose Weight? Yes Please!
Posted on: 01-5-2013 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Wouldn’t it be awesome look back on this year and say that you not only completed your first triathlon, but that you also lost weight, toned up, gained confidence and had a ton of fun?! New year’s resolutions can be so tricky because everyone wants …
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How To Set A New Year’s Resolution That You Will Keep!
Posted on: 01-1-2013 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Get unstuck and reach your goals this year! We love this time of year and we love the fresh start that a new year brings. It’s just bursting with possibilities! We dream bigger dreams and make New Year’s resolutions in hopes that this is the …
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Bring In The New Year With A Race!
Posted on: 12-31-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Do you see what I see? We made it into the 2009 Emerald Nuts Midnight Run Video! In 2009, we decided to ring in the new year with a race! What a better way to celebrate the start of a healthy new year …
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A New Year’s Resolution: Do Your First Triathlon
Posted on: 12-28-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Was completing your first triathlon on your list of New Year’s Resolutions last year? Perhaps it was, but for one reason or another, you weren’t able to reach your goal? Do you have fears that are holding you back? Do you lack confidence? Have you pegged …
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Merry Christmas
Posted on: 12-25-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

We hope you have a wonderful Christmas eating delicious food, spending time with friends and family, relaxing by a cozy fire, swimming, biking and running and celebrating the birth of our Savior! Merry Christmas!
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas For Triathletes
Posted on: 12-18-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Christmas is only a week away, can you believe it? Time is flying by! Before we know it, we’ll be ringing in 2013 and making New Year’s Resolutions. Are you thinking about doing your first triathlon this year but are not sure if you can? …
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Be Awesome With The Beginner Triathlon Video Training Plan from TriathlonPersonalTrainer.com
Posted on: 12-14-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Davey Anderson

Trainer Davey and Jess are launching a new beginner triathlon training plan that is entertaining, easy to use, and different than any other plan available. Their unique approach makes training for a triathlon fun and enjoyable which will help you stay motivated and inspired throughout your training. By …
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4 Tips To Help You Swim With Confidence During Your Triathlon
Posted on: 12-12-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Have you always wanted to do a triathlon but are nervous about the swim? Ah yes… the swim. Fear of having to swim in open water with a crowd of people is one of the most popular reasons that most people shy away from doing …
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Not Sure If You Can Do A Triathlon? Read This
Posted on: 12-9-2012 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

2012 is almost over and a new, fresh year is about to start! Have you ever wanted to do a triathlon but aren’t sure if you can? Well, why not be brave and add “do my first triathlon” to your list of New Year’s Resolutions …
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The Holiday Gift Guide For Triathlete’s – Stocking Stuffers
Posted on: 12-1-2012 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Get ready to stuff your stockings with these awesome items! As you can see, not all of our stocking stuffer ideas are specifically for triathlon training. That’s because by drinking your morning coffee from #5, writing in your new bike journal, using those colorful and …
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