Tri Beginner‘s Luck

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. At Tri Beginner’s Luck, we desire to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.    Brandy's journey from diagnosis to determination is a testament to the human spirit's resilience. In this week's...

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. At Tri Beginner’s Luck, we desire to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.   In this week’s episode, Join us in celebrating the Tri Beginner’s Luck Team's second year as they embark on an ex...

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org.    Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.    We chatted with Mother/Daughter Duo Heat...

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org.    Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.    We chatted with Akilah Campbell, a Fund...

This episode is brought to you by Fund Her Tri, www.fundhertri.org.    Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for pushing their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.    We chat with Darlene Scott and Melanie J...

Every triathlete has a story.  Every triathlete has a reason. Every triathlete begins a journey to push their limits. While we never really know exactly where that journey will take us, Tri Beginner’s Luck is here to uncover these stories and share them with you.    This week we interview teammates from the DC Triathlon Club: Anoa Gibson-Hunter, Jules Bilowich, and Mijah Altmann. Being part of a c...

Every triathlete has a story.  Every triathlete has a reason. Every triathlete begins a journey to push their limits. While we never really know exactly where that journey will take us, Tri Beginner’s Luck is here to uncover these stories and share them with you.    This week we interview two beginners with incredible stories.  Tata Velayo turned the big 4-0 and wanted a new challenge to help her...

This week, prepare yourself for an explosive and impactful conversation that will transport you to Cloud 10 ( See what I did there - lol). We have gathered three extraordinary guests: Kimberly Clark from Impact Multisport, Lisa Marshall from Team Explosion, and Christine Palmquist from Cloud10 Multisport to discuss pathways and pipelines for high-performance youth.  Our guests, who are all powerho...

It’s never too late to tri - or tri again. This week, we talked with Drew Wilson, who initially decided he wasn’t much into triathlon. But, then, 10 years later, he returned to level up his multisport game.    A former collegiate basketball player, Drew Wilson, found himself unwittingly signed up for his first triathlon by a co-worker. Although he completed it, the experience didn’t ignite a stron...

Every triathlete has a story.   We set out on a journey that takes us to many places. We may have different reasons for why we push their limits, but we all understand what it means. We desire, at Tri Beginner’s Luck, to uncover it all and share the stories and the why behind the tri-ing.    This week, we interviewed Stefanie Welsch, who won the Fund Her Tri x TBL contest by participating in the M...

You are 52 years old, and someone dares you to Tri. What to do? Well, nothing to do but the thing! She graciously accepted the challenge, adding triathlon to the list of the many things she has done.    Valerie is an active woman. She is an executive, a yoga instructor, a personal trainer, a fitness trainer, and a nutritionist, all while still playing tennis, roller skating, skiing, and attending...

Sami Winter knows triathlon inside and out. She’s an athlete, coach, and race director. She has completed more than 100+ Triathlons, including 24 Ironman and 5 Xtreme Triathlons. In 2014, she earned USAT All-American honors.  She was also the 2019 Outspoken Women in Triathlon Coach of the Year.  Over the years, Sami has grown as an athlete and overall in her career. Her passion has become seeing m...

  Looking for mental health relief from the pandemic and medical school, Kaylee Slade turned to triathlon, thanks to the 2020 Summer Olympics. You may have guessed it, but Kaylee is new to the sport, and after a rocky first race, the competitor inside awakened, and Kaylee experienced a breakout first year, qualifying for her professional card.    Recently, Kaylee raced her first professional race...

Sometimes you just have more to say after you’ve lived through an experience.  That was the case with Laura and I.  We recently worked on a race together and had to share the behind the scene on the scene action with you.  Enjoy!

More so than your average athlete, Laura Ragucci knows that timing is everything. As a race timer, she knows that so much rides on the accuracy of time.  We all want our proper placement, and Laura is the woman who makes sure that happens.    In this episode, we talk with triathlete and timer Laura Ragucci, who shares the importance of a timer's role. And, because this is Tri Beginner’s Luck, we l...

An accomplished distance runner and multisport athlete, Keshia Roberson knows how to empower athletes by organizing and getting communities to move. She is a member of the Artemis Racing Team and a run ambassador for Pacers Running. She is filled with radical joy - and wants to share that with everyone.       Keshia is a multisport athlete who has participated in duathlon and triathlons and is now...

When a love for photography is coupled with a love for racing, you get a power couple passionate about capturing memories and sharing them with the world.  Mark Evan and Netty Nygard are behind The Nordica Photography, celebrating their year anniversary this month.     This duo has a unique story; both are one of nine children, have an incredible race history, and have a lot of heart to give to th...

Ten years in the Triathlon Game, Lynn Mattix has shown, time and again, that she is a true ambassador for the sport.  She is a woman on purpose with purpose, and she wants to continue to give to sport for years to come.    Over the course of Lynn’s race career, she has finished over 5 Ironman races, 10x 70.3 finishes qualifying for the World Championships, and a host of marathons, including Conque...

Community Focused. Advocate. Leader. Ph. D. Student. Triathlete.  Maria Paredes Fernandez is all these things and more.      Growing up, Maria had to focus on education; however, as an adult, Maria has fully accepted her athletic calling while still pursuing her Ph.d. Maria realized she didn’t have to choose between education and sport, yet could do both and do them well.   Maria is the vice presi...

  Sister Madona Buder is the world record holder for being the oldest woman to ever finish an Ironman Triathlon.  Most recently, at 92, she completed the Sprint Triathalon at  USA Triathlon Age Group Nationals.    She is witty, wise, and an excellent conversationalist.  This episode is one where you can just sit back, listen, and imagine being in the room listening to amazing stories.    Sister Ma...

You don’t need a plan before you try.  Sometimes, you just have to go for it and put your faith in the journey. The most adventurous roads can lead us to places we never even imagined. Heather Jackson isn’t afraid of this type of adventure, and as her fans, we are lucky to share in her journey.    From Division 1 Ice Hockey to an Ironman Champion, Jackson is a force to be reckoned with. Most recen...

Hearing your name called when you cross the finish line is one of the coolest and most anticipated parts of racing.  This week, we hear stories from race announcer, Tony Lugo, who is also a triathlete and former triathlon coach.    Tony announces for Ironman and cycling events around the world.  He is a 13-time Ironman Finisher, 4-time Marathon Major’s Finisher, and 1-time Challenge Roth finisher....

Every triathlete has a story. Every triathlete who sets out on the journey to tri has a reason why they decide to push their limits. At Tri Beginner’s Luck, we desire to uncover it all and share the stories and why behind trying. This week we interview two beginners with incredible stories. Angela Shannon, at 60 years of age, took charge by opening herself for a new challenge. Angelina Miller’s ex...

In order to play the game - and to play well - you’ve got to know the rules of the game. Triathlon is no different!  This week we learn the updated USA Triathlon rules for the comin season as we chat with the  Commissioner of Officials, Mark Turner!  Mark is a fellow triathlete, USAT Level II Endurance and Paratriathlon coach, and an IRONMAN University coach. But we don’t just talk rules! We get i...

This week we interview the #FastBraidFriday Queen, Colleen Quigley!  She is an Olympian in the Steeple Chase. Recently, she found herself curious about triathlon. So, she gave it a tri, because why not?     As an Olympian and competitive athlete, Colleen has skills and she uses them to maximize every opportunity.  She recognized how her abilities in the Steeple Chase could help her in Triathlon. A...