“…each day I take to the roads as a beginner, a child, a poet. Seeking the innocence of the beginner, the wonder of the child and the vision of the poet. Hoping for new appreciation of the landscape, a new perspective of my inner world , some new insights on life, a new response to existence and myself…
…Still, there is always the chance I’ll have beginner’s luck. And this run, this hour, this day may begin in delight and end in wisdom.” (p. 121)
-Dr. George Sheehan
There is something about waking up before the sun rises with a goal and determination with other like-minded athletes at your side.This last stop on the 8th Continent Soymilk Taste of Life Tour was the Publix Family Fitness Weekend Triathlon. Not only is Publix my favorite grocery store in Florida because of how much they care for their employees and staff, but they also carry 8th Continent Soymilk- just saying. 
Want to start training for a triathlon yourself?
Here are some great beginner tips when training:
-Never go up in minutes/miles by more than 10% per week. This decreases your chance for injuries.
-Get lots of sleep, this is the only part of your 24 hour day for real recuperation. Take advantage. It will also keep you mentally sharp.
-If you feel run-down at the beginning of your routine, don’t push yourself. You don’t need to do all of your minutes every time. Your body is just telling you ‘whoa! I’m gonna need a little more rest today – an unscheduled light workout will suit me just fine.’ If you feel rundown and push yourself to do your minutes or miles, you will only feel worse in the following days and this can lead to injuries and or sickness.
-When training for your swim, make sure you go a little farther then your needed distance. You will definitely have confidence then. Swimming can be scary – especially if one can’t touch or see the ground.
-Like the swim, do a few bike or runs over the distance needed. Confidence again.
-Don’t train hard the last two weeks before the race.
-Get plenty of sleep several nights before. (You should always be doing this though)
-Do not change your diet before your first triathlon.
Check out more about this event and other awesome events like it!
http://www.familyfitnessweekend.com/
http://www.beginnertriathlete.com/
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