triathlon_article_My_First_Triathlon_Story_Overcoming_Asthma_to_Compete

Hi!! My name is Cynthia Buchanan and I am 46 and 3 weeks ago I signed up for my FIRST Triathlon that is being held on December 3rd in Key West, Florida (where I live)

I begin reading your wonderful website and have been gaining confidence by doing so. I am not a good swimmer so I think that is the area that I will have to train most in.

have severe asthma and growing up I was always embarrassed by this and could not participate in sports because of it. Who know I would be a personal fitness trainer and group exercise instructor and a triathlete as an adult. I also have scoliosis but that never deterred me from exercise and being in many beauty pageants which most of them I won!! I am so excited to be in my first Triathlon……I hope I can do it!! I started training 2 weeks ago so I think I will be prepared by December 3

Cynthia from Florida[/vc_column_text][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2562″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”http://projectdemotest.com/triathanewbie/triathlon-stories/”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_single_image image=”2563″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”http://projectdemotest.com/triathanewbie/profiles/”][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1488619970998{background-color: #f5d078 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”TriathaNewbie.com Recommended Resources:” font_container=”tag:h3|text_align:left|color:%23990000″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1488619979406{background-color: #f5d078 !important;}”][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”3155″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.amazon.com/Triathlete-Magazines-Essential-Week-Training/dp/0446696765/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=triathanewbie08-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=XI4MNQVEAQR7CHTQ&creativeASIN=0446696765″][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2915″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.amazon.com/Aqua-Sphere-Womens-K-180-Goggles/dp/B005Q475YY/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=triathanewbie08-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=BARVHEENMMCEZ2F5&creativeASIN=B005Q475YY”][/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_single_image image=”2918″ img_size=”full” onclick=”custom_link” link=”https://www.amazon.com/Triathlon-Beginners-Everything-nutrition-motivation/dp/1484946790/ref=as_sl_pc_qf_sp_asin_til?tag=triathanewbie08-20&linkCode=w00&linkId=2DYKRAH3UE2II52W&creativeASIN=1484946790″][/vc_column_inner][/vc_row_inner][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/3″ css=”.vc_custom_1487921034167{background-color: #eadcca !important;border-radius: 2px !important;}” el_class=”home-border”][vc_single_image image=”3448″ img_size=”full” alignment=”center” css=”.vc_custom_1488776542968{margin-top: -30px !important;}”][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/3″][vc_empty_space height=”12px”][vc_column_text]

Swim: – Get the low-down on gear, workouts and read tips for training and events.

Bike: – Learn how to structure bike workouts, find safety tips and read recommendations on great bike gear.

Run: – Get the ultimate skinny on running sneakers, running gear, safety tips and much more.

“First Triathlon” Stories
Read stories written by people like YOU who talk about their first triathlon.

“Triathlete Profile
Read interviews of people like YOU who give advice on training, balance and much more.