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Beginner triathlon guides
Everything I would tell a friend before their first triathlon. Free, no signup.
Your first triathlon in Florida: how to pick a race
How to pick a beginner-friendly first triathlon in Florida: distance, swim type, timing, and what to look for on the race page.
Pool swim triathlons in Florida
Upcoming pool-swim triathlons in Florida and the Southeast for first-timers who want to skip open water.
Beginner triathlons near Orlando, Tampa, and Miami
Upcoming beginner-friendly triathlons near Orlando/Clermont, Tampa Bay, and Miami/South Florida, with SoftStart Scores.
What gear do you actually need for a sprint triathlon?
The short, honest gear list for a first sprint triathlon: what is required, what helps, and what to skip.
Open water swim panic: what to do
A simple plan for panic in a triathlon open water swim: how to stop, breathe, rest legally, and keep going.
Sprint triathlon training plan for beginners (12 weeks)
A simple 12-week sprint triathlon training plan outline for beginners, with weekly focus and sessions.
Free First Tri Starter Kit (PDF)
12-week couch-to-sprint outline, race-day packing list, open-water panic plan.
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