If we want something we’ve never had, we must do something we’ve never done. To achieve the extraordinary requires both desire and planning, and belief as well as action.
Triathlon equally reveals and builds character. Commitment, determination, patience, focus, application, work ethic and self-belief are all important elements for success in triathlon. But the benefits of triathlon transcend the sport itself and the definition of that success will be different for each of us. As a competitive sport, it’s all too easy to become fixated on the races and the race outcomes. But training for and competing in triathlon means different things for each of us.
For some of us, just getting to the starting line may be our biggest challenge. For others, getting to the finish line is all that matters, while still others target time and personal bests, winning races or even representing their country on a global stage.
