Triathlon – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com Fri, 26 Jul 2019 13:08:39 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://bethanyrutledge.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Untitled-design-24-150x150.png Triathlon – Bethany Rutledge https://bethanyrutledge.com 32 32 Top 4 worst new runner mistakes https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/#comments Thu, 18 Jul 2019 07:45:03 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3618 One of the great things about running is that it’s so simple. Grab some shoes, and you’re ready to go! But that doesn't mean it's easy. In fact, there are four mistakes I see new runners making over and over.

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/beginner-training-tips-new-runner-mistakes/feed/ 9 How to conquer triathlon swimming training https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/#comments Sun, 30 Jun 2019 21:26:52 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3518 Conquer your triathlon swimming training 2019 and find out how to start your triathlon swim training today. The intimidation factor of triathlon swim training has two parts, the physical and the mental. As I mentioned in my story, I completed my first triathlon in 2009, but the idea sparked years earlier Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/three-newbie-swimming-hurdles/feed/ 1 Your ultimate guide to training for a sprint triathlon https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-your-first-sprint-triathlon/ https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-your-first-sprint-triathlon/#comments Mon, 06 May 2019 19:21:29 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=7737 If you can run or walk a mile, you’re ready to train for a sprint triathlon. Don’t believe me? It’s true! At Atlanta Triathlon Club, we’ve trained all kinds of athletes of all ages, taught hundreds to swim, and helped thousands of excited beginners cross their first finish line. In Read more…

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]]> https://bethanyrutledge.com/blog/ultimate-guide-your-first-sprint-triathlon/feed/ 9 Why you should open water swim before your first triathlon https://bethanyrutledge.com/beginner-training-tips/open-water-swim-tips/ Fri, 11 Jan 2019 17:38:06 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3557 As I stood in a cold lake preparing to tackle the John Tanner Sprint, I desperately wished I had done more open water swimming. When the horn went off, the water became a churning mess of flying arms and legs. I got whacked and kicked more times than I could Read more…

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]]> Dos and Don’ts When Learning to Swim for Triathlon https://bethanyrutledge.com/how-to/top-dos-dont-beginner-swimming-training/ Tue, 08 Jan 2019 22:34:26 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3478 At the onset of my training, swim training seemed daunting. Do people really wear those ugly, high-necked bathing suits? Why do I get gassed and have to stop at the wall to hyperventilate after each lap? And how can you effectively “train” if you’re taking constant breaks? We’ll tackle these Read more…

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]]> Quoted in Elite Daily https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/quoted-elite-daily/ Thu, 27 Dec 2018 21:42:10 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3435 [vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] “Through coaching athletes of all kinds for many years,I’ve found that exercising for a cause like a charity event can have a profound effect on mental health and other areas of life.” [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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]]> Review of Courage to Tri https://bethanyrutledge.com/reviews/review-courage-tri/ Sun, 25 Nov 2018 14:29:57 +0000 https://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3101 Thanks to Hilary Topper and A Triathlete’s Diary for a great review of Courage to Tri! “If you thought that you couldn’t do a 5K or a triathlon, this book is for you! It’s a book stocked with determination and inspirational stories that will motivate you to follow your dreams!” Check it Read more…

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]]> Tackling Your First Tri Results! https://bethanyrutledge.com/2018/tackling-first-tri-results/ Sun, 19 Aug 2018 12:10:14 +0000 http://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=3004 Huge thanks to these rockstar ladies who put together an amazing presentation at Courage to Tri: Tackling Your First Tri It was fun watching and commenting over facebook live from my hospital bed. I had the best seat in the house! I’ve had a number of people ask–where can I get Read more…

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]]> An Invite to Celebrate #TriCourage With Me! https://bethanyrutledge.com/courage-to-tri/what-is-tricourage/ Thu, 02 Aug 2018 22:31:50 +0000 http://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=2848 Have you ever heard of the three different types of courage? According to forbes magazine, there are three different types of executive courage. Over the last year, I’ve become enamored with the idea of #trycourage, which eventually morphed into the more endurance-athlete-friendly term #tricourage. I’ve never been a fan of Read more…

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]]> Hello #BookBaby https://bethanyrutledge.com/2018/hello-bookbaby/ Mon, 23 Jul 2018 19:36:00 +0000 http://bethanyrutledge.com/?p=2795   They say getting to pub day is like birthing a baby.   Though I’m guessing that analogy is a slight to mothers everywhere, it’s been a journey to get this far. That’s for sure. And I have tons of folks to thank and credit. I’ll get to those posts Read more…

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