How’d you get started in triathlon? I have been involved in some sort of athletic endeavor since I was a kid, and running and cycling were always in the mix. Fast forward to my mid-40s. My husband started doing triathlons after we moved to Boise. Swimming was his background. It was not mine. So duathlon
How’d you get started in your current sport? I learned how to swim when I was about 4 years old but I wasn’t very good. About the only stroke I could master was the dog paddle. Eventually, I learned a few other strokes but I was never great at swimming. What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had
How’d you get started in triathlon? You also play tennis…how did you get started in tennis? In January 2014 a friend called when she realized Boise was hosting an Ironman 70.3 and said: “Let’s do it!”. I agreed but had one major problem…I didn’t know how to swim. Shortly after agreeing, I joined Axiom gym and joined their morning swim workout. On my 1st day, I swam the whole workout with my head completely
How’d you get started in tri’s and/or running? I started running because I’m a little stubborn. The doctor told me “I could never run unless I loss a substantial amount of weight.” Last year I ran my first 10K after losing a whole person (130 lbs)… Right afterwards I signed up for my first sprint
How did you get started in your current sport? Ariel: I’ve always had a competitive spirit. I was a Division 1 pole vaulter, a sport that doesn’t continue easily after college, so I was looking for something new to do for a hobby. I met Matt and after hearing about his triathlon experiences I figured I
How’d you get started in the sport of triathlon? I started doing triathlons about 2 years ago as the result of an ankle injury! I had been running prior to that but the injury prevented me from running for almost a year. My doctor suggested I try swimming as a form of exercise while the
Stephanie Sibal – PH Swim Athlete What got you started in your swim journey? My swim journey first started with a planned vacation involving lots of water activities. Now, based on my experience with training, I can swim to keep my exercise from being routine-something I now enjoy and it’s a great workout. This is