{"id":929,"date":"2021-02-24T10:11:09","date_gmt":"2021-02-24T10:11:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/2021\/02\/14\/why-start-doing-triathlons\/"},"modified":"2022-01-03T11:26:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-03T11:26:47","slug":"why-start-doing-triathlons","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/en\/triathlon-en\/why-start-doing-triathlons\/","title":{"rendered":"Why start doing triathlons?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>There are several reasons to start training for a triathlon. For example, you could be a fanatic swimmer, cyclist or runner and be wanting to achieve more than what you already do. A triathlon is of course the perfect challenge at such a point. Another possibility is that after getting a, let\u2019s say running injury, you change to swimming and\/or cycling to stay fit. After your recovery from the running injury, the step to a triathlon is made easy!<\/p>\n<p>Are you not a swimmer yourself (or runner or cyclist)? Not a problem at all! You can also take triathlons in a team. These teams consist of a minimum of two and a maximum of three participants. In this way you can divide the different components of a triathlon per participant, so that everyone is able to get the best out of themselves! What is useful to know before you start training for a triathlon: it is extremely addictive!<\/p>\n<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-2727 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03741_DxO.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"741\" height=\"494\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03741_DxO.jpg 741w, https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03741_DxO-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/DSC03741_DxO-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 741px) 100vw, 741px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>I started in 2007. At the time, I taught swimming lessons to a lady who was planning a triathlon with a friend. During the time I helped her with the preparation of the triathlon her friend got injured. Because she wanted to do the triathlon, she asked me if I wanted to take the place of her friend. I did this with great pleasure and since then I have done between 10 and 12 triathlons every season, why addicted?<\/p>\n<p>I am convinced that everyone can work towards a healthier lifestyle at his or her level. Do you want to start training for a triathlon and would you like help from an expert? Do you want to get the most out of yourself and achieve your goals? Please contact me! I&#8217;ll be happy to help you with your first triathlon!<\/p>\n<p>Read more on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/blog\/what-do-you-need-to-start-doing-triathlons\/\">what you need<\/a> to start doing triathlons, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/en\/triathlon\/6-triathlon-mistakes-to-avoid\/\">commonly made mistakes<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tri-ptstudio.nl\/en\/triathlon\/10-tips-for-triathlon-beginners\/\">triathlon tips<\/a>!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There are several reasons to start training for a triathlon. For example, you could be a fanatic swimmer, cyclist or runner and be wanting to achieve more than what you already do. A triathlon is of course the perfect challenge at such a point. 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