Endurance Unlimited Season 2, Ep. 10: Building An Inspirational Triathlon Community with Joy Miles
Aug 24, 2020
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Signing Up Before Knowing How To Swim
- Joy signed up for her first triathlon before she could swim and then practiced daily for three months to prepare.
- She learned on race day, fought in the swim, figured out gears on a bike she just bought, and finished strong on the run.
A Rough First Open-Water Experience
- During her first open-water race a competitor grabbed her ankle and she instinctively kicked back and kept going.
- Some participants told her she had no business being there, but she persisted and used it as motivation.
Meet Athletes Where They Are
- Meet every athlete where they are and reassure them you will help them each step of the way.
- Focus on comfort and confidence first to build long-term participation.