From running to your first triathlon

You can already run. Here is where you pick up the other two.

West Side Tri Club helps runners and active beginners get into triathlon, one sensible step at a time. Start with the run you know, add swimming and cycling at a pace that suits you, and build toward finishing your first sprint triathlon.

Where to start

Running is the on-ramp. If you are new to it or coming back after time away, the running guides cover form, pacing, shoes, and staying injury-free, the foundation everything else is built on.

Triathlon is the destination. The triathlon guides explain what a race actually involves, how a beginner-friendly sprint works, learning to swim and ride, and getting through transitions without the panic.

New to all this?

A sprint triathlon is the friendly end of the sport, and you do not need expensive gear to start. Browse the latest posts to find your way in.