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Have you dreamed of crossing a finish line but felt like you had no idea how to get from where you are now to the starting line? Whether it's a 5K or triathlon, this book will give you all the insights you need to make it to your first race. Even if you've never done anything athletic, completing a triathlon is in reach if you dedicate the time and put in the effort to "tri."This book is also full of inspirational and motivational stories from women who not only successfully completed a race, but also found new confidence and overcame unhealthy lifestyle choices. Meant for each and every woman, this book is the perfect guide to successfully finish a triathlon with just a few months of effort and dedication. After a life-changing experience, the author went from a career-driven woman to a triathlon enthusiast, eventually turning her passion into a coaching career. Within this book she also shares the story of her own journey. After reading Courage to Tri, you'll be inspired to sign up for your first race and equipped to conquer it.
About the author
USA Triathlon coach and author
Bethany Rutledge believes that crossing a finish line can change your life in amazing ways. Once an unlikely endurance athlete herself, she and her husband are now co-owners of Atlanta Triathlon Club, a large triathlon community in Atlanta, GA. The couple also owns Energy Lab, a unique cycling and coaching studio. Bethany is a two-time Kona qualifier, and throughout her career as a coach, she has worked with hundreds of athletes. She is also part of the USA Triathlon Southeast Regional Council and regularly writes for publications like
Triathlete Magazine,
Women's Running Magazine, and
Training Peaks. Bethany also co-hosts a weekly podcast "Grit and Dirt," showcasing athletes who have made huge life changes (the grit) and the path that led them there (the dirt). She is involved in various organizations such as the Scott Rigsby Foundation, the Kyle Pease Foundation, Lifeline Animal Project, and the Atlanta Tri Club Paratriathlon Program.
Summary
Have you dreamed of crossing a finish line but felt like you had no idea how to get from where you are now to the starting line? Whether it’s a 5K, triathlon, or some other starting line, this book is here to give you all the insights you need to make it to your first race.
