• Sharon's first sprint triathlon race recap
• Navigating transition and race morning logistics
• Pool swim challenges and crowded swim lanes
• Managing race-day nerves and swim anxiety
• Bike course strategy, hills, and passing athletes
• Lessons learned from a first triathlon experience
• Garmin triathlon mode mistakes and race data mishaps
• The importance of proper triathlon gear and fit
• Why local sprint triathlons are great first events
• What surprised Sharon most on race day
• Comparing training expectations to race reality
• Planning upcoming sprint and Olympic-distance races
• Discussing future 70.3 goals
• Why community support matters for new triathletes

Learn more about coaching, bike fitting, training plans, and the Be Fierce community:

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Follow along as Sharon's "Baby Triathlete" journey continues in future episodes.

If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels.

We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!

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Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!

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In this episode:

• Lindsay's journey from Ironman and Kona to gravel racing
• Why she chose Unbound 200 as her first ultra-endurance gravel event
• What makes gravel racing so different from road cycling and triathlon
• Racing through thunderstorms, lightning, mud, and changing conditions
• How Unbound's support system and drop bags work
• The crash at mile 40 and continuing despite injuries
• Nutrition lessons learned over 200+ miles
• Mechanical skills every endurance athlete should learn
• Tubeless tires, chains, flat repairs, and race-day bike prep
• Training for a 200-mile gravel race
• The supportive culture of the gravel community
• Why more women should consider gravel racing
• The unforgettable finish line experience at Unbound
• Lessons in resilience, adaptability, and embracing new challenges

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If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels.

We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!

Click here to schedule a consultation

Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!

Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling

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In this episode:

• Sharon shares her experience completing her first-ever open water swim event
• The unexpected challenge of wearing a wetsuit for the first time
• Why open water swimming feels completely different from pool swimming
• Learning to sight and stay on course
• Race starts, swim anxiety, and building confidence in open water
• Pool swim triathlons versus open water triathlons
• Brick workouts and practicing transitions
• Choosing race-day gear and tri-suits
• Common mistakes first-time triathletes worry about
• Managing pre-race nerves and expectations
• The value of experience over perfection
• Looking ahead to Sharon's first sprint triathlon in just 11 days

Key Takeaway:

Confidence doesn't come from having all the answers. It comes from showing up, practicing, learning, and gaining experience one step at a time. Every experienced triathlete was once a beginner.

Connect with Be Fierce Multisport:

Website: https://befiercemultisport.com

Be Fierce. Be You.

If you are training for a Triathlon or Run event of any distance from your first 10k to your first full IRONMAN and beyond, connect with Jill to talk about how to take your performance to the next level! Jill is the Head Coach and owner of Be Fierce Multisport is a full time, professional coach and works with athletes of all skill levels.

We also specialize in training for runDisney race, as Jill is an avid runDisney fan with 7 Dopey finishes and nearly 100 Disney races under her legs - she knows the courses and how to train for them!

Click here to schedule a consultation

Tired of cycling in your basement alone? Peloton and Zwift has gotten old? Try live online group cycling with Be Fierce Multisport - now in Beta and accepting founding members!

Join our virtual group cycling beta at 👉 https://fierce.li/cycling

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