Courage to Tri: Finish Your First Triathlon. a Motivational How-To for Women.

Have you dreamed of crossing a finish line but felt like you have no idea how to get from where you are now to the starting line? Do you have a secret goal that you're terrified to start because you're afraid you might fail? Whether it's a 5K, triathlon, or some other starting line, this book is here to inspire you and give you all the insights you need to make it to your first race with confidence. Even if you've never done anything athletic in your entire life, completing a triathlon is ultimately up to your willingness to dedicate the time and put in the effort to "try."

Full of stories from women just like you who have taken steps to change their lives, you'll find yourself inspired and connecting with them. These women not only successfully completed a race, they found new confidence, overcame unhealthy lifestyle choices, and made new friends who have become lifelong confidantes. Meant for each and every woman--whether you're fit or a self-proclaimed couch potato--who's ever dreamed of crossing their first finish line. This book is the perfect how-to guide on successfully completing a triathlon with just a few months of effort and dedication.

After a life-changing experience, the author went from a harried, career-driven woman to a triathlon enthusiast as she completely immersed herself in the endurance sport. She turned her passion into a coaching career and since then has coached hundreds of women to conquer their goals. She shares her own story as well as those of the women she interviewed for this book. After reading Courage to Tri, you'll be inspired to sign up for your first race and given the tools to actually conquer it.


Author: Bethany Rutledge
Publisher: Meyer & Meyer Media
Published: 07/01/2018
Pages: 256
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 8.40h x 5.50w x 0.70d
ISBN: 9781782551355

About the Author
Rutledge, Bethany: - 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.