Judi Fluger

Helps new athletes understand the differences between sprint, Olympic, and longer-course triathlon formats while evaluating readiness, training expectations, and race-day goals. Naturally supports registration consideration for MMRaces triathlon events.

Get ready for your first sprint triathlon with a complete race-day checklist covering gear, transition setup, timing, and beginner-friendly preparation tips.

Choosing your first half marathon goal time can feel exciting and a little overwhelming. For many runners, signing up is the easy part; the bigger question is figuring out what your goal should actually be. Should you aim to simply finish, push for a specific time, or try to match what other runners are doing? The truth is that your first half marathon goal should reflect your training, experience, and current fitness—not outside expectations. A realistic goal time helps shape every part of...