The future of Triathlon is in good hands!

Editor's note: I recently connected with Chad and had an opportunity to read his blog. He is writing some great content from the perspective of a husband and father juggling family, training, work and life, as many of us do. He writes to his young children through his blog and interviews other athletes who also juggle training and family life. He will be publishing some of his posts and interviews on Trifuel, but first I wanted to give an intro and some background. So below you can read Chad's story and we'll post one of his pieces tomorrow.
~ Tribro

No matter which camp you reside, lover or hater of Lance Armstrong, there is no denying his impact on the sport of Triathlon. Not only on the podium, and the attention to the professional ranks, but the exposure he brings to the races themselves. Media flocked to Panama to see Lance, then to Galveston, and now the media is here at the St. Croix 70.3 Ironman thanks to Lance. The additional attention is great for the communities in which we race.

Since Lance Armstrong's blazing return to triathlon at the Panama 70.3, there has been much debate about what his return will mean for our sport. I am writing today as an industry professional, from the perspective of my ten years of working full-time as a triathlon coach. I think there is incredible potential for both growth and impact; but managed poorly it could precipitate the decline of multisport as we know it.

Beyond Celebrity Status

Fact: you will not become efficient at swimming, biking or running over night. Sorry to burst your bubble. This is NOT an easy sport.

Check your ego at the door because chances are someone fifty pounds heavier than you will lap you in the pool. Not to mention she will be ten or fifteen years older than you.