First Triathlon Race Day! | Zero To Hero Tri Plan Ep.4

The training is complete so that means only one thing, it's time to race! We follow Alex through his first ever triathlon at Blenheim Palace, how did he do?! Now it's your turn! Check out the full plan 👇
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[@KwadSkwad]

I think this captures the spirit of triathlon: it’s not all gear and fancy bikes, but the smile on his face and that sense of accomplishment is priceless. congratulations!!

[@lemfunk]

But tbf he did have a lot of fancy gear and full swift setup and a pretty fancy bike to race with ….. but still good man was awesome to watch.

[@SR77SR]

8:26 Ah yes, not just a great athlete, but a man of culture as well

[@1999vizz]

Huzzah!

[@sarahdykeman2024]

Fav part of the video haha

[@Justme-km4hm]

Especially since they were ducks. 😂

[@LukasD89]

This is so beautiful and the best thing is, while I love watching the pros and stuff, this is so much more relatable and a realistic prospect for guys like me, starting from pretty much zero. Thanks for the journey and congrats

[@intothelabyrith]

I literally cried when he crossed that finish line knowing one day I want to achieve it too!! @GTN please please continue this series. We want to see a woman too!

[@laurrelei]

Watching this guy do his first triathlon actually inspired me to go for it. I've been thinking about it for years. Always put it off. But now I've started training and everything! Good job man, and I hope to join you soon as a triathlete myself!

[@flynnifyable]

Do it! I just did my first one in August, and finished it. Mine had a mountainous bike ride which I thought was going to kill me, my next one will be closer to home and much flatter. Now I just need to make friends with someone who has a bike like that to lend...

[@sambowood1]

" look at all these chickens" just burst out laughing at work over this on my break 🤣 couple funny looks from colleagues 😄

[@kimbrink8257]

After watching GTN videos for months and months, I also did my first sprint a week ago! It has been really really great to follow Alex's journey, with a sense of comfort that all the first-timer unknowns and questions I've had were valid and experienced by many -- in 'real-time' as well! Alex -- you're a legend! Well done dude. I think @Global Triathlon Network can see how valuable this is for everyone here in the comments section 🙌🏼

[@stevenlloyd6325]

Absolutely loved watching this journey. Well done to all!!

[@glennclapp2537]

Very cool series. Looking forward to episode 50 in which you finish an iron man!

[@robertmcclelland1796]

Today I completed my first sprint triathlon and I must say that it feels amazing to say I’ve completed one. This series was a huge inspiration in the months leading up to the race and I probably watched it more times than I can count. Thank you Alex and GTN for showing the trials and triumphs of a beginner and how anyone can go from zero to hero as long as they put in the work!

[@charvlim5159]

If Mark was really your friend he’d lend you his Canyon speedmax 😁

[@beb7427]

lol, but in all seriousness putting someone inexperienced in triathlon bike is kinda dangerous.

[@elijahkwon422]

@@beb7427 Agreed, especially if they are not technically confident then the road bike will probably be faster

[@frannelk]

Hahahahahahah

[@StartAStudio]

Super relatable... Whilst I really enjoy all the bigger, pro event videos and in-depth techniques and tips. This is great and reminds me I really need to book some shorter events before my first BIG tri next Summer.

[@deanb61]

Brought memories of my first one back (it was only 3 years ago). Totally understand the nervousness at the start, just not knowing what it's going to be like, also the support an camaraderie hinted at around the event is pretty unique to triathlon in my experience. What more can I say...Alex will be signing up for an ironman before he knows it :)

[@nataliazen]

Well done!!!!

[@luisfneves]

Congrats Alex.... Really enjoyed this series as I was preparing to my first sprint and had the same struggles.... Wondering what is next for Alex? Really like all the presenters but having Alex in front of the camera really connects to the more "normal people" starting on the sport.

[@lennardpaulus235]

Great work man! Keep it going

[@adorersamantha]

I wanna see more Alex! :) This was so great to watch his journey and see his confidence grow

[@JcwW-yx6hu]

Enjoyed the series, well done, great job !!

[@nicolanewsome8517]

Well done Alex!! Great achievement.. Really enjoyed following this series.

[@nehallavey-khan7209]

Well done Alex. Really enjoyed this series 👍🏽

[@pjlehtim]

Nicely done! I find this series extremely motivating!

[@alisontriathlonlover]

Congratulations 🎉 💪

[@thegeeker75]

Congrats for this triathlon you did an amazing job!!

[@stevenagel6096]

Nothing beats finishing the first tri. So good!

[@Dilja0001]

Well done 👌 this is truly inspiring

[@simon84uk]

Well done Alex! Amazing work, been a great series to follow along with

[@jascollinscork]

My 1st time seeing this series!! I'm running and cycling ATM so I find this quite encouraging to make me go and practise my swimming to go on and do a Tri!! Thanks GCN

[@davidporter2828]

Quite simply a brilliant little film. Well done!

[@elliegrimes7712]

Well done Alex, great job! Also loved how relatable this is.

[@karimemv]

Well done! I really enjoyed this series and followed it closely along with my training for my first sprint, thanks guys!

[@alnomesamy]

Great effort, well done. Please do more of these 'journey' videos. :)

[@oliviant2235]

I loved this series!, very good job GTN creating it. Congratulations Alex!

[@scrope1]

Well done! Great series, looking forward to more episodes 🙂

[@tombiemans165]

Well done Alex! Big up

[@nightraid7]

Congrats Alex, good job 🍺

[@Ice242424]

Great job Alex you did amazing. Such a fun journey to be a part of

[@KonstantinosTsolakidis]

A really good idea having this kind of beginner series! Well done guys!

[@elgrancriticon8586]

Awesome progress Alex, thanks for all these videos they are very helpful for me :)

[@RunFishBrad]

Smashed it Alex! Well done

[@mubbasheerkhan8713]

Very well done Alex, looking forward to my own start in Triathlon

[@andreaidnob]

Congrats Alex! That's a new experience you gave to your life. Wish you hundreds of those days in the future!

[@harrydambrogio2]

Great job!

[@steve.doublebluffdartsplay6960]

Many Congratulations Alex. I’m thinking of getting into triathlons and seeing your journey gives me a little more confidence and a great insight. Also, watching this series of videos is what has introduced me to the channel, subscriber earned!

[@pandate2036]

I think I went off in the wave after you for my first triathlon! I was wondering why I kept seeing GTN people around!! Massive congratulations!!

[@kimwhite9252]

Loved the series! Helps my motivation to do my first triathlon. Thank you!

[@runspace]

Great job! Thanks so much for this, and for the free plan as well! Much appreciated!!!

[@n4Sphere]

much respect and a good motivation for me to see how much you have improved. i am also staring out with triathlon :)

[@angelaCB1415]

Great job Alex!!

[@ewtcizs1101]

Would love to see more from Alex!

[@therunningbible1277]

Great work Alex. I've really enjoyed these videos as I'm currently training for my first tri. I hope you do more of these for your next journey.

[@tnan123]

Great job Alex! Very inspiring to see how much progress was made in this series and to see that Alex is gonna continue with triathlon as well!

[@darnellhenderson2170]

Thanks for the video! Would love to see something like this again. I learned a lot for his journey. Also clipless peddles were a game changer for me.

[@alexcortez4628]

What a nice incentive. I'm new to triathlon and that motivates me to keep going. thanks

[@andykidd6643]

Very cool to see!

[@florencecarruthers4677]

I've got my first triathlon in 2 weeks and have been following along in a similar time frame. Great series for newbies!

[@3WalkingPoles]

Well done! At last someone I can relate my experience to.

[@roberttownsend1530]

What a rooster - well done, Alex!

[@tarjeib4063]

Well done!

[@pugsreeves9719]

Agreed really captured the hole triathlon world in real people's terms great job GTN

[@eoincasey5461]

Well done 👍

[@djpower5]

Well done Alex 👏 the mount/dismount on the bike were super smooth! Simple things like that always help calm you down for the whole event..! Onto the next one!

[@pavelverbsky838]

Way to go Alex! So glad you had great experience. I totally related to your nervousness before the swim start 😉. It was fun to watch your whole journey ... It brought back many memories from my first race.

[@brylemacasuhot9231]

congrats

[@phillipgartner7879]

epic result!!

[@sparkles877]

This is massively helpful for me! I'm doing my first sprint triathlon on the 9th of July and to say I'm terrified is an understatement. Huge well done!

[@kofuzi]

This was a fun series to follow. Well done!

[@4726trav]

Nice job. Good on ya

[@lipstickandtrainers]

Loved watching this! My first sprint triathlon is in just over 2 weeks and I have been on a very similar journey, hoping for the same things!

[@deputyfk]

Congratulations Alex! Job well done by you and all involved. Just makes me want to do A Sprint Tri even more then I already do. Ah if I only had swim access. Great stuff so so keep it coming!!

[@richardsaunders3096]

Way to go Alex! Reminds me of my journey to my first Sprint. Great series, and great to see folks featured who aren't pro or competing for age-group wins. Well done GTN!

[@corecreekproductions6533]

Awesome! I just did my first triathlon last week and completely understand that dread of waiting to go in the water. As soon as I finished though I was already thinking of doing another - Olympic distance next! I hope you continue your journey as well!

[@BabaDeyTri]

Well done

[@BoneThugsNL]

Doing my first sprint tri in a couple weeks also 🤞🤞🦾🦾

[@dsidney89]

Good luck with it

[@BoneThugsNL]

@@dsidney89 thank u 👍👊

[@alexmeheust4464]

Good job and welcome to triathletes' family :)

[@thechristiancuber2716]

Congrats on the finish! I did my first triathlon on the 18th and it was a blast! It rained the whole time but that only made the shower after so much better

[@rspringphotography]

this video is so motivating. I also wanted to do my first two triathlons this year, but unfortunately both were cancelled. Now I used the summer to train my bike session and now in winter I focus my run and swim session. Can't wait to start at my first triathlon. keep up the good work with such great content

[@Littlebigexplorations]

Well done Alex!!

[@mikelaney250]

Congrats Alex. The whole reason I subscribed to GTN was for tips on swimming as I competed in my first Tri this summer. I've cycled and ran for years, but never swam in a competitive manner and it showed as I can only describe the swim as "surviving". There were a couple of really nervous lifeguards following along behind me on paddle boards. My only pool time this summer consisted of about 2 hours of which 30 min was napping on a pool noodle so I can only blame myself there. Good luck with the future events as I'm hooked now. God Bless.

[@OMCBOONE]

Well done Alex!

[@n2e]

It’s aspiring. I am preparing to start a sprint in a few months. Well done 🎉

[@katerinastaskova1224]

Good job! Congratulations 👏 My first sprint triatlon will be 6.5. 2023 This video help me relax. I have such a big respect from open water swim. No afraid, but just wories 😂 But I believe in myself. When I start somethings I finished.

[@iggalan]

Wow nice and smooth flying mount & dismount! You did a great job there. With clip pedals is a bit harder but you got the basics. My recommendation is get comfortable with the sprint distance before going for the Olympic distance, doubling everything is quite a lot. Swim a lot and start upping your running mileage progressively, and your next triathlon will be a walk on the park.

[@athinagkogkou4151]

Well done! Nice time to see your effort! I am having my first triathlon on Sunday! I will try to enjoy it and I don't care if I finish last. Only worries. .. open water swim. I need calm and clear waters 🙃. It seems that the weather will do me a favor. Wish to have fun and many more 🏊‍♀️ 🚴‍♀️ 🏃‍♀️ to come!

[@stevenlockey2022]

Well done Alex. I wouldn't worry about the time for your 1st event. Finishing is by far the biggest achievement. As you said future events you can work on your transitions that will bring your times down.

[@davidecerri]

Well done Alex! I hope we'll see you again soon in front of the camera!

[@leeomurchu1213]

Well done, so much time you can make up on the bike and knock a few mins off the run and you'll be well on target. Very well done though and glad to see you managed to get a nice bike to use. 💪 Lets keep it rolling GTN and follow Alex through to Oly and sure at that point a 70.3 isn't a huge leap. 🤷‍♂️ 👍

[@ornithoriusspekulatiusdere7111]

good job !

[@ThingsWithAli]

my boy alex!

[@richcrompton6891]

Well done Alex, you do realise there’s no going back now! You are a triathlete!

[@morosis82]

I've done a lot of sprint triathlons, started with Supersprint on a corporate series. Even when I was pushing close to 1:10 for a sprint (and almost crossed 40min for Supersprint) you still get that nervousness literally every time you line up. Love it! Aiming to get back into the swing and finally do the Hervey Bay Hundred which I've been putting off for years. I remember once having to fill in for another teams relay swim leg, 5 minutes after finishing my run. Huge rush, exciting racing.

[@SBoots29]

That was a great journey. Congratulations on your first of many. Clipless pedals good choice and the times will show. Next, Aero bars.

[@agenthoini]

Nice job on completing your first triathlon :) Wouldve preferred to see the old bike tho :D

[@Amtcboy]

Good running form.

[@gemmatredwell1734]

Well done Alex great achievement and it sounds like you've caught the triathlon bug.

[@godspeedglen]

Way to go! Thank you for making this series for us average Joes

[@gtn]

Our pleasure! We're glad you like the series.

[@Appetite4Rose]

Really brilliant to see Alex compete the Sprint distance rather than the Super Sprint… onwards and upwards in your Triathlon training and racing, Alex 💪💪💪

[@livinginsyn4814]

y'all should keep doing videos with Alex!

[@jmdc33]

I loved this! I'm in a similar position training for my first triathlon. Did you keep an eye on your v02 max during training and if so did you see much of an increase?

[@str8shooter-talk116]

Way to go Alex! Way to go GTN for supporting him through this. Being new to the sport as well, I can appreciate the level of support needed for these journeys! Sounds like Beers are on alex for a while 😂

[@Szarlus]

I am thinking about attempting my first tri next year (currently running quite a lot and occasionally riding a bike) and this series is what I needed to believe I can actually achieve this :D Great job Alex! WTG :D

[@gtn]

Do it 🙌