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!!
@lemfunk2 жыл бұрын
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.
@SR77SR2 жыл бұрын
8:26 Ah yes, not just a great athlete, but a man of culture as well
@1999vizz2 жыл бұрын
Huzzah!
@sarahdykeman20242 жыл бұрын
Fav part of the video haha
@Justme-km4hm2 жыл бұрын
Especially since they were ducks. 😂
@LukasD892 жыл бұрын
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
@laurrelei2 жыл бұрын
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!
@flynnifyable2 жыл бұрын
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...
@intothelabyrith2 жыл бұрын
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!
@stevenlloyd63252 жыл бұрын
Absolutely loved watching this journey. Well done to all!!
@sambowood12 жыл бұрын
" look at all these chickens" just burst out laughing at work over this on my break 🤣 couple funny looks from colleagues 😄
@kimbrink82572 жыл бұрын
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 🙌🏼
@robertmcclelland1796 Жыл бұрын
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!
@deanb612 жыл бұрын
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 :)
@StartAStudio2 жыл бұрын
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.
@adorersamantha2 жыл бұрын
I wanna see more Alex! :) This was so great to watch his journey and see his confidence grow
@glennclapp25372 жыл бұрын
Very cool series. Looking forward to episode 50 in which you finish an iron man!
@jascollinscork2 жыл бұрын
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
@stevenagel60962 жыл бұрын
Nothing beats finishing the first tri. So good!
@pugsreeves97192 жыл бұрын
Agreed really captured the hole triathlon world in real people's terms great job GTN
@luisfneves2 жыл бұрын
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.
@charvlim51592 жыл бұрын
If Mark was really your friend he’d lend you his Canyon speedmax 😁
@beb74272 жыл бұрын
lol, but in all seriousness putting someone inexperienced in triathlon bike is kinda dangerous.
@elijahkwon4222 жыл бұрын
@@beb7427 Agreed, especially if they are not technically confident then the road bike will probably be faster
@frannelk2 жыл бұрын
Hahahahahahah
@pandate20362 жыл бұрын
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!!
@katerinastaskova1224 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nightraid72 жыл бұрын
Congrats Alex, good job 🍺
@steve.doublebluffdartsplay69602 жыл бұрын
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!
@florencecarruthers46772 жыл бұрын
I've got my first triathlon in 2 weeks and have been following along in a similar time frame. Great series for newbies!
@morosis82 Жыл бұрын
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.
@nicolanewsome85172 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex!! Great achievement.. Really enjoyed following this series.
@michaelhardie91932 жыл бұрын
Loved watching this series as I am toying with the idea of a tri. Started running at the start of the pandemic and dropped 40kg. Now looking for a new challenge and TRI is what I am thinking. Been on Zwift for 2 months now to get my cycling legs. Maybe 2023
@flynnifyable2 жыл бұрын
Do it!
@AndrewShakespeare2 жыл бұрын
Triathlon isn't as daunting as it seems from the outside. There are distances for everyone, any safe bike will do, we're all in lycra so no need to worry about what you're wearing, and everyone is super supportive. I waited about 20 years to do triathlon because I was afraid I'd be near the back. I've done a few and I am near the back but I get to the finish.
@flynnifyable2 жыл бұрын
@@AndrewShakespeare My first race I was terrified at all of the absurdities like that I would be dead last, that little children on tricycles or nuns on one-speeds would pass me on the hills (there were some KILLER hills), and was dreading it. Then I completed it, but was indeed dead last among those who finished. Fully half of the field either didn't complete or didn't show up, and it (I hope permanently) fixed that fear. I realized that giving up was so much worse than finishing last, and that now I knew what I didn't prioritize in my training. It's amazing how facing or realizing something that terrifies you frees you of the terror. Also, there was a nun in full habit at the prerace briefing, so the Universe likes to mess with me and that has to be factored in.
@sparkles877 Жыл бұрын
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!
@nehallavey-khan72092 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex. Really enjoyed this series 👍🏽
@alnomesamy2 жыл бұрын
Great effort, well done. Please do more of these 'journey' videos. :)
@tombiemans165 Жыл бұрын
Well done Alex! Big up
@Szarlus2 жыл бұрын
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
@gtn2 жыл бұрын
Do it 🙌
@richcrompton68912 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex, you do realise there’s no going back now! You are a triathlete!
@richardsaunders30962 жыл бұрын
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!
@iggalan2 жыл бұрын
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.
@karimemv2 жыл бұрын
Well done! I really enjoyed this series and followed it closely along with my training for my first sprint, thanks guys!
@nunyun13462 жыл бұрын
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.
@roberttownsend15302 жыл бұрын
What a rooster - well done, Alex!
@kofuzi2 жыл бұрын
This was a fun series to follow. Well done!
@Appetite4Rose2 жыл бұрын
Really brilliant to see Alex compete the Sprint distance rather than the Super Sprint… onwards and upwards in your Triathlon training and racing, Alex 💪💪💪
@andreaidnob2 жыл бұрын
Congrats Alex! That's a new experience you gave to your life. Wish you hundreds of those days in the future!
@stevenlockey20222 жыл бұрын
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.
@oliviant22352 жыл бұрын
I loved this series!, very good job GTN creating it. Congratulations Alex!
@djpower52 жыл бұрын
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!
@nicholasrubin12 жыл бұрын
About to do my first open water triathlon at Hever Castle and this was a great motivator! Like you, Alex, I've swim the distance in the pool (just about) but a little nervous about having to bash it out in one go and without the comfort of little breaks at the end of each length!! One week to go!!
@StartAStudio2 жыл бұрын
Best of luck with that... I think that's what's putting me off booking my first sprint at the moment. The Fear!!.... I guess you can take some breaststroke breathers midway if needed.
@pierce91282 жыл бұрын
So glad u got a road bike for the race. Congratulations 👏🎉. I haven't been brave enough yet to do a sprint only did 2 try a tri's so can't call myself a triathlet yet. Massive well done, and to do a sprint for your 1st race is amazing.
@oj9782 жыл бұрын
Nah you're a triathlete. Well done to you too
@tnan1232 жыл бұрын
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!
@davidecerri2 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex! I hope we'll see you again soon in front of the camera!
@rspringphotography2 жыл бұрын
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
@darnellhenderson21702 жыл бұрын
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.
@davidporter28282 жыл бұрын
Quite simply a brilliant little film. Well done!
@corecreekproductions65332 жыл бұрын
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!
@BoneThugsNL2 жыл бұрын
Doing my first sprint tri in a couple weeks also 🤞🤞🦾🦾
@dsidney892 жыл бұрын
Good luck with it
@BoneThugsNL2 жыл бұрын
@@dsidney89 thank u 👍👊
@alexcortez46282 жыл бұрын
What a nice incentive. I'm new to triathlon and that motivates me to keep going. thanks
@Ice2424242 жыл бұрын
Great job Alex you did amazing. Such a fun journey to be a part of
@leeomurchu12132 жыл бұрын
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. 🤷♂️ 👍
@godspeedglen2 жыл бұрын
Way to go! Thank you for making this series for us average Joes
@gtn2 жыл бұрын
Our pleasure! We're glad you like the series.
@alexmeheust44642 жыл бұрын
Good job and welcome to triathletes' family :)
@elliegrimes77122 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex, great job! Also loved how relatable this is.
@pavelverbsky8382 жыл бұрын
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.
@ewtcizs11012 жыл бұрын
Would love to see more from Alex!
@pjlehtim2 жыл бұрын
Nicely done! I find this series extremely motivating!
@str8shooter-talk1162 жыл бұрын
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 😂
@therunningbible12772 жыл бұрын
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.
@gemmatredwell17342 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex great achievement and it sounds like you've caught the triathlon bug.
@deputyfk2 жыл бұрын
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!!
@RunFishBrad2 жыл бұрын
Smashed it Alex! Well done
@thechristiancuber27162 жыл бұрын
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
@athinagkogkou41512 жыл бұрын
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!
@KonstantinosTsolakidis2 жыл бұрын
A really good idea having this kind of beginner series! Well done guys!
@mubbasheerkhan87132 жыл бұрын
Very well done Alex, looking forward to my own start in Triathlon
@kimwhite92522 жыл бұрын
Loved the series! Helps my motivation to do my first triathlon. Thank you!
@lipstickandtrainers2 жыл бұрын
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!
@elgrancriticon85862 жыл бұрын
Awesome progress Alex, thanks for all these videos they are very helpful for me :)
@scrope12 жыл бұрын
Well done! Great series, looking forward to more episodes 🙂
@alisontriathlonlover2 жыл бұрын
Congratulations 🎉 💪
@Amtcboy Жыл бұрын
Good running form.
@JcwW-yx6hu2 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed the series, well done, great job !!
@andykidd66432 жыл бұрын
Very cool to see!
@n4Sphere2 жыл бұрын
much respect and a good motivation for me to see how much you have improved. i am also staring out with triathlon :)
@simon84uk2 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex! Amazing work, been a great series to follow along with
@livinginsyn48142 жыл бұрын
y'all should keep doing videos with Alex!
@angelaCB14152 жыл бұрын
Great job Alex!!
@n2e Жыл бұрын
It’s aspiring. I am preparing to start a sprint in a few months. Well done 🎉
@lennardpaulus2352 жыл бұрын
Great work man! Keep it going
@Arrow3522 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex!
@rych78522 жыл бұрын
Great effort. But just to warn you! 4 years after I did Blenheim, I was lined up on the start line of my first IM. This sport is addictive! 😂
@thegeeker752 жыл бұрын
Congrats for this triathlon you did an amazing job!!
@Littlebigexplorations2 жыл бұрын
Well done Alex!!
@BullittXIII2 жыл бұрын
Great job!
@sammysadventure54682 жыл бұрын
Well done!
@Dilja00012 жыл бұрын
Well done 👌 this is truly inspiring
@SBoots292 жыл бұрын
That was a great journey. Congratulations on your first of many. Clipless pedals good choice and the times will show. Next, Aero bars.
@3WalkingPoles2 жыл бұрын
Well done! At last someone I can relate my experience to.
@annybear32 жыл бұрын
Would love to keep following along especially if you keep the gear build up gradual and realistic for AGers.
@flynnifyable2 жыл бұрын
Step 1: make friends with someone with Mark's gear budget/stash and borrow shamelessly!
@deabreu.tattoo2 жыл бұрын
Whoa, 750m swim, 20km biking and 5k running? I thought all triathlon events were stuff like ironman, this sounds very feasible
@AndrewShakespeare2 жыл бұрын
There are super-sprints too, which are shorter than that.
@nataliazen2 жыл бұрын
Well done!!!!
@phillipgartner78792 жыл бұрын
epic result!!
@4726trav2 жыл бұрын
Nice job. Good on ya
@DigininjaRobin2 жыл бұрын
I've been doing tri's and open water swimming for a few years and I still cant' do up my own wet suit, Alex seems to have that skill nailed already.