Triathlons for Women

For over 20 years, Sally Edwards has cheered, prodded, and even pushed hundreds of thousands of women across the finish line of their first triathlon. That's because Sally believes triathlon changes women into healthier, happier people. As spokesperson for the Danskin Women's Triathlon Series and the Trek Women Triathlon Series, Sally has inspired women to take on a new challenge and find a renewed passion for a healthy, active lifestyle.

Sally will guide you from the first day of training to race day, with plenty of encouragement along the way. She leaves no question unanswered, from workouts to the transition zone to the most common question of all-what to wear. Triathlons for Women has everything you need to get started:

Begin training with a comprehensive 8-week training plan

Keep your training fun with a wide variety of workouts

Improve your technique with simple drills for swimming, cycling, and running

Follow Sally's commonsense advice for better nutrition

Includes new advice on weight loss for triathletes

Triathlon can lead to a healthier, happier life for you, too. Sally will keep you motivated to realize your personal goals, whether they include getting fit, achieving a desired time, or taking on a longer race. Don't wait another day to get started!

Edwards has raced for 30 years and won the women's divisions at the 1997 RAAM (Race Across America) and the Western States 100 Miler, and formerly held the master's world record at the Ironman Triathlon and the Iditashoe 100 Mile snowshoe race. She is a professional triathlete, having finished all 55 of the Danskin Triathlons over the past 10 years, and serves as the national spokesperson for the event. She has had top finishes at the Eco-Challenge Adventure Race, the Outdoor Quest in China, and the Olympic Marathon trials. She is a professional speaker who gives speeches on both fitness and success in life to audiences around the world.