Athlete Stories Archives - Michigan Titanium

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

Fear Cannot Stop a Titan

Fear is a powerful force. When faced with obstacles, fear has the ability to control how those obstacles are overcome. In order to conquer fear,…

Michigan TitaniumApril 12, 2022

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

How One Titan Sought the Impossible in Order to Find Himself

Life is unpredictable. It can be full of ups, downs, twists and turns that lead to experiences that can shape who a person becomes. Often…

Michigan TitaniumFebruary 8, 2022

Athlete Stories Half Distance

Tri-Moms are the Real Superheroes

Not all superheros wear capes. Some wear trisuits while carrying an infant. Jennie Halcott (37) of Orchard Lake, Michigan completed her second Michigan Titanium half-distance…

Michigan TitaniumJanuary 19, 2022

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How Adversity Can Create a Titan

Competing in a full-distance triathlon requires courage and bravery. Choosing to push one’s body and mind to the limit by training for months or even…

Michigan TitaniumJanuary 6, 2022

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

I AM A TITAN how earning a PR is the best race motivation

Sometimes a triathlete's biggest competition is themselves. While getting on a podium or climbing the rankings can be motivating, a lot of times when a…

Michigan TitaniumFebruary 19, 2020

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I AM A TITAN: how fun and fear got this triathlete to the start line

There are a lot of motivators that exist that propel a triathlete to get on the starting line. It can be a family member or…

Michigan TitaniumFebruary 7, 2020

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

I am a TITAN: how getting older made this triathlete stronger and faster

As we get older, it can become so easy to stick to what is comfortable. Words like routine and convenience can become a normal aspect…

Michigan TitaniumJanuary 30, 2020

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

I am a TITAN: how working towards a full triathlon takes progression

There are very few triathletes who start out right off the bat by racing the Full 140.6-mile Triathlon. Building up to that distance is part…

Michigan TitaniumJanuary 16, 2020

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I AM A TITAN: how a working Mom and Wife stretches boundaries

There are a lot of moving parts when it comes to training for a triathlon. Unlike other sports, there are three different disciplines that demands…

Michigan TitaniumNovember 13, 2019

140.6/Full Distance Triathlon Athlete Stories

I am a TITAN: making triathlon a family affair

One of the most special and unique aspects of the Michigan Titanium race is that triathletes can have their family finish the race with them.…

Jon ConklingNovember 6, 2019