Women Who Tri : A Reluctant Athlete's Journey Into the Heart of America's Newest Obsession

What would you do if half your town caught triathlon mania? If you're like Alicia DiFabio—a minivan-driving, harried mother of four small children whose daily look features stained yoga pants, a messy ponytail, and a big diaper bag—you would shrug your shoulders and try to hold on for that after-bedtime glass of wine. It was to her utter surprise that this middle-aged, out-of-shape mother found herself on the starting line of a triathlon. In Women Who Tri , DiFabio explores the triathlon phenomenon that has gripped her town and swept the nation. Her memoir is both inspiring and informative as it explores the popularity, psychology, subculture, and transformative power of triathlons among "ordinary" women. Set in a small New Jersey town that now hosts America's largest women-only triathlon club, Women Who Tri weaves together the insights of a psychologist, the research of a journalist, and the deep insecurities of a daunted newbie. DiFabio shares her journey from nervous newcomer to triathlon finisher as she investigates one of the world's most challenging and inspiring sports. She profiles women who have overcome challenges to become athletes and tri for themselves and to help others. Women Who Tri will entertain, enlighten, and inspire any triathlon enthusiast, from tri-addicts to the tri-curious.

What would you do if half your town caught triathlon mania?

If you’re like Alicia DiFabio—a minivan-driving, harried mother of four small children whose daily look features stained yoga pants, a messy ponytail, and a big diaper bag—you would shrug your shoulders and try to hold on for that after-bedtime glass of wine. It was to her utter surprise that this middle-aged, out-of-shape mother found herself on the starting line of a triathlon.

In Women Who Tri, DiFabio explores the triathlon phenomenon that has gripped her town and swept the nation.

Her memoir is both inspiring and informative as it explores the popularity, psychology, subculture, and transformative power of triathlons among "ordinary" women. Set in a small New Jersey town that now hosts America’s largest women-only triathlon club, Women Who Tri weaves together the insights of a psychologist, the research of a journalist, and the deep insecurities of a daunted newbie.

DiFabio shares her journey from nervous newcomer to triathlon finisher as she investigates one of the world’s most challenging and inspiring sports. She profiles women who have overcome challenges to become athletes and tri for themselves and to help others. Women Who Tri will entertain, enlighten, and inspire any triathlon enthusiast, from tri-addicts to the tri-curious.

"What would you do if half your town caught triathlon mania?If you're like Alicia DiFabio--a minivan-driving, harried mother of four small children whose daily look features stained yoga pants, a messy ponytail, and a big diaper bag--you would shrug your shoulders and try to hold on for that after-bedtime glass of wine. It was to her utter surprise that this middle-aged, out-of-shape mother found herself on the starting line of a triathlon. In Women Who Tri, DiFabio explores the triathlon phenomenon that has gripped her town and swept the nation. Her memoir is both inspiring and informative as it explores the popularity, psychology, subculture, and transformative power of triathlons among ordinary women. Set in a small, southern New Jersey town that now hosts America's largest women-only triathlon club, Women Who Tri weaves together the insights of a psychologist, the research of a journalist, and the deep insecurities of a daunted newbie. DiFabio shares her journey from nervous newcomer to triathlon finisher as she investigates one of the world's most challenging and inspiring sports. Women Who Tri will entertain, enlighten, and inspire any triathlon enthusiast, from tri-addicts to the tri-curious." -- Provided by publisher. Prologue: Greater than the sum of all fears A Spandex revolution So it begins A tri is born Profile. Andrea Peet: still time The long and short of it Who's drinking the Kool-Aid? Profile. Debbie Niemann: for Cecilia No nuts, just guts Profile. Nancy Stevens: visionary Sigma tri Inside the tribe Profile. Linda Garrett: ageless Run with it Profile. Lisa Hallett: run to remember Tri girls aren't cheap dates Profile. Erin Briggs: on fire Swim, bike, run...divorce? Profile. Tara Emrick: back in action TriathaPhobia Profile. Chrissy Vasquez: going the distance Sink or swim Profile. Barbara Mockford: unfinished business Women on wheels Profile. Terry Woods: unbroken Train wreck Profile. Jenn Sommermann: 50-50 Charity, causes, and cures, oh tri! Profile. Winter Vinecki: team winter Tri: the next generation Profile. Jessica Cappella: could, would, should, DID Queen of the hill Epilogue: Those girls in pink. **What would you do if half your town caught triathlon mania?** In __Women Who Tri__, DiFabio explores the triathlon phenomenon that has gripped her town and swept the nation. DiFabio shares her journey from nervous newcomer to triathlon finisher as she investigates one of the world's most challenging and inspiring sports. She profiles women who have overcome challenges to become athletes and tri for themselves and to help others. __Women Who Tri__ will entertain, enlighten, and inspire any triathlon enthusiast, from tri-addicts to the tri-curious.