Women's-Only Triathlon Founder - Community Over Competition Story

Ever been told your idea will never work? Well, Angi Klick heard that in 2016 when she pitched a women's only sprint triathlon held in a pool, on safe neighborhood roads, with a post-race party instead of old bananas and bagels. A local race timer didn't skip a beat: "That'll never work." She built it anyway. We talk about: • Why she never calls her events "races" and what that shift in language means for beginners • Managing rheumatoid arthritis while staying active in endurance sports • How She Tris Triathlon became a 10-year movement rooted in community, not competition If you've ever thought you needed to look a certain way, own certain gear, or have a certain level of fitness before you could try something new, this conversation is for you. Angi didn't just create an event. She created a space where women feel like they belong from the moment they sign up. She holds their hand through training plans, transition talks, and finish line flowers. She reminds them that confidence isn't something you find at the start line. It's something you build because you started. She Tris Triathlon turns 10 this May. The first event sold out before race day. A decade later, it's still selling out because Angi understood something simple but powerful: when you make space for people to try, they show up. And they keep coming back. 🎧 Listen to the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/e5mng5na Join the Tri Beginner’s Luck Community: Enjoyed this episode? The best way to support the show is to leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify! Follow us on Instagram: @TriBeginnersLuck Connect on Facebook: Tri Beginner’s Luck Page Questions or Feedback? We want to hear your story! Send your questions to [email redacted], and we may feature them on a future episode. Let’s tri this! #TriathlonPodcast #TriBeginners #EnduranceSports #WomenInSport #IronmanTraining