In 2010, I competed in my first triathlon, and I was hooked! Since then, I’ve done nearly 70 races, including try-a-tri, sprint, Olympic, long distance and half Ironman distances, as well as a few duathlons when swims were cancelled.

I also really enjoy volunteering at races. Here are 10 reasons to volunteer at a race (a running race, bike race, or a triathlon)! And here’s why every triathlete and runner should learn first aid.