Reggie, a 30-year-old triathlete from Santa Cruz, California, decided to take on his first Ironman 70.3 in Santa Cruz. With just 16 weeks to prepare, he started documenting his journey — from the excitement of signing up to the inevitable challenges along the way.

In this first episode, you’ll see the start of his self-coached training: the highs, the doubts, and the reality check of preparing for a half-Ironman. Reggie has a background in track, swimming, and cycling, but it had been a while since he’d trained seriously. His goal? A competitive time in his first 70.3.

Halfway through the process, Reggie decided to join forces with me at T3 Triathlon Coaching — adding structure, strategy, and support to help him reach the finish line stronger.

This episode marks the beginning of a 16-week vlog series that’s honest, motivating, and a reminder that every big goal starts with a single step.