Contribute What type of item do you want to contribute? Select Below Story Image Audio File Moving Image Hyperlink Select Personal Information Name (Required) Email Address (Required) BECOMING A TRIATHLETE When did you first hear of triathlon? What attracted you to it? What, if anything, held you back from becoming involved? What do you recall about your first triathlon (in any role)? COMPETITIVE ATHLETES How did you become competitively involved? If you are willing/free to do so, please provide details about sponsorships, cash or prizes; and career highlights and lowlights. How did/do you feel about your competitors? ALL ATHLETES What value do you attach to triathlon? How do you measure your performance? When do you feel most stressed and how do you cope? How do you think identifying as a woman has impacted on your experiences and how others see and represent you? SCIENCE OF TRIATHLON What is your position on training, coaches, nutrition, and equipment? Has it shifted over time? To what extent do you use gender-specific products and programs, and do they work for you? BOARD/COMMITTEE MEMBERS, RACE DIRECTORS, COACHES, TECHNICAL OFFICIALS, BUSINESS OWNERS What led to your involvement in this role? What are the highlights and lowlights? What obstacles and opportunities have you encountered because you identify as a woman? THE PHYSICAL EXPERIENCE OF TRIATHLON In what ways has your experience of triathlon been shaped by your body as a woman? How have you been affected by menstrual cramping or hormones; chaffing around the crutch or chest; pregnancy, childbirth, or menopause? RESTRICTION ON USE OF MATERIAL AND/OR INFORMATION Please indicate whether you would like to place any restriction(s) on use of the material or information you are contributing, or whether you would like to request anonymity. Publish my contribution on the web. In order to contribute, you must read and agree to the Terms and Conditions. I agree to the Terms and Conditions.