Chris Cartwright’s journey into triathlon started with a simple goal—training for a marathon. After a strong debut, he ramped up the intensity, only to face injury. To stay active, he took up biking and swimming and soon found himself signing up for his first 70.3 in Whistler in 2019. Now, he’s chasing an 8:30 finish at Ironman Texas and an age group win at a 70.3.

His approach? “Training consistently is key! A short run is better than no run.” With a packed season ahead, including Ironman Texas, T100 Vancouver, and 70.3 Washington, Chris balances training with beach volleyball, skiing, and backcountry camping—always finding time to explore, unplug, and recharge for the next challenge.