The New Year'€™s resolutions are a memory of the past. We are, after all, past the second half of the year. However, if one of those goals was to complete a triathlon, then you are in luck. The Noosa Triathlon is just around the corner.

It's not too late to start training. The big drawcard to this event is the major triathlon; a gruelling event that features a 1,500 metre swim followed by a 40km cycle and finishes with a 10km run. But there’s more to the Noosa Triathlon than meets the eye. There’s something for everyone, from fun runs to golf tournaments, it’s not just for the people who cycle 100kms for fun; everyone can get in on the action. I’ll be the first one to say that a triathlon can be a daunting experience, especially for first timers; it’s a true test of your mind and body. So, if you need a little extra persuading, here’s why you should enter in for this years Noosa Triathlon.

Break The Bad Habits

How many times has this happened to you? You’ve been struck in the head by a brilliant idea. So amazing that you can’t believe you’ve never thought of it before. You’re going to take up cycling. After a trip to 99 Bikes, you select a top of the range bicycle. You think I’ll take it out on the town tomorrow only to have it sit in the garage, accumulating dust. The problem is, you’ve got nothing to work towards, you haven’t thought it through and have no sense of what you want to achieve. By simply signing up and putting the money down for a triathlon, you set in motion what you want your end goal to be. You’ll be more willing to establish positive habits and you will feel a surge in your motivation, ensuring you finish what you started.

Support A Cause

Noosa Triathlon is truly something special. As well as feeling that you’ve accomplished something for yourself, you’ll also be helping to raise funds for Australia’s premier charities. Smiling For Smiddy, Heart Kids, National Breast Cancer Foundation, RSPCA, Cerebral Palsy League and the Make A Wish Foundation are all part of this year’s Noosa Triathlon.

Get The Whole Family Involved

The Noosa Triathlons philosophy is to give kids a positive experience in a safe, happy environment. It’s for this reason, that we encourage families to participate in the events. The Noosa Breakfast Fun Run is for all ages and all fitness levels, it can be done at a leisurely pace and the best part about it is that you get to wear head to toe pink in support of the Breast Cancer Foundation. If your child wants to be challenged, then try the Noosa SuperKidz Triathlon or the Endura Swim Run Swim; an event composing a 1.5km run/750m swim/1.5km run, giving families the chance to train together in a softer style event.

The Benefits Are Universal

People do triathlons for many different health reasons. The bottom line is, the process is one of the most rewarding things you will do in your life, not just physically, but mentally, spiritually and socially as well. As well as losing weight, you will improve your all round health, learn to deal with stressful situations more effectively, be more productive, injury proof your body, build rock solid self-confidence and you will have an increased sense of purpose.

The After Party

One of the Noosa Triathlons mottos is Swim, Bike, Run, PARTY! A saying that is indicative of the events entertaining nature. Over the years, the event has evolved to include a jam packed social calendar that satisfies both the sporting and non-sporting consumer. Live acts, entertainment and health and lifestyle expos are all part of this top event. What are you looking forward to most in this year’s Noosa Triathlon? Let us know in the comments below.