Derrick B - Triathlete In The Making

Cyclist, runner, swimmer, skier, duathlete, triathlete, world traveler, and I do them all passionately!

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I’m featured in @_ajourneytofit_ insightful article in the @usatriathlon Magazine. Hopefully, sharing my experience will lead readers to make triathlons a welcoming space for everyone. It included several great messages from my fellow triathletes. Also, I hope the next time I’m featured it’s due to my amazing athletic ability!! 😄 <jokes> #blacktriathlete #teamzoot #swimbikerun4equality #triathlon #ironmantraining https://www.instagram.com/p/CEUyE6nlazq/?igshid=1oxp3r9asliog

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Enjoying a beautiful Saturday with plenty of fellow cyclists representing @zootsports #teamzoot #maccattack #blacktriathlete #blackcyclist #swimbikerun4equality #ironmantraining (at South Fulton, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEN18xXBETM/?igshid=1qzaxniq5l3zf

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A few Thursday bike miles. Enjoy the outdoors. #teamzoot #smithoptics #beatyesterday #locs #blacktriathlete #cycling (at Cobb County, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CD2bNs4BMYm/?igshid=nvxfxf1p67g

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Enjoying the great outdoors with a midweek run and swim. #quarantinetraining #trailrunning #openwaterswimming #teamzoot #beatyesterday #newwaveswimbuoy #swimbikerun4equality (at Red Top Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDkbTwvhaEA/?igshid=1hremwdlbyjo5

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Another great run with @runwiththewinners in Cleveland before I return to Atlanta. 4 easy miles as a warmup then 4 miles with the group. Nice social distance group warmup and cool down. Nice touch to see the #blacklivesmatter markings on the pavement and buildings. #teamzoot #runwiththewinners #running #ironmantraining #swimbikerun4justice (at Shaker Heights, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDWoekwBkkk/?igshid=zvvaejzjiw36

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In Cleveland, I got in an excellent social distanced group run with @runwiththewinners #runwiththewinners #running #teamzoot #swimbikerun4equality #blacktriathlete #cleveland (at Cleveland, Ohio) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDFAVB4BTa-/?igshid=zzdh9whcxv8f

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Stayed cool with @zootsports in today’s 9 mile run. Temps were well into the 90s in the evening. I filled the bottle with ice cold @gatoradeendurance for the win!! #beatyesterday #teamzoot #running #swimbikerun #ironmantraining (at Powder Springs, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC4yN_LBf_E/?igshid=rh33gx30kkuq

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This @zootsports one-piece with a front zipper is absolutely awesome!! The sunset design is 🔥 with excellent performance. I love it!! 67 Mike ride today in 94° heat! 🥵 #teamzoot #birthdaygift #cycling #blackcyclist #blacktriathlete #swimbikerun4equality #smithoptics #beatyesterday #garminfitness #gatoradeendurance (at Lithia Springs, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CC1fL2rhxGD/?igshid=a4fggxvqiat3

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Birthday swim with some awesome athletes!! 1 mile swim, preceded with a trail run. I celebrate differently. Yes, we stayed social distanced. #teamzoot #birthdayshenanigans #swimming #swimbikerun4equality #newwaveswimbuoy #swimbikerun4equality #beatyesterday #garminfitness (at Red Top Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCzRfjOB-Zc/?igshid=rxl49hdgd8hy

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Sunset Cycling #teamzoot #swimbikerun #cycling #shadow (at Silver Comet Trail) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCwXyeMh9Ql/?igshid=kkhh4w6c0rxy

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Great lake swim today! Dropped my pace another 15 secs by focusing on technique improvements. Stayed visible and safe with the @newwaveswimbuoy and lessons learned from @zootsports #teamzoot #swimbikerun4equality #blacktriathlete #beatyesterday #garminfitnesss #newwaveswimbouy (at Red Top Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCr9tBBBo9c/?igshid=q05x3bxs2voo

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No more #jetsetter and #passportlife posts! 😢😢 Other then the Caribbean, I can’t travel anywhere without either a forced 14 day quarantine or outright denied entry. This is the result of failed leadership. #vote2020 https://www.instagram.com/p/CCqfkGnBZkG/?igshid=1k40c6cd9r7qi

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Debuting the new MACC kits! Look out for the @metroatlantacyclingclub announcements as we continue to make a positive impact on our community and bring all cyclists together. #maccattack #blackcyclist #majortaylor https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjrCAzhe8I/?igshid=8ummud5xcl61

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Lake swims are still my most relaxing and enjoyable parts of the week! Another 2,000 yards completed. #teamzoot #beatyesterday #newwaveswimbuoy #garminfitness #blacktriathkete #swimbikerun4equality (at Red Top Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCjqCAJB10V/?igshid=1ig0spalosu7c

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Taking the pressure of the rest of this year, I now have no races! Officially, the worst year ever, race-wise. However, this year has allowed me to train without putting excess stress on my body. I’ll be stronger in 2021!!! After I get vaccinated. 😄 #teamzoot #triathlon #swimbikerun #beatyesterday https://www.instagram.com/p/CCU5lXNBYNq/?igshid=uzzgg5d7wu2x

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2,000 yd swim. Made better since I found a swim cap that will contain all these #locs Thanks @newwaveswimbuoy #swimming #blacktriathlete #swimbikerun4equality (at Red Top Mountain State Park) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCRfjZrBHFw/?igshid=6sn0g5ykbtr1

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Whoa, that was an adventurous bike ride with Ironman @its.meesha Delayed to let a storm pass. Radar looked clear, so off we went. Then a pop up, to cover at a school. Then a third pop up, we were pelted with hail!! Took cover again at a fire station. Took a shortcut, and finished just before the sun sat. Safely. That was fun! #teamzoot #cycling #niexcuses #ironmantraining #swimbikerun4equality (at Hiram, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCKezXfhp25/?igshid=so6w04l2wzpt