

Natalie, an ultrasound tech with a history of not finishing things, is inspired by a cancer patient to sign up for a Triathlon. Natalie is introduced to the strange (and aerodynamic) world of triathletes and meets a colorful cast of characters as she trains for the Nation’s Triathlon. With the support of her new teammates, she digs deep to discover just how far she can push her mind and body.
Writing
Surprisingly authentic triathlon culture, not Hollywood fitness fantasy.
Director
Jai Jamison
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Jai Jamison is also a triathlete, which explains why the training montages actually look like real suffering instead of glamorous fitness ads.
The Nation's Triathlon depicted was a real Washington D.C. event that ran 2006-2015, making this a time capsule of a very specific amateur endurance boom era.