Many people find the swim leg of a triathlon the hardest (and thereby their least favorite!). And we aren’t just talking about amateurs here; many professional triathletes also admit that the swim leg is their most daunting. It makes sense, open water swimming makes triathletes face […]
Know where you are in transition Carry only what you need Arrange your gear in event order Practice transitions Set aside a gear bag Prepare your bike and other essentials Get to the transition area early Triathlon finishes can be quite close, and 2017 saw a few. In the International Triathlon Union’s World Triathlon […]
Common Race Day Fears I am Going to Make a Fool of Myself I am Not Ready For This Race What If The Race Gets Too Difficult? What If I Lose Time in Transition? What If I Can’t Finish The Race? How to Prepare Yourself during Training Define Your […]
Brief History Race Trivia Famous Winners and Defending Champions 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, San Francisco, is one of the most talked about triathlons coming up this season. It’s on the bucket list of triathlons for many seasoned triathletes and can earn any amateur serious bragging rights. Here’s a look at this […]
There is no triathlon quite like the Wildflower Triathlon Festival. Why? Wildflower is so much more than a race; it’s a 3-day party celebrating multi-sport, music, wellness and outdoor adventure! No wonder it has that vivacious Woodstock vibe. It is a race like no other, bringing together healthy lifestyles and wellness, music and wine […]
If you’ve been training right this winter, you’re probably waiting to kick off the upcoming triathlon season with a great race and better timing. You don’t want anything to get in your way, especially not water! Swim goggles are an essential in triathlons – they let you see sharp and keep your eyes safe in […]
The run is the last leg of a triathlon and perhaps the most difficult for many. Any triathlete will tell you how fatigued your arms and legs feel after the swim and bike, and this affects your running speed. According to triathlon coach Matt Fitzgerald, triathletes need to aim to become better pure runners. He […]
Water conducts heat 25 times faster than air because it has a greater density which is why you lose body heat a lot faster when in water. The normal temperature of a human body is at a steady 98.6°F. The circulatory, respiratory, and nervous systems begin to slow down as your body temperature drops below […]
Common Causes for Knee Injuries During Triathlons Illiotibial Band Syndrome Patellar Tendonitis Runner’s Knee How to Strengthen Knees With Exercises Leg lifts Lunges Glute Bridges Figure of Four IT Band Foam Roller Hamstring Stretch Hip Flexor and Quad Stretch How to Strengthen Knees and Prevent Runners Knee When […]
Did you know that a spring camp can really help you kick-start your triathlon season? Check out this list of some of the best triathlete training camps! Winter’s nearly over and you should be revving up your training for 2018 triathlon season. Hopefully, your winter was all prepared to launch into the next season. Before […]