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What You Must Know About Triathlon Suit
Triathlon suits are normally wet suits. Nonetheless, they are matters of personal choice. Anyone can choose their suits according to their best judgements and no one can restrict them from doing so.Read more…When Where and How to Train for a Triathlon
Joining triathlon is one thing. Preparing for it is another. So, to avoid coming short on the finish line, you must prepare for it long before the competition starts.Read more…Embracing the Journey: My 1st Iron Man Experience
I am very grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in such an amazing event as the Iron Man Triathlon. I truly value living in a free and democratic country that is not only war free but beautiful beyond belief. To have 5000 volunteers for 2500 athletes is phenomenal and I commend the people of Penticton for continuing to do such an outstanding job of hosting this event.Read more…Do an Ironman? Who, Me?
I believe its tragic when a person is moved and intrigued by the Ironman or "Ironstruck", but yet see it as an impossible dream they will never realize.Maybe they picked up a triathlon training book and were overwhelmed by the structured workouts and technical talk that seemed far beyond them.Possibly they look in the mirror and are dismayed by what they see.Read more…How To Absolutely Suck In Your Next Triathlon
For some of you, this article comes a bit too late. You've had a great season and it's too late to mess up in any more races. For others, you've still got time to bite the bullet and suck it up in your next event.Read more…Race Longer with a Low-Glycemic Index Meal
The Glycemic Index measures how high blood sugar levels rise 30 to 120 minutes after eating a particular food or combination of foods. A study from Loughborough University in England shows that athletes in sports events lasting more than a couple hours may benefit from a pre-competition meal that has a low glycemic index (American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, August 2006).How long you can exercise a muscle without hurting depends on how much sugar you can store in that muscle and how long you can keep that sugar in the muscle during competition.Read more…Beginner Triathlete or Novice Ironman? Be Sure to Race Light
One ironman race morning I watched in awe as an industrious triathlete attempted to tape a full size foot pump to his bike. Air cartridges were available at the time and I estimate his pump weighed about the same as 150 of those. I never stayed around to see how that episode ended, but hopefully he didn't get it to fit and went to plan B.Read more…Breathing & Relaxation Techniques for Endurance Athletes
It happens to most runners - that dreaded heart rate spike during what was supposed to be a long, slow effort. You've reigned in your speed, you've kept hydrated and cool, you've even switched your running tunes from raucous Van Halen to relaxing Mozart, just to keep that adrenaline rush at bay. But now your heart rate is racing and you’ve strayed outside your recommended heart rate"zones" for your training session.Read more…Mens Triathlon Clothing – Dress For Success
In the world of triathlons, men triathlon clothing may be the difference between doing well and winning the race.In these days of high tech fabrics and unique methods of clothing construction, what you wear has never been more important.If you are competing in worn, torn clothing, consider revamping your wardrobe and your racing attitude by choosing the latest kinds of clothing.Read more…The Ironman Triathlon - Should You Shave Your Legs?
For guys, shaving their legs for the big race has pretty well become an important part of Ironman race preparation. Its right up there with carbo loading and pre-race hydration.Actually, more to the point, its become a tradition and the mark of a real honest to God triathlete who has truly arrived.Read more…How to Get the Most Out of Your Triathlete Training Program
1. Baseline MeasurementsNo training program should be designed without first determining proper training zones and intensities. The more specific the better. Raise your eyebrow when a training program simply instructs you to go at "race pace", or "long easy effort".Read more…Choosing a Triathlon Training Program
The question “where should I start my triathlon training program?” should be your first question you should ask yourself. And since this question is your starting point if you want to become a triathlete, it is at the same time most difficult to answer.Read more…Selecting The Best Triathlon Gear
A triathlon is an athletic event that tests the athlete's endurance in three separate sports - swimming, cycling and running.Athletes participating in a triathlon are required to complete all the three, starting with the swimming, then the cycling and last, but not least, the running, in the shortest possible time.The triathlon requires the athletes to have optimal fitness levels in order to just complete the race, let alone to actually compete and place well.Read more…So You Think You're Too Old for an Ironman
THEN YOU BETTER READ THIS.It's probably time we started to re-think what old age is.I believe the past norm of retiring at 55 or 60 or 65 and slowing our lives to a crawl until we die is becoming a thing of the past.Read more…It Takes More Than Price in Choosing a Triathlon Bicycle
The next phase you'll encounter after a free-for-all wild swim is the bike race. This might not actually be the hardest (after all, you only have to know the basics of biking and the principles that would maximize your performance while riding) but it can also make big differences during the race.In preparation for the triathlon, far too many people seem to put much importance on the type of triathlon bicycle than with what they can do with it.Read more…Keeping Sight of Three Things When Seeking for Your Triathlon Clothing
The whole of triathlon is simply a matter of personal choice. The governing bodies allow the competitors to choose the gears they would use, the equipments, the bikes, the clothing and all other things. Only, triathletes have to do what is stipulated in the rules and agreements.Read more…Knowing Iron Man Triathlon
"Whoever finishes first will be called the Iron Man", is the tag line that has revolved around the competition that produced the survivors of the game for the fittest.Iron Man Triathlon is simply a game for the bold. It takes tons of courage, will power and endurance to start the race and make it to the finish line.Read more…Knowing Your Triathlon Training Schedule
For a plan to become feasible, it must be definitely defined and the time table must be properly set, that way, the trainee will be able to adjust well on the transitions of each training modes.The Training The onset of the training for a triathlon must be set months or even a year before the actual race. It would be good to lay the foundations early than spread them late.Read more…Must Have Triathlon Gears
Triathlon is basically a game of endurance. Your training, your stamina and your willingness will all help you know what it's like to reach the finish line. And the equipments you will use can also add up to your real race standing.Read more…Preparing for a Mini Triathlon
The best way to start your entry to triathlon is by joining mini triathlon. In this way, you avoid over-training yourself that might end up losing your stint in the competition. Still, the mini triathlon is a real triathlon and therefore you must give yourself enough time to prepare for it.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Triathlon category
- Is It Time To Get Professional Triathlon Training? - By: Mike Herman
A triathlon requires athletes to display their skills and endurance in three different sports namely, swimming, cycling and running.A triathlon is much more demanding than other athletic events since it requires the competitors to excel in all the three sports. In order to do do well, place well and to increase the chances of winning, the athletes have to undergo professional triathlon training before the actual event. - Triathlon Swim Training - How You Can Get It Right - By: Munyaradzi Chinongoza
Dating back to ancient Greek times, a triathlon tests the skills of athletes in a competition comprised of three different events. The most common triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running. In this order, it is the swimming portion of this competition that sets the tone for the rest of the contest. - Best Triathlon Gear For Quality Performance - By: Mike Herman
When it comes to finding the best triathlon gear on the market, you may be overwhelmed at the sheer amount of options available on the market.Instead of choosing equipment that is either inappropriate for the sport or for your specific needs, strive to do the research before you begin shopping.A couple of minutes of research can save you a tremendous amount of time, effort, and money when it comes to shopping for the best triathlon gear for you, regardless if you are interesting in competing in an amateur event or striving for perfection in a professional event. - Professional Triathlon Training For All Ages, All Abilities and All Athletes - By: Mike Herman
When it comes to professional triathlon training, athletes of all ages and any ability can benefit from a fantastic amount of information and techniques from a host of professionals from all over the sport.Whether you choose to utilize the one-on-one training resources that only a professional can provide or are more interested in gaining information through informational videos, periodicals, books, and other training materials, there are a wide variety of options available.Depending on your level of commitment, available resources, and budget, you will certainly find the professional triathlon training that best fits into your personal wants and needs. - Elements of Triathlon Competition - By: Low Jeremy
It all started with the debate of who's the best- the runners, the swimmers or the cyclists? We all know that they have their individual fortes but during the 1920's, when the first triathlons were held, this topic had been ringing wild in the sports world.To put a stop on this, a Navy Commander named Cdr. - Guidelines in Choosing Your Custom Triathlon Apparel - By: Low Jeremy
There must be some reasons why when it comes to triathlon apparels, it is purely a personal preference of the racer. Well, of course team uniforms mark the exemption. Depending on the agreement or the rulings as imposed by a team, racers are issued or mandated with a single type of uniform. - How to Train for USA Triathlon - By: Low Jeremy
One of the greatest marvels in human experiences is the beginning of each adventure…or misadventure. And with each time we begin, the experiences we've learned prove to be more beneficial than not starting at all.Each step of training must be regulated and done according to the typical (and standard) measures that must be used to avoid definite pitfalls. - Importance of Training for a Triathlon - By: Low Jeremy
Plan remains to be a plan not until some action pushes it to realize its potentials. All of us are capable of making a good start and see our start to its end with each plan that we do. However, our greatest fear is not that we cannot make them. - Your Standards in Choosing Your Triathlon Shorts - By: Low Jeremy
Everyone has his unique anatomy. And that, my friend must be the foremost consideration in choosing you triathlon shorts.You can of course choose to base your choice of shorts on the quality of the material, the price or the over-all construction. - Triathlon Swim Testing Your Endurance in the First Leg - By: Low Jeremy
If there were anything more difficult than the transitions of the triathlon race then swimming would be it. Truly an endurance sport, swimming in triathlon races can actually dig the life out of you, especially when your body is not well adapted to the conditions that it requires.You may have some basic backgrounds in swimming since it is known to be the most popular pastime sport Americans have.