Triathlon Gear
Special triathlon gear? Who Needs It? You Do! Because of the unique requirements of changing from swimming to biking to running, each for fairly long distances and times, you need special triathlon equipment. Otherwise, wet gear will chafe your privates when you are running, sweaty cotton will chafe your inner thigh, nipples can be rubbed raw, blisters in your feet can break, filling your shoes with blood - the first time you run, you'll know EXACTLY what I'm referring to! This is NOT a casual stroll around the block, working up a nice glow, but a huge exertion, to be properly prepared for! Triathlon Suits - Triathlon Gear - Triathlon Apparel
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I founded Nytro, the first Triathlon mail order store, in
1992 as it was not easy to find specialist gear, and sales
staff were usually uninformed. My goals were simple; give
the best technical advice, widest selection, lowest price,
helpful services and superb customer satisfaction.
15 years and 15,000 Triathletes later, Nytro has helped
beginners to pros in 38 countries. We carry triathlon wetsuits,
triathlon bikes, triathlon clothing and other triathlon gear. We are an authorized online dealer for top brands including, Cervelo tri bikes (top 3), Quintana Roo (top 2), Kestrel (# 1), Litespeed (top 2), Isaac (top 2), Pinarello, XLAB, and Guru. We also stock Felt, and Scott tri bikes.
We carry triathlon wetsuits from 2XU, Orca, Q Roo, & Ironman Blue 70. We carry wheels from Zipp, HED, Mavic, XLAB, & Lightweight, and clothing from 2XU, Orca, Zoot, Descente, Castelli & Assos. Nytro extends a heartfelt thanks to all our customers as we enter our 15th Anniversary Year.
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1992 as it was not easy to find specialist gear, and sales
staff were usually uninformed. My goals were simple; give
the best technical advice, widest selection, lowest price,
helpful services and superb customer satisfaction.
15 years and 15,000 Triathletes later, Nytro has helped
beginners to pros in 38 countries. We carry triathlon wetsuits,
triathlon bikes, triathlon clothing and other triathlon gear. We are an authorized online dealer for top brands including, Cervelo tri bikes (top 3), Quintana Roo (top 2), Kestrel (# 1), Litespeed (top 2), Isaac (top 2), Pinarello, XLAB, and Guru. We also stock Felt, and Scott tri bikes.
We carry triathlon wetsuits from 2XU, Orca, Q Roo, & Ironman Blue 70. We carry wheels from Zipp, HED, Mavic, XLAB, & Lightweight, and clothing from 2XU, Orca, Zoot, Descente, Castelli & Assos. Nytro extends a heartfelt thanks to all our customers as we enter our 15th Anniversary Year.
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Triathlon Swim Coach
Swimming Help For The Beginning Through Intermediate-level Triathlete. The Complete Guide To Triathlon Swimming.
Swim Like A Fish, Have 50% More Energy, Bolt From The Water Like A Prisoner On Jail Break, And Slash Five To Ten Minutes Off Your Triathlon Race Time
I discovered a particular method of swimming that intrigued me, and I started incorporating some of the techniques and drills in workouts, as well as my clinics and private lessons. Here's what happened... I found this particular method helped my swimmers get more out of their strokes, swim faster, and more fluidly, while exerting less energy. In other words, they were getting more for less!
"The Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming" will help you to:
Swim freestyle better and easier than you ever imagined, with much more confidence, almost instantly
Conserve energy while swimming just as fast or faster than before
Prepare for your first race or help improve your stroke and workout routines to get the most from your swim
Make swimming the best part of your race
Overcome unnecessary pre-race anxiety
Have more confidence swimming in the open water with no surprises or unnecessary problems
Prepare for an Olympic, Sprint, Half-Ironman, or Ironman distance triathlon
Have more fun while competing
Compete in more triathlons
Triathlon Swim Coach
Swim Like A Fish, Have 50% More Energy, Bolt From The Water Like A Prisoner On Jail Break, And Slash Five To Ten Minutes Off Your Triathlon Race Time
I discovered a particular method of swimming that intrigued me, and I started incorporating some of the techniques and drills in workouts, as well as my clinics and private lessons. Here's what happened... I found this particular method helped my swimmers get more out of their strokes, swim faster, and more fluidly, while exerting less energy. In other words, they were getting more for less!
"The Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming" will help you to:
Swim freestyle better and easier than you ever imagined, with much more confidence, almost instantly
Conserve energy while swimming just as fast or faster than before
Prepare for your first race or help improve your stroke and workout routines to get the most from your swim
Make swimming the best part of your race
Overcome unnecessary pre-race anxiety
Have more confidence swimming in the open water with no surprises or unnecessary problems
Prepare for an Olympic, Sprint, Half-Ironman, or Ironman distance triathlon
Have more fun while competing
Compete in more triathlons
Triathlon Swim Coach
Triathlon Blog Posts from Google
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- Levi's Blog: 2010 Triathlon's
- 2010 Triathlon's. Here is the list of the 2010 races I plan on doing. You may notice that Hy-Vee isn't on the list this year but since it is a week after Ironman Kansas I don't think I'll be in any shape to do it. ...
- Can I Ride A Triathlon Bike As I Would A Road Bike?
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- Chris Oliver Blog - Obesity to Triathlons: Edinburgh New Years Day ...
- Completed Edinburgh Edinburgh New Years Day Triathlon, the first year I have finished without any stopping, momentarily overtook a few people on the downhill cycle but was then rapidly overtaken. Swim and cycle were OK but run was very ...
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- Tri Pups sign-up
- Sign up is under way for Tri Pups, a 12-week beginner's triathlon training course conducted by the Bloomington-based Tri Sharks triathlon club. ...
- Annual Northwoods Triathlon likely to fill quickly again in 2010
- Registration for Nevis' 8th annual Northwoods Triathlon opens at 8 am Monday, Jan. 4. This year's event will be held Saturday, Aug. ...
- Local triathlete motivated by wife's illness, gives back
- BY JIM VARSALLONE It was a comeback year in 2009 for South Florida triathlete Jonathan Friedland and his family, and they look forward to an even better ...
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Triathlon Books
Your First Triathlon
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 01/03/2010) 
The Complete Idiot's Guide to Triathlon Training
Amazon Price: $12.89 (as of 01/03/2010)
Triathlete Magazine's Complete Triathlon Book: The Training, Diet, Health, Equipment, and Safety Tips You Need to Do Your Best
Amazon Price: $6.78 (as of 01/03/2010)
Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week
Amazon Price: $13.59 (as of 01/03/2010)
Going Long: Training for Triathlon's Ultimate Challenge (Ultrafit Multisport Training Series)
Amazon Price: $14.93 (as of 01/03/2010)
Triathlon Apparel
Nathan Quick Change Triathlon Gear Bag
Amazon Price: $89.99 (as of 01/03/2010)
Pearl Izumi Men's Triathalon Tri Cycling Short
Amazon Price: (as of 01/03/2010)
CW-X Men's Triathlon Shorts
Amazon Price: (as of 01/03/2010)
Pearl Izumi Men's Select Triathlon Singlet
Amazon Price: (as of 01/03/2010)
Fox River Wick Dry Runner Plus Triathlon Quarter Sock
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Your First Triathlon
As a beginner to triathlon, you probably have a lot of questions. The best advice I have for a beginner's first triathlon is to take it easy and to have a good time - it's not brain surgery and should be fun.
Here are seven tips for the triathlon beginner:
1. For beginners, triathlon training should be targeted to a shorter distance race - almost always a sprint triathlon. Sometimes you can even find a beginner triathlon advertised in your area. Today races fill up pretty quick, so pick a race and sign up now (this will also give you a goal race to keep you committed).
2. Come up with a triathlon training plan. There are some great beginner triathlon training plans available on the web.
3. Triathlon beginners usually need to work on their swimming. So the next step is to find a pool where you can train. If you can find one with a swim coach or masters swimming program that is ideal. Otherwise, try to get a more experienced triathlete or certified triathlon coach to help. You'll find several additional swimming tips here on my site.
4. Beginner triathlon training mileage should be reasonable. You will be tempted to over train at the beginning, especially if you are already a strong athlete. Try to resist the temptation. Triathlon beginners should work on their weakest event the most, and just make sure they can finish the other events. You can build speed after you finish your first race.
5. Practice your transitions, but don't go overboard. A beginner triathlon bike leg transition is especially good to practice by doing a few "brick" workouts - where you complete a bike workout and then go for a run before you cool down. But take it easy. Just make sure you have all your triathlon gear ready and that you know how you plan to get it on and off in the transition area. That is plenty of preparation for your first triathlon.
6. Listen to pre-race instructions carefully and ask questions if you have them. Everyone was a triathlon beginner once, so don't be embarrassed to ask questions. It seems like almost every triathlon has some slightly different setup, so even professionals have to ask questions about things like where to rack a bike, how to get from the swim area to the bikes, where the bike dismount area is and other details. If you have questions, ask.
7. Relax and enjoy your first triathlon. Don't forget to have fun during the intensity of the race. Take pride in the fact that you reached your goal. If you have any challenges (the most common are mechanical problems on the bike) just remember that this is your first race. Remind yourself that you are just "learning the ropes" - don't add performance pressure until you have first proven to yourself that you can do it.
If you follow these seven tips you'll have a great first triathlon - and be on your way to going from a "beginner triathlete" to a "competitive" one.
http://www.coach-janet.com Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
Here are seven tips for the triathlon beginner:
1. For beginners, triathlon training should be targeted to a shorter distance race - almost always a sprint triathlon. Sometimes you can even find a beginner triathlon advertised in your area. Today races fill up pretty quick, so pick a race and sign up now (this will also give you a goal race to keep you committed).
2. Come up with a triathlon training plan. There are some great beginner triathlon training plans available on the web.
3. Triathlon beginners usually need to work on their swimming. So the next step is to find a pool where you can train. If you can find one with a swim coach or masters swimming program that is ideal. Otherwise, try to get a more experienced triathlete or certified triathlon coach to help. You'll find several additional swimming tips here on my site.
4. Beginner triathlon training mileage should be reasonable. You will be tempted to over train at the beginning, especially if you are already a strong athlete. Try to resist the temptation. Triathlon beginners should work on their weakest event the most, and just make sure they can finish the other events. You can build speed after you finish your first race.
5. Practice your transitions, but don't go overboard. A beginner triathlon bike leg transition is especially good to practice by doing a few "brick" workouts - where you complete a bike workout and then go for a run before you cool down. But take it easy. Just make sure you have all your triathlon gear ready and that you know how you plan to get it on and off in the transition area. That is plenty of preparation for your first triathlon.
6. Listen to pre-race instructions carefully and ask questions if you have them. Everyone was a triathlon beginner once, so don't be embarrassed to ask questions. It seems like almost every triathlon has some slightly different setup, so even professionals have to ask questions about things like where to rack a bike, how to get from the swim area to the bikes, where the bike dismount area is and other details. If you have questions, ask.
7. Relax and enjoy your first triathlon. Don't forget to have fun during the intensity of the race. Take pride in the fact that you reached your goal. If you have any challenges (the most common are mechanical problems on the bike) just remember that this is your first race. Remind yourself that you are just "learning the ropes" - don't add performance pressure until you have first proven to yourself that you can do it.
If you follow these seven tips you'll have a great first triathlon - and be on your way to going from a "beginner triathlete" to a "competitive" one.
http://www.coach-janet.com Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
Triathlon Swimming Photos
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The MTB leg
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Triathlon Swimming
Swimming is the hardest of the three triathlon disciplines to master for most of the triathletes I coach. Probably the biggest reason is that swimming is the most "technique dependent" of the disciplines.
If you just jump in a pool and start flailing around you not only won't improve, but you may actually "groove" a bad stroke and make it even harder to train yourself correct form. Regular swim stroke analysis is critical if you are going to groove a good, consistent freestyle stroke.
Here are 5 keys I use to evaluate the swim stroke of the triathletes I coach:
1. Hand entry - If your head is at 12 o'clock, your hands should enter the pool at 1 and 11. This helps prevent "cross over" which basically makes you swim like a snake back and forth through the water. You lose a lot of energy constantly trying to keep going straight. This also prevents over-rotation of the shoulder and hips which can also bleed power from your stroke.
2. Hand glide position - This is where you start your pull. You want to make sure you hand reaches to the pool wall and glides for a moment at head depth before you start your pull. This lets you get every last bit of forward momentum before starting your pull and lets you get some "glide time" for a second or two on each stroke - that way you are fresh when you get out of the water.
3. Kick - You want your kick to be efficient and you need to conserve energy here for the upcoming bike and run. Your legs should be straight behind your body with no bend at the hip - not stiff, but also not too loose. Your kick should start at your hips. I like to pretend that I am wearing flippers while kicking.
4. Level in water - You want your head, shoulders, hips and legs to be in line and at the same level under the water. Watch to make sure your hips and legs don't sink below the level of your arms, head and torso.
5. Hand exiting the water - Make sure your hands exit the water at the bottom of the hip - not at waist. This will give you an extra boost at the end of your stroke and again get the most forward momentum off of each stroke. I notice that students start pulling their hand out early when they start to get tired.
A lot of time it is better to see this in action to really get a picture of it in your head. I have posted some video of me illustrating each of the 5 triathlon swimming keys at my website (I call it the 3-minute swim class). That is a good way to study the keys.
You can use these same 5 keys to evaluate your own stroke as you swim. Try swimming a few warm-up laps at the beginning of each triathlon swimming workout focusing on just one key at a time. If you have a friend who can help you videotape your stroke you can also evaluate your stroke that way - it is really helpful to see yourself swim and you'll see big improvements if you make stroke analysis a part of your swim training.
Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
If you just jump in a pool and start flailing around you not only won't improve, but you may actually "groove" a bad stroke and make it even harder to train yourself correct form. Regular swim stroke analysis is critical if you are going to groove a good, consistent freestyle stroke.
Here are 5 keys I use to evaluate the swim stroke of the triathletes I coach:
1. Hand entry - If your head is at 12 o'clock, your hands should enter the pool at 1 and 11. This helps prevent "cross over" which basically makes you swim like a snake back and forth through the water. You lose a lot of energy constantly trying to keep going straight. This also prevents over-rotation of the shoulder and hips which can also bleed power from your stroke.
2. Hand glide position - This is where you start your pull. You want to make sure you hand reaches to the pool wall and glides for a moment at head depth before you start your pull. This lets you get every last bit of forward momentum before starting your pull and lets you get some "glide time" for a second or two on each stroke - that way you are fresh when you get out of the water.
3. Kick - You want your kick to be efficient and you need to conserve energy here for the upcoming bike and run. Your legs should be straight behind your body with no bend at the hip - not stiff, but also not too loose. Your kick should start at your hips. I like to pretend that I am wearing flippers while kicking.
4. Level in water - You want your head, shoulders, hips and legs to be in line and at the same level under the water. Watch to make sure your hips and legs don't sink below the level of your arms, head and torso.
5. Hand exiting the water - Make sure your hands exit the water at the bottom of the hip - not at waist. This will give you an extra boost at the end of your stroke and again get the most forward momentum off of each stroke. I notice that students start pulling their hand out early when they start to get tired.
A lot of time it is better to see this in action to really get a picture of it in your head. I have posted some video of me illustrating each of the 5 triathlon swimming keys at my website (I call it the 3-minute swim class). That is a good way to study the keys.
You can use these same 5 keys to evaluate your own stroke as you swim. Try swimming a few warm-up laps at the beginning of each triathlon swimming workout focusing on just one key at a time. If you have a friend who can help you videotape your stroke you can also evaluate your stroke that way - it is really helpful to see yourself swim and you'll see big improvements if you make stroke analysis a part of your swim training.
Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
Triathlon Biking Photos
Coke solves everythi...
Hurting
The MTB leg
Not a swimmer
Sally Robbins
Suzy - my winggirl a...
Showing off 100m fro...
Poser
Poser 2
John doesn't run muc...
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Second Hand Triathlon Bikes
Probably the most expensive part of getting involved in a triathlon or ironman event or training is the bike. It obviously needs to be fast, the correct size for you and of course, within your budget.
As in any sport or occupation, the beginner starts off with the basics. They get used to their chosen sport and gradually upgrade their equipment. As they improve, they look for ways to shave minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds off their personal bests so they are continually updating their equipment. The same is true of the triathlete. Always looking to improve their time, they continually upgrade to a newer, more improved bike. This of course leaves their used bike for sale for the athlete who hasn't quite reached their league - YET!
Because of this, there is always a bargain for anyone looking for a second hand or used triathlon bike. These bikes are always well looked after and maintained because of the nature of the typical triathlete. Their bike is their baby so you are almost always guaranteed a quality used product when you purchase.
The best advise for the beginner triathlete or the triathlete upgrading their bike, especially on a budget, is to be on the look-out for a quality used bike where there are massive savings available compared to the new price.
When buying a bike, set your budget. Allow for extras that may need to be purchased such as tri-bars, spare parts, apparel and cycling shoes. Ask plenty of questions from the seller, what events they have completed, was it used for training etc. Compare the asking price to the new price. Ensure that it's the correct size for you. Make the purchase and get down to the serious business of training and competing! Keep improving your technique and time and be on the look-out for your next upgrade!
Dec B owns an runs http://www.triathlon-bikes.com and http://www.triathlon-bikes.co.uk providing details of new, used and customised triathlon bikes for sale
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As in any sport or occupation, the beginner starts off with the basics. They get used to their chosen sport and gradually upgrade their equipment. As they improve, they look for ways to shave minutes, seconds and tenths of seconds off their personal bests so they are continually updating their equipment. The same is true of the triathlete. Always looking to improve their time, they continually upgrade to a newer, more improved bike. This of course leaves their used bike for sale for the athlete who hasn't quite reached their league - YET!
Because of this, there is always a bargain for anyone looking for a second hand or used triathlon bike. These bikes are always well looked after and maintained because of the nature of the typical triathlete. Their bike is their baby so you are almost always guaranteed a quality used product when you purchase.
The best advise for the beginner triathlete or the triathlete upgrading their bike, especially on a budget, is to be on the look-out for a quality used bike where there are massive savings available compared to the new price.
When buying a bike, set your budget. Allow for extras that may need to be purchased such as tri-bars, spare parts, apparel and cycling shoes. Ask plenty of questions from the seller, what events they have completed, was it used for training etc. Compare the asking price to the new price. Ensure that it's the correct size for you. Make the purchase and get down to the serious business of training and competing! Keep improving your technique and time and be on the look-out for your next upgrade!
Dec B owns an runs http://www.triathlon-bikes.com and http://www.triathlon-bikes.co.uk providing details of new, used and customised triathlon bikes for sale
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Dec_B
Triathlon Running Photos
Coke solves everythi...
Hurting
The MTB leg
Not a swimmer
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Suzy - my winggirl a...
Showing off 100m fro...
Poser
Poser 2
John doesn't run muc...
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Triathlon Training
If you are a beginner or just getting started in triathlon, here are 7 more tips on how to train smart for triathlon:
1. Try the distance - Do a "practice event" at your own pace a week or two before the event. You will learn a lot that will help you during your race. Think about things like:
- Pacing (for example, what pace do I need to do the swim in so the bike and run are doable?)
- Practice your transition strategy.
- How will you feel after riding and then transitioning to the run?
- Can you do the entire swim without resting? (most pool swims will let you rest at the wall but get out of the way of other competitors)
2. Do some "brick" workouts - Practice switching from the bike to the run by following up a long bike with a short run every once in a while. Yes it's uncomfortable. But you can teach the body to adjust and it can get more comfortable (well, at least everything hurts the same.)
3. Don't do too much the week before the event. A well-rested body performs the best. Don't push through a tough workout the week of your first race. If you feel you need more workouts before your first event then skip this one and sign up for one next month.
4. Don't let a hilly or challenging course be a surprise. Train on similar terrain.
5. Know the course. How do you enter and exit the transition area (swim to bike and bike to swim - sometimes they happen in different places)? Where are the turn-arounds? If you know what to expect the day will be a lot easier. Also know the rules - the USAT website has them posted.
6. Don't try anything new on race day. No new breakfast or new triathlon shorts. Use your race suit in your training - especially during your practice event. Use nutrition choices that you know you can eat and equipment you are used to.
7. Check the bike carefully before the race. Especially look for the following:
- Tire pressure
- Check brakes for rubbing
- Make sure the handle bars, profile bars and seat are all on tight
- Check that the bike is shifting correctly - put the bike in the gear you will want to start out in (do you start by climbing a hill - if so you need the bike in an easy gear). That way you'll be ready when you grab the bike.
Hopefully these triathlon training tips will help you get ready for your next race. For more triathlon training tips check out my web site.
Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
1. Try the distance - Do a "practice event" at your own pace a week or two before the event. You will learn a lot that will help you during your race. Think about things like:
- Pacing (for example, what pace do I need to do the swim in so the bike and run are doable?)
- Practice your transition strategy.
- How will you feel after riding and then transitioning to the run?
- Can you do the entire swim without resting? (most pool swims will let you rest at the wall but get out of the way of other competitors)
2. Do some "brick" workouts - Practice switching from the bike to the run by following up a long bike with a short run every once in a while. Yes it's uncomfortable. But you can teach the body to adjust and it can get more comfortable (well, at least everything hurts the same.)
3. Don't do too much the week before the event. A well-rested body performs the best. Don't push through a tough workout the week of your first race. If you feel you need more workouts before your first event then skip this one and sign up for one next month.
4. Don't let a hilly or challenging course be a surprise. Train on similar terrain.
5. Know the course. How do you enter and exit the transition area (swim to bike and bike to swim - sometimes they happen in different places)? Where are the turn-arounds? If you know what to expect the day will be a lot easier. Also know the rules - the USAT website has them posted.
6. Don't try anything new on race day. No new breakfast or new triathlon shorts. Use your race suit in your training - especially during your practice event. Use nutrition choices that you know you can eat and equipment you are used to.
7. Check the bike carefully before the race. Especially look for the following:
- Tire pressure
- Check brakes for rubbing
- Make sure the handle bars, profile bars and seat are all on tight
- Check that the bike is shifting correctly - put the bike in the gear you will want to start out in (do you start by climbing a hill - if so you need the bike in an easy gear). That way you'll be ready when you grab the bike.
Hopefully these triathlon training tips will help you get ready for your next race. For more triathlon training tips check out my web site.
Triathlon Coach Janet Wilson is a USAT certified triathlon coach and ACE certified personal trainer. Janet is an accomplished and nationally-ranked amateur triathlete and she coaches triathletes of all skill levels, from a triathlon beginner to Hawaii Ironman qualifiers. To learn more about triathlon training, swim tips, coaching programs or just great tips on how to stay in shape visit her website at http://www.coach-janet.com
Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Janet_Wilson
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Coke solves everythi...
Hurting
The MTB leg
Not a swimmer
Sally Robbins
Suzy - my winggirl a...
Showing off 100m fro...
Poser
Poser 2
John doesn't run muc...
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