Tips on using a wetsuit and triathlon swim success.
A good triathlon wetsuit is one of the key investments most triathletes consider making at some point. You don’t have to buy one, but if you are racing in colder water conditions or doing a longer race, a wetsuit can really improve your racing (and training) experience.
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If you want to be a competitive triathlete, you need to be comfortable with the open water swims.
In addition to racing in triathlons, I regularly volunteer to help with the swim leg of local triathlons. Being on a lifeguard boat gives me a unique vantage point on how the … Read More
You’ve raced in a triathlon, or several. You have completed your inaugural triathlon season, or perhaps your twentieth. What now?
A triathlete’s offseason is a time to rest, refresh, plan and prepare for the next season. It is a great time to think about fitness, rather than racing.
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Whether you are a triathlon newbie or simply looking to improve your times or distances, triathlon training plans and guides can be invaluable. Where else can you get advice from an experienced coach or triathlete from the comfort of your own home?
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When it comes to athletics, everyone has different ways of motivating themselves and becoming better at training. Some have a workout buddy, others subscribe to highly-scientific online training programs. Others employ a coach. One of the most common ways to stay engaged and motivated is to join a local triathlon … Read More
We are again excited to publish our list of 10 great destination triathlons in the U.S. To be considered a destination race on our list, it must offer either an Olympic or Sprint distance, have stood the test of time, and be in a special venue worthy of traveling to … Read More
It is the night before your triathlon, and you know that you need to be on the road by 5:30am. Now is the time to get your stuff together, your car loaded, and be ready for a quick escape once you wake up in the morning. Let’s talk about what … Read More
Winter is a slower time of year for many triathletes. The A races are either five months behind us or seven months ahead of us, depending on how you look at things. If you live in a Northern climate, you are adjusting to snow-filled running trails and some days that … Read More
Using a triathlon wetsuit becomes old hat after a few races, and you will never know what you ever did without it. It will feel like a second skin that gives you speed and security in the water. But any triathlete will tell you a few mistakes they made with … Read More
Taking a wetsuit off, whether during a triathlon or after a training session, is something that can take a little practice. Wetsuits are designed to be very snug and keep you warm in the water. That snug fit isn’t always conducive to quick wetsuit removal during Transition 1, especially when … Read More
