Using a Wetsuit
At what temps can you use a wetsuit?
Wetsuits are common in triathlons, but not always universally allowed. Most triathlons allow wetsuits if the water temperature is going to be below a certain level. The most hard and fast rule about what temperature makes a race wetsuit-legal comes ...
Doing a Triathlon in the Rain
I recently had an “opportunity” to race in the rain. It was hardly my first time racing in rain, but it felt like it. I always forget the finer points of a wet race, since most races are on nice, summer days and the only real concern is the heat, ...
How to Shave 5 Minutes Off Your Sprint Triathlon Time
If we were to suggest you should reduce five minutes off your triathlons, most people immediately think of training harder so they can go faster. Training is core to your triathlon experience, and we don’t disagree. But what happens when you have ...
First-timer Wetsuit Tips
Many triathletes get a few races under their belts before shelling out hard earned cash for their very first wetsuit. After all, you want to make sure you enjoy the sport before making major investments in it, and it is important to get your ...
Your First Triathlon Guide eBook
Complete Tri is pleased to offer our Ebook, Your First Triathlon: Do Your First Triathlon in 100 Days or Less. The book is a guide for new triathletes, separating all of the noise from what you really need to know as a new triathlete. It provides ...
How Should a Wetsuit Fit?
Are you in the market for a wetsuit, but don’t quite know what to be looking for, fit-wise? Knowing how a suit is supposed to fit can be tough for the first time wetsuit shopper. Buying a new piece of (expensive) neoprene isn’t quite the same as ...
Open Water Swim Safety
Swimming in open water, with or without a wetsuit, can be a great experience but should always be done with safety in mind. Swimming safely in open water will give you peace of mind, making your hobby even more enjoyable. During triathlon events, ...
Open Water Swim Tips
Whether you are an aspiring open water swimmer or a triathlete, mastering open water swimming can be an intimidating task. Any triathlete has gone through several rites of passage, one major one being learning how to swim in open water. Triathlon ...
Triathlon Swim Starts: Wave vs. Time Trail (and others)
Since the order of events in a triathlon is always the same -- swim, bike, and run, in that order -- the beginning of a triathlon always involves the swim start. However, triathlon swim starts can vary from race to race, and over time you will ...
Five Reasons to Consider Joining a Triathlon Club
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 ...
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