Using a Wetsuit
Rotator Cuff Injury From Swimming
Swimming is a notoriously good sport when it comes to preventing injuries. Compared to running, and the impact that it places on your joints, swimming is a low-impact, high-cardio sport that generally allows an athlete to not worry much about ...
Triathlons and Races Near Me
Finding the right race is part art and part science. The ideal triathlon or running race will be in a location that is convenient, and occur at a timeframe that works with your training plan and personal calendar. Considerations for finding the ...
What are the Age Groups in a Triathlon
A common question we receive is what the typical age groups in a triathlon are. For a newbie, it is a good question and one we are happy to shed some light on. In any sprint, olympic, mini, and other triathlons are divided into age groups. There is ...
Triathlon Swimming Training
Whether you are trying to get into swimming for the first time, or go from "good to great" for your triathlon swimming, working on your swim is a key part of your training plan. Getting your triathlon swim stroke back after a winter of easy pool ...
What to Know about a Kids or Youth Triathlon
As triathlon enthusiasts, one thing we love to see is the abundance of kids’ triathlons around the country. About a decade ago, we began to see the emergence of triathlons tailored for youth, and the number has grown steadily since then. Not only ...
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 ...
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