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 ...
Swimming in the open water of a triathlon can be challenging, but it can also be a thrill once you gain the confidence, technique, and conditioning to do it well. In addition to the physical challenge, the mental barrier of swimming in open water ...
How long a wetsuit lasts depends largely on how well you take care of it, and the quality of the wetsuit in the first place. On average, a good wetsuit from a quality manufacturer should last anywhere from 4 years to 10 years or more, depending on ...
Kids' triathlons are gaining in popularity, with many races occurring in locations that may warrant a wetsuit for the child racer. As a general rule of thumb, water temperatures dictate if a wetsuit is needed, and wetsuits can be useful all the way ...
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 ...
Orca has been cranking out great wetsuits for a few years, and at any race you will see a good representation of triathletes donned in their Orca suits. The Orca Alpha is their top-of-the-line wetsuit, a great model topping off a solid ...
For the second year, we are 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 ...
When it comes to triathlon gear, there are a few age-old either/or questions that get asked constantly, and are continuously open for debate. Tri bike or road bike? Socks or no socks? And when it comes to wetsuit, that question is full-sleeve or ...
The team at the Triathlon Wetsuit Store not only competes in triathlons, but we are loyal race volunteers as well. One of the important jobs that we have done many times is to setup and monitor a triathlon swim race course. As with any race ...
As of January 1, 2013, the USA Triathlon governing body (USAT) has a new wetsuit rule for all USAT-sanctioned races. If you are a triathlete or race director, it will be important to understand how this new rule affects you. The new rule is ...
