In most of the races I¡¯ve participated in, there will be rows of bike racks set up and numbered. Your spot may be pre-determined by your race number and you may have no choice about where you are to set up. Other races may have no set structure. I ...

If you are wearing a triathlon wetsuit for the race, one of the first challenges is taking the wetsuit off quickly. Because the suit is wet coming out of the water and probably tight-fitting, it can be a challenge just to remove it, let alone doin ...

The Western world is gradually listening, receiving and applying simple, primitive and more effective training methods from the archives of the Eastern bloc. Kettlebells (KB¡¯s) have already become the tool of choice for ¡®in the know¡¯ strength and ...

For triathletes and the distance in a triathlon can be very difficult.

The competion in the sport of choice is much like completing in three separate¡ªand grueling¡ªexhibitions of skill, endurance, and speed.

Each athlete must cover dist ...

Swimming Efficiently Requires Vessel Shaping

In order to improve their swimming times, athletes competing in a Triathlon should focus on their vessel shaping. Usually a triathlete will focus on increasing their propulsion through the water, ...

Running is the last event in an Ironman

In 1974, when the San Diego Track Club held the first one in modern history, triathletes would run first, than bike, and then swam. Running came first because it was what came naturally to the athletes ...

Triathlon Focuses on Three Sports

A triathlon is an athletic event that includes swimming, running, and cycling. The triathlete therefore must focus his or her training on all three parts. There are actually five different lengths of triat ...

I've lost track of how many times over the \ryears I've been asked why I commit so much of \rmy time to preparing for yet another Ironman.\rFor a long time I found it difficult to come \rup with a reasonable response, because often I \rwasn't sure ...

Volunteering is a wise option if you are not quite ready to commit to your first Ironman Triathlon.

You may be unsure if the Ironman is a challenge you feel you want to undertake at this point in your life. There's no shame in that. It make ...

For many people "doing" weights is a scarey thought. They really feel they will be terribly out of place with all those muscle-bound types in the weight room.

I agree that was the case years ago, but not anymore. You'll even find senior citi ...

If you are determined to attempt your first ironman, but a bit nervous about the swim, this may make you feel better.

Historically, more first time Ironman starters are more experienced in the run and/or the bike as opposed to the swim. You ...

Without a doubt the bike-equipment you choose \rcan greatly influence the outcome of your first Ironman Triathlon.

However, don't believe for a moment that the more expensive the bike, the easier and faster your bike split will be. The most ...

Training diets come in dozens of shapes and sizes. It will just make you crazy! Trying to figure out what to eat and what not to eat. Especially when you start doing some serious training and you are HUNGRY when you get home. Well the good news is ...

Ask most triathletes and they will tell you they have never used visualization as a training tool for their Ironman Triathlons. In fact, they most likely have little idea what its about. It's surprising considering that world class athletes have ...

You may have had coaches that make you count strokes throughout the workout, either by mixing it into drill sets, the main set, or at the end of workout. Some coaches recommend making a habit of always keeping track of your stroke count. As a coac ...