In 1989 the International Triathlon Union (ITU) formed as an athletic organization designed to support triathlon athletes. The triathlon as a competition began in the 1970s with the San Diego Track Club, according to ITU, and by 2000 the sport...
By necessity, triathlon apparel is versatile. Made to provide comfort and support through the vastly different sports of swimming, cycling and running, triathlon clothing must wick away sweat, dry quickly and provide support and comfort through...
A triathlon-specific bike is designed with more aerodynamic features than a road bike and is primarily used by triathletes, or participants in swim, bike and run race events (triathlons). Triathlon bikes reduce the wind resistance that riders...
The term triathlon refers to an athletic competition consisting of three different sports events completed consecutively. Although the competition typically includes bicycling, long-distance running and swimming, some triathlons involve other...
During your triathlon training program, you complete a variety of workouts including tempo workouts, brick workouts and strength training. Each workout is designed to prepare your mind and body for race day, but one of the most important -- and...
A triathlon is a physically demanding race involving three sports--swimming, running and cycling. Preparing to participate in a triathlon can be a daunting prospect. Training involves getting yourself in good enough shape to cover long distances...
Triathlon coaches can provide expert guidance in triathlon training. Triathlon coaches can coach athletes one-on-one, in groups, at training camps or clinics and at gyms. If you enjoy the sport, are committed to health and wellness, and like...
Training for a triathlon takes planning, practice and perseverance. The Ironman, for example, is just one example of a triathlon that tests your speed, endurance and physical fitness capabilities. The competition consists of a 2.4-mile swim, a...
A triathlon is a three-part race comprised of running, biking and swimming. The three activities are performed consecutively over a variety of distances. Triathlon training programs can differ based on skill level, competition level, and available...
A triathlon combines three sporting events without breaks in between. Swimming, cycling and running events occur at distances determined by the class of race. Of the numerous race categories, one of the most common is the sprint triathlon. Sprint...
More amateur athletes than ever compete in triathlons --- many already having some experience with swimming, cycling or running. If you plan to enter the sport and attempt a triathlon, you may already possess some of the equipment to get started...
A shrewdly chosen triathlon coach will give you an advantage you cannot gain by training on your own. A certified triathlon coach can provide you with direction, structure, guidance and support and do so from a background of firsthand experience...
The first noted triathlon, in 1974, was billed as an alternative t traditional training for running. When triathlons started to develop into organized races across the United States and elsewhere, event planners started implementing different race...
Training for a triathlon starts with understanding exactly what you'll be doing on the day of your race. A trip through the course, or research about the three legs of the race, will help you determine the physical demands and prepare a specific...
The Danskin Triathlon Series, with sprint triathlons held in several U.S. cities every year, has been held longer than any other women-only triathlon series. Competitors swim a half-mile, bike 12 miles and run three miles. Timer chips keep track...
Training for three different sports takes a huge time commitment. Scheduling your workouts in advance and becoming technically proficient at each event are two important elements of your training. Inevitably, you will miss workouts--everybody...
Half-triathlons consist of a 1.2-mile swim, a 56-mile bike ride, and a 13.1-mile run. Whether you are largely sedentary or naturally athletic, these events are challenging and require a lot of training. Many training regimens are available for a...
If you enjoy endurance sports, you may want to consider entering a triathlon. The triathlon is a long-distance race consisting of swimming, cycling and running, all within the same race. Triathlons are offered in various distances to accommodate...
The triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports, according to USA Triathlon, and consists of swimming, cycling and running. What you wear for a triathlon can be just as important as the training you do, especially for longer-distance...
USA Triathlon is the official body governing triathlons in the United States. The sport combines running, cycling and swimming into a single event that is the ultimate test of endurance. Triathletes have the option of competing at a number of...
Triathlons---a grueling test of athletic ability, endurance and courage---require someone to swim 2.4 miles, bike 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. A triathlon demands discipline and desire, to be sure, but above all comes training, a carefully...
Triathlons test competitors' abilities in three sports: swimming, running and cycling. The three races occur in a sequence, with a brief transition between races. The times of the races and the transitions add up to a total race time. Competing as...
A triathlon is an event that involves the completion of three consecutive endurance events. According to the book "Triathlon 101," this typically involves bicycling, running and swimming over long distances. Understanding how to breathe properly...
A triathlon consists of three disciplines --- swimming, cycling and running --- with each discipline crucial to success. The cycling leg, however, is a common focus for triathletes looking to improve performance. To bike faster in a triathlon, you...
A triathlon is the "ultimate test of stamina, strength and skill," according to BBC Sports. Stamina refers to the amount of energy you have. To complete a triathlon, you must have a high amount of energy to finish the swim, bike and run portions...
Triathlons are races in which athletes complete three sports in quick succession. The race is a test of endurance, since each sport tires you out for the next one. The most common triathlon race involves a swim followed by a cycle course and then...
Participating in a triathlon requires different equipment for the swimming, biking and running sections of the race. For a beginning triathlete, choosing the equipment can be overwhelming and can get expensive. The most important piece of...
Triathletes can compete year-round in greater Houston. More than a dozen triathlons are scheduled inside, outside, around lakes or city streets, in the heat of summer and cool of winter, for fun or to qualify for Olympic training. Well-organized...
A triathlon is a race with three components. Part of a triathlon is a run, part is a swim and part is a bicycle race. The times to complete each leg of the triathlon are included in the total triathlon completion time. There are different...
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