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VIDEO: 6 Triathlon Tips For Newbies

See how to put on a wet suit properly. How to quickly transition from the swim to the bike. How to maximize your efforts on the bike. How to accurately track your bike speed. How to transition from the bike to the run. How to keep your energy level up on a hot day.
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Jim P.

Overcoming Anxiety And Negative Thoughts As A Triathlete

One of the most significant mental or psychological disruptions for a triathlete is anxiety. Here are some common triathlete anxieties, as well as signals that anxiety may be affecting your triathlon performance.
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Jim P.

How To Become A Better Swimmer

I had a rocky start in swimming as a triathlete, but today swimming is the most enjoyable part of training and competing in triathlons for me. If you're a new triathlete and swimming is your weakest link, here are some things you can do to improve your swimming right now.
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Jim P.

Tips & Suggestions For The Beginner Triathlete

Being a devoted triathlete -- and all that comes with it -- can seem quite overwhelming. Sometimes it's difficult to know where to begin. Here's how I would approach getting started for a newcomer to the sport of triathlon...
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Jim P.

Importance Of Swimming Technique For Triathletes

Here's one of those little triathlon 'secrets' that takes an amateur awhile to get in their head. Your success and performance as a triathlete will be limited more by your skills than what we typically think of as 'fitness'. The key: FOCUS ON TECHNIQUE!
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Jim P.

The Importance Of Systematic Training For Triathletes

Usually, triathletes preparing for upcoming events take it upon themselves to test the wisdom of systematic training. However, they pay the price for doing so. Here's how to do systematic training correctly in order to prepare for future triathlon events.
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Jim P.

Women's Triathlon Tips: How To Get Started As A Female Triathlete

There are an increasing number of triathlon resources just for women. To get you started, take some time and explore the following women's triathlon training tips. Plus ideas for triathlon gear and equipment you'll need.
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Jim P.

Your First Sprint Triathlon - What To Expect

What is a Sprint Triathlon? How do you know where to start? What is on-site registration like? Those are a few of the questions you're likely to have as a new triathlete. It's also quite possible there will be times when, despite all your training and preparation, there will be a voice in your head as you swim, bike, or run that will call into question whether or not you are going to be able to do it. You CAN do it... here's how!
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Jim P.

Tips For Fine-Tuning Your Triathlon Training Plan

When establishing a triathlon training plan, you need to train in 3 different sports: swimming, biking, running. There are an endless number of training plans to choose from. I would encourage you to think of triathlon training as both a science and an art. Here are some triathlon training plans to consider.
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Jim P.

5 Questions New Triathletes Feel Stupid Asking (But Shouldn't)

Let's discuss 5 of the most common questions newbie triathletes have about triathlon training and triathlon events. The topics include: wearing underwear, drinking water, airing up bike tires, signing up for the Hawaii Ironman, and drinking energy drinks vs sports drinks. Here's what you need to know.
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