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Tips & Suggestions For The Beginner Triathlete: The Ultimate Guide To Getting Started In The Triathlon Sport

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 newcomber to the sport of triathlon.

A List Of Gear And Equipment You’ll Need For Your First Triathlon (…Plus Some Helpful Tips From An Experienced Triathlete)

To get through the race, you need not only mental toughness but a wide variety of equipment, clothing, and other essential items that might not seem obvious from the outset. Here’s the triathlon gear you’ll need, plus some training/racing tips that I’ve learned in my years as a triathlete:

Training Gear & Equipment: Everything You Need For A Multi-Day Charity Walk Like The Susan G. Komen 3-Day

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Wondering what are the necessities that you absolutely must have for a multi-day walk like the Susan G. Komen 3-Day Walk for the Cure? Your training manual will include an excellent packing list of things you will need on your walk. Here, I’ll explain the importance of most of those things, along with some of my own helpful tips that I learned firsthand after participating in my first 3-day walk for charity.

Running Compression Socks – What Triathletes Should Know

It appears there’s enough ammo for any triathlete to at least experiment with compression socks to see if they are beneficial. Here are the most popular compression socks used by triathletes.

High-Tech Bikes & Gear For Triathletes

Here are a few of the latest high-tech bike gear options for triathletes, including: triathlon bikes, triathlon shoes, cycling socks, LED bike lights, Lace locks for shoelaces, and gel bottles for cyclists.

Triathlon Gifts: Selecting The Perfect Gift For Your Favorite Runner, Cyclist, Or Swimmer

Whether you’re a triathlete yourself or you know a triathlete and would like to get them a gift… here are some gift ideas for triathletes in a variety of different price ranges. Everything from the traditional must-haves to some outside-the-box ideas that triathletes will love!

Cold Weather Cycling Gear For Triathlon Training

Here are some obstacles to outdoor cycling training, as well as your best options for cycling throughout the cold winter months. Then, all the best cycling gear you’ll need for winter biking is highlighted.

Cold Weather Training Tips: Swimming & Wetsuits

Here are some guidelines for choosing cold weather swim gear, plus tips for cold water swim training.

Tips For Successful Transitions In Triathlon Races

It would presumably take hundreds of training hours to lop 2 minutes off your swim time, and yet 1 hour of transition practice would likely take 2 minutes off your transition time. Here are some tips for improving your transition times during a triathlon race.

Triathlon Gift Ideas For Your Favorite Runner, Cyclist, Swimmer, or Triathlete

Here are some unique ideas for triathlon gifts for that special triathlete in your life. Plus, tips for picking out the perfect triathlon gift, based on your triathlete’s personal goals and interests.

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Jim P.I’m over 40 years old, but I don’t give up easily. It wasn’t too long ago that I was exploring the idea of doing my first triathlon. If I can do it, you can too! I'm proof that with a little determination and training, you can get a great deal of fulfillment participating in marathons, triathlons... even ultramarathons.

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LynnetteI represent the non-competitive cyclists, runners, and swimmers of the group. I mostly write about all the ways that biking, jogging, and swimming are fun when you're not a serious athlete.

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