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Best Triathlon Gear Bags That Hold Everything A Triathlete Needs

There is a lot of gear you have to pack and carry to a triathlon. With the exception of your bike and the few items stored in your saddle bag, all the rest has to be packed in something. You could cram everything into 2 or 3 different bags, or you could purchase a triathlon gear bag that compartmentalizes it all for you.

Triathlete Bike Gear: Best Ways To Carry Nutrition & Hydration Supplies While Cycling

A critical time for re-fueling is on the bike, and you need a good way to carry all of your nutrition and hydration supplies. Here are some ways to carry those items with you on the bike...

How To Start A Triathlon Club

Here are the benefits of belonging to a triathlon club, tips for starting a triathlon club yourself, guidelines for organizing your triathlon club, and ways to make your triathlon club successful.

How To Put The Fun Back In Triathlons, Training And Being A Triathlete

Sometimes, in order to survive as a triathlete, you've got to break the rules. You may be suffering with a severe case of the triathlon doldrums if you have any of the following signs...

Marathon Training For Triathletes In The Off-Season

If you are a triathlete and want to complete a marathon, go for it! Marathons are a great way for the off-season triathlete to build and maintain aerobic endurance for the next season. Here are some marathon training tips for triathletes...

Functional Strength Training vs Weight Machines For Triathletes

What kind of strength does one need as a triathlete? I got to wondering about the difference between being weight-lifting strong and being body weight strong and if mattered for triathletes. Here's what I found...

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!

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 overwhelming. Here's how I would approach getting started as a beginner triathlete in 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 a triathlon, you need mental toughness, equipment, clothing & other essential items that might not seem obvious. The triathlon gear you need, plus training & racing tips that I've learned in my years as a triathlete.

Triathlon Watches: A Guide To Choosing The Best Sport Watch

A rundown of the most popular triathlon watches, plus tips for buying your first triathlon watch. Here's what you should be looking for in a sports watch.

Running Barefoot – Are You A Triathlete Who’s Tried It?

Do you have an opinion about barefoot running? Have you experimented with barefoot running? I do barefoot running at a YMCA soccer field. Here's the scoop behind athletes running barefoot.

WARNING: 11 Triathlon Rules You Need To Be Aware Of

The moral to the story is: as a triathlete you must be mindful of the official triathlon rules. By reading this post, you can knock 'ignorance' off the list of things that would contribute to you getting disqualified from a triathlon event.

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.

Swimmers: Should You Use A Speedsuit? Which Speedsuits Are Best For Triathlons?

Here are the pros and cons of speedsuits compared to wetsuits -- to help you determine if you need a speedsuit for triathlon events or not. Plus, the top 11 speedsuits and what makes each speedsuit different from the rest.

4 Ways To Save Money As A Triathlete

I've learned firsthand that these are some simple ways to save big bucks on gear, equipment, events, and other things that triathletes typically spend a lot of money on.

Triathlon Anxiety – Tips For 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.

How To Build Self-Confidence As A Triathlete

Here we delve into matters of sports psychology and the mental side of the sport of triathlon. Athletes often say about their sports performance, "It's mostly mental." In the sport of triathlon this is particularly true. Here's how to build your confidence as a triathlete.

Is Triathlon A Dangerous Sport? What Are The Risks?

A study just came out which states that triathlons pose twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do. Here's how to reduce your triathlon risk, especially when swimming -- which is commonly viewed as the most dangerous aspect of the sport.