As athletic challenges go, the Ironman triathlon is certainly one of the most brutal. A grueling 2.4 mile swim, followed immediately by a punishing 112 mile bicycle ride, a torturous 26.22 mile run, and the right to call yourself an Iron man (or woman!), even if you don’t win. Most
Yesterday I raced the BRAT Triathlon in a new PB of 2.10, and after the finish I was chatting to a guy in transition from my AG that had also finished. He told me that it was his first standard and that he had just done a 2.44, I congratulated
Are you hooked on triathlons?
If you’ve been training and racing for a while and are loving it, you may be feeling like it’s time to start increasing your training. Building up your volume can help you drop some time in your races or get ready for a new race distance.
It’s
Open water swimming can be intimidating for first-time triathletes. It’s much different than pool swimming. There are no lane lines to keep you on course, arms and legs are flying, and you have to deal with the elements. But with the right training, some open-water strategies, and the right gear,
Getting ready for your first triathlon is exciting!
It’s also a sport with lots of equipment and a bit of planning involved. There are some things you can do leading up to the race that will make you feel more prepared and give you a better experience.
Here are some tips for
