Getting started in triathlons can be a bit intimidating and overwhelming. We ‘ve put together a few pointers to help you out and hopefully put you at ease. This is a wonderful sport that can really change your life. Getting started in triathlons is getting on the road to a happy, healthy lifestyle. Good luck and please contact us with any questions or concerns you may have. Of course you should always consult your doctor before starting any type of exercise program.

Sign up for a Triathlon:

This is a great first step. I don’t know what it is but once I have some money on the line then all of the sudden I’m much more motivated to hit the gym. If you’re reading this you may already have a specific triathlon in mind. If not, check out TriFind to find a triathlon near you.

Follow a plan:

Ok, now that you’ve signed up, what next? Well there are plenty of guidelines, training plans, and books to follow. You can easily spend more time trying to develop a training plan than actually doing the workouts. For your first triathlon we recommend keeping it simple. Check out Joe Friel’s book “Your First Triathlon”, for some great tips and advice. Joe covers everything from training programs to proper transition set up and everything in between. Once you feel like you know the basics, then you can really dig into the details. Don’t forget to check out David Warden’s Tri Talk Podcast. David hosts the most popular Triathlon podcast on the internet and it’s jam packed with everything you ever needed (or wanted) to know about triathlons. Read the rest of this entry »

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