Triathlon Training
How to improve your weakest triathlon discipline
The sport of triathlon consists of three very different disciplines, and so as a triathlete you have to be a jack of all trades. Though this doesn’t mean that you can’t be a master of one or more of the three sports, you will be weaker in one or more areas.
Read more…Triathlon transitions explained
The transition area in a triathlon is the section of the course that is set out to hold your bikes and kit for the three stages (swimming, cycling, running) of the triathlon race. You will use this area twice, once to change from your swim to your bike, and the second time from your bike to your run. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to preparing correctly for your triathlon transitions so you don't get stressed on your big race day.
Read more…Competing for Britain in a triathlon
The World Triathlon Championships are held each year over different distances. Although a base of elite athletes will compete, a huge base of age group triathletes can also take part on behalf of the Great British team. The Great Britain Age Group team is one of the largest to attend each of the triathlon World Championships and you could take part on their behalf, if you meet the criteria and can afford to pay for triathlon race entry, travel and accommodation.
Read more…Triathlon racing in the UK
To race a triathlon in the UK is easier than you may think. There are triathlon races throughout the year, although the season tends to be from May to September. As in running, there are some flagship triathlon races that prove athlete favourites year after year. Here's the realbuzz.com guide to a few triathlons you might like to enter.
Read more…Personal guide to the London Triathlon
Triathlon racing can be a hugely rewarding experience, getting your body fit and healthy whilst offering a competitive challenge to the mind. Neil Barnes has become a regular triathlete after taking part in his first one a few short years ago. Here, he describes his experiences of competing in the London Triathlon and how he found the role of triathlete a challenging but very enjoyable one.
Read more…Eat right to improve your triathlon race times
You've brought the bike, found your trainers, joined a pool and got a coach. You have joined the fastest growing mass-participation sport in the world. Now how do you go faster, get stronger and cope with training in three sports?
Read more…Top five triathlon events
The triathlon is a stern test of swimming, cycling and running ability and the popularity of the event is growing the world over. While runners may set their sight on one of the iconic world marathons like the Virgin London Marathon or New York City Marathon, there are a number of great triathlon events that we think you really ought to think about competing in.
Read more…Top five hardcore triathlons
The triathlon is tough enough, but some athletes just like to push themselves that bit further. Here are five of the toughest triathlon/ironman events around the world for you hardcore triathletes for whom easy just isn’t an option
Of course, if you think you know of tougher events, or even better, have actually completed in some of them, be sure to let us know…
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