Whether you're looking to improve your swimming, cycling, running or just your mental ability we're sure you'll find our tips, drills and information indispensable.
Here's a few of our favorite tips to make sure your race is not only more pleasant, but more memorable:
Realistic Practice
This really goes without saying for most people, but we couldn't help but include it. You need to get as much realistic practice as possible, so that means if your Triathlon involves an open water swim - practice in the open water! Or if its a sprint - practice a sprint Triathlon.
You want your training sessions to be as realistic as possible, so try and find somewhere where you can actually practice a Triathlon rather than only a single swim, run or cycle, obviously open water places will suit this better. Furthermore the really prepared athletes will track down the race map and often do a trial race beforehand, if this option is open to you we highly recommend it.
Equipment
While having the most expensive trainers, bike and swimming cap aren't necessary, having the best trainers, bike and cap for YOU will make a massive difference. Remember you will be absolutely dependent on your equipment to actually enable you to make it through the race, so you should visit a local retailer and actually try these out before you buy.
Don't over train
Finding your training times are hitting a plateau? Perhaps your over training, or simply not resting and eating enough. Your body needs to rest and be catered for so make sure you feed yourself with good food and you get enough rest for your body to totally repair.
Body Glide:
Your bike seat can be an enemy when it comes to the cycle section, especially in half and full Ironmans, make sure to not only wear cycle shorts, but invest in body glide.
Don't let your testosterone get the better of you
In a race (particularly your first few) its easy to let your cave man attitude get the better of you, as you take it personally when the pack sails past you at the beginning. Remember your training and keep your target times in mind, not beating the guy in yellow...
Prepare before hand
I know everyone thinks they have this sorted, but ensure you write a list with everything you need come race day at least week prior to the race. And the night before collect everything and put it in front of your door so you don't forget a thing!
If you practice an actual triathlon beforehand, this will come naturally but it's interesting how much time can be saved through practicing transitions. Do this and you'll be thank-full come race day.
Do you know how to fix a puncture? Well! You should certainly learn how as this can happen and you don't want to give up just because of a punctured tire. Remember your only as strong as your weakest link.
Conclusion
To conclude you need to:
Practice, Practice, PracticeInvest in good equipmentRest & FoodLook after your thighs!Don't get race testosteroneMake sure to remember ALL of your equipmentGo through your transitionsWhat happens if your bike goes wrong?Enjoy your dayRemember out of all the people that would love to complete their first Triathlon most will end up not doing it, commit to your triathlon and make race day your day. Enjoy it, you deserved it.
To prepare yourself even more visit the original article by heading over to Triathlon Tips or visit our page on how to train for a Beginner Triathlon.
I look forward to seeing you there!
Contributed by Tom
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