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Ironman triathlon race results always tell a story. Great races and at times disappointment is the order of the day in the pro ranks.
Remarkable accomplishments and life-changing performances by many age-group athletes are also a big part of triathlon.
There are so many big races around the world these days that it would be a full-time job trying to record and keep track of them all.
Whenever I can I follow a major race and record a results page as there are many people around the world interested in individual races and would like to know how they turned out.
When possible I try and involve age-group athletes in the results as they truly are inspiring and deserve recognition.
There are many different age groups in both male and female categories so usually because of time constraints this is not often possible.
Ironman Triathlon race results come from all over the world and it seems that every year there are new Ironman races being born. In 2011 Texas and Wales will have their inaugural Ironman triathlons.
New Ironman 70.3 series of races are also found all over the world now including Calgary, Alberta Canada, Texas, Hawaii and Switzerland just to name a few.
Now there is the newest series of Olympic distance events that are in their first year.
There is also much interest in marathon results and whether a race is local or on the other side of the world, I may do a results page for it if time permits.
So I hope you find some race results in here that are of interest to you. They are in no special order but I will do my best to separate the years and types of races.
Thanks for dropping by my Ironman Triathlon race results page.
If you are thinking of perhaps taking on your very first Ironman or hoping to improve on your last one than I have the perfect books for you.
My books Ironstruck...The Ironman Triathlon Journey and Ironstruck? 500 Ironman Triathlon Questions and Answers will be a big help to you just as they have helped hundreds of people around the world.
Just click on any book cover on the right hand side and you will be able to visit my bookstore and find out more.
You can train all year, but just one simple mistake in the days leading up to your big race could greatly hurt your chances of realizing your triathlon goals.
I hope you find this race results page interesting and feel free to enjoy the other 200+ pages on the Ironstruck website that might help you along on your journey.
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IRONMAN SWITZERLAND 70.3 RESULTS 2011
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IRONMAN CANADA RESULTS 2011
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IRONMAN FRANKFURT EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2011
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IRONMAN AUSTRIA RESULTS 2011
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IRONMAN TEXAS RESULTS 2011
IRONMAN CANADA RESULTS 2010
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IRONMAN WISCONSIN RESULTS 2010
BEIJING ITU GRAND FINAL RESULTS 2011
KELOWNA APPLE TRIATHLON RESULTS 2011
LONDON ITU CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS 2011
ITU WORLD CUP EDMONTON RESULTS 2011
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BANFF TRIATHLON IMAGES AND WINNERS 2010
ATHENS MARATHON 2500TH ANNIVERSARY
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Since its infancy in Hawaii, the Ironman Triathlon has beckoned people from all walks of life and from every corner of the earth. It called to them.
It called to you. It called to me. For lack of a better word, we were "IRONSTRUCK".
I created this site to help all those who are Ironstruck realize their Ironman Triathlon dream.
Ray Fauteux-Ironman, author and creator of Ironstruck
"A challenging journey is not without risks. Often we feel we can go no further, we can do no more, and that one more step is impossible.
In that one moment we face the abyss, the ultimate challenge of mind, body, and spirit and discover an inner strength we never knew existed and in a glorious revelation realize that our lives have changed forever."
I hope you take the opportunity to have my 7 Part e-Course articles sent to you. Each installment will take you further and further into Ironman race-day.
It can be a pretty daunting experience when one takes on the Ironman challenge for the very first time.
You will receive one every three days so you can have a glimpse of what you can expect on your Ironman journey.
For now this series of seven e-zines is free and it might not remain so.
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I think it's only right to have an about me page if you build a website that is providing information to others. I feel it's important that people know your story. Contact Me
contact me and let me know all about your Ironman training and the race you have planned. Ironman Taper
A well-planned ironman taper can have a huge impact on how race-day turns out. free 7 Part E-Course
Here is a Free 7 Part E-Course that will give you a glimpse of the Ironman Journey and what you can expect on the big day. Low Carb Food List
A low carb food list is essential for those who are unsure of the difference between simple carbohydrates and complex carbohydrates and are interested in a low carb diet. Triathlon Equipment Choices
triathlon equipment includes swim equipment, bike equipment, and running gear necessary to get started in the sport. Functionality is the key and not necessarily how much one spends for their gear. Triathlon Nutrition
Triathlon nutrition comes in many forms. What you eat and drink over the course of training and on race day are critical to the end result. Weight training routines for triathletes.
Adding weight training routines to your triathlon preparation might just be a beneficial way to help you prepare for your very first triathlon or perhaps Ironman Triathlon. Sport And Health
Sport and health are inter-twined and often an athletes competitive edge can come from many sources of health inspiration. Senior Fitness
Gladys is a shining example of the benefits of senior fitness and the impact staying fit and healthy can have on quality of life and longevity. Sports Motivation
Sports motivation can be found in many places and sometimes it takes so little to inspire other to realize their true greatness. Triathlon Swim Training
Here are some cool insights into triathlon swim training as I see it that may help you in accomplishing your Ironman dream. Best Ironman Bike
The best ironman bike for you may not be exactly what you have in mind. If you are quite new to cycling and thinking of perhaps taking on your first Ironman, there might be a better option for you. Total-immersion
TOTAL IMMERSION is the ideal swim technique for trathletes. It is perfect for developing a long, smooth, energy saving stroke and will make the swim portion of your triathlon more enjoyable. What Is Plantar Fasciitis
What is plantar fasciitis is a common question among runners because most likely they have felt twinges in their heel at one time or another during their training. Weight Loss
If new triathletes have a bit of weight loss to work on, combining swim,bike, and run training with better nutrition choices is the best way to get positive results that last. Ironman Mistakes
Here are some common Ironman mistakes you should make every effort to avoid as you prepare for your first Ironman. Ironman Triathlon Race Results
Ironman triathlon race results always tell a story. Great races and sometimes disappointment in the pro ranks and remarkable accomplishements by so many age-group athletes. Ironman Canada 2011
The rush to enter Ironman Canada 2011 began Monday morning on August 30th less than 24 hours after the final triathlete crossed the finish line of Ironman Canada 2010. My First Ironman
My first ironman. It's an exciting and very special time in a person's life when they take up the Ironman challege and begin their journey to the finish line. Triathlon 5150
The WTC just recently introduced the triathlon 5150 into their list of events. The triathlon 5150 will join the Ironman and Ironman 70.3 events as an official WTC event. triathlon distances
There are many triathlon distances one can attempt as there are many different triathlon events all over the world. It's possible to attempt your very first "Try a Tri" up to the Ironman Triathlon. Ironman week
Finally, Ironman week has arrived and soon all will be revealed. Why The Ironman?
Why the Ironman? Many people who are on the outside looking in at ordinary people all over the world tackling the ironman are asking this question. Chain Condom
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The ironstruck bookstore is the place to be if you want to find a few books that will truly help you realize your triathlon dreams . You have come to the right place. Impact Magazine
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This honey-coconut whole wheat bread is my own creation and I'm sure you will enjoy it immensley. It takes time but it's worth it. Kelowna Apple Triathlon Results 2011
Simon Whitfield, Paula Findlay, Kids of Steel, first time triathletes, and some of the best age-groupers in the country are all part of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon results 2011. Ironman Canada Results 2011
Would the Ironman Canada Results 2011 live up to the pre-race hype? Yes. It truly was an epic day in Penticton. Ironman Hawaii World Championships 2011
Pro athletes from around the world have spent the year trying to earn enough points to take part in the big show in Kona, and what a race it's going to be.
The ITU Triathlon World Championships 2011in Edmonton on July 10th features Paula Findlay who has been on an amazing streak. However there are many great triathletes in the 2011 World Cup and Paula will be facing her biggest challenge to date.
It seems like Paula Findlay is virtually untouchable this year as she was won an amazing 5 out of her last 6 Dextro Energy Triathlon Series races.
It all began in Monterrey in 2010 with her most recent win being in Kitzbuhel.
If there is one thing that seems to be having the biggest impact, it is Paula's ability to simply outrun the competition in the late stages of the race.
It's a testament to her over-all fitness, endurance and above all, her mental toughness.
Certainly I hope Paula is successful once again as she races in front of a home crowd. It will be perhaps the most pressure she has been under in all of her young career.
She will most certainly be challenged by some of the best triathletes on the planet and I believe her biggest challenge might just come from Kiyomi Niwata of Japan.
Kiyomi is also having an excellent season and was third in the Ishigaki World Cup in May and then went on to win two races in Asia.
Triathlon at any level is all about form. It can be the ITU or it can be the Ironman, but it all comes down to who is in the best form this season.
Well, there is no doubt that Paula is in great form, but so is Kiyomi and if Paula is upset on July 10th, I believe Kiyomi just might be the one to do it.
WOMEN ENTRIES IN THE ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011Paula Findlay CAN Helle Frederiksen DEN Kiyomi Niwata JPN Kathy Tremblay CAN Zurine Rodriguez ESP Ashleigh Gentle AUS Hideko Kikuchi JPN Katrien Verstuyft BELKeiko Tanaka JPN Anastasiya Polyanskaya RUSClaudia Rivas MEX Machiko Nakanishi JPN Elizabeth Bravo ECU Charlotte McShane AUS Alice Betto ITA Margit Vanek HUN Hollie Avil GBR Mateja Simic SLO Amanda Felder USA Anahi Le?n MEXCarla Moreno BRA Pamela Nascimento Oliveira BRARomina Palacios Balena ARG Flavia Fernandes BRA Flora Duffy BER Melody Ramirez MEX Chantell Widney CAN Yuko Takahashi JPN Jennifer Spieldenner USA Lauren Goldstein- Kral USA Abbie Thorrington GBR Michelle Flipo MEX Ellie Salthouse AUS Manon Letourneau CAN Eri Kawashima JPN Andrea Barraza MEX Melissa Rios PUR Lydia Waldm?ller AUT Kelly Whitley USA Yanitza Perez CUB Charlotte Morel FRA Cecilia Perez MEX Szandra Szalay HUN Daria Pletikapa CRO Militza R?os PUR Fanny Beisaron ISR Yun-Jung Jang KOR Lisa Perterer AUT Hee Ju Kim KOR
On the men's side it seems unlikely that Simon Whitfield will be on top of the podium in this years World Cup event in Edmonton. It would sure be great to see and who can ever forget Simon winning the first ever Olympic Triathlon in Sydney?
However Simon is most definitely not in form at this point in time and with this huge field of the worlds best competing in the ITU Triathlon World Championships 2011, it is going to take a huge effort for Simon to make it to the podium.
It will take some doing to beat Hunter Kemper from the U.S. and it looks like that challenge is most likely going to come from New Zealander Bevan Docherty who is also in top form this year.
MEN ENTRIES IN THE ITU TRIATHLON WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2011Bevan Docherty NZL Hunter Kemper USA Crisanto Grajales MEX Marek Jaskolka POL Kyle Jones CAN Gavin Noble IRL James Seear AUS Diogo Sclebin BRA Simon Whitfield CAN Ramon Ejeda Medina ESP Brent McMahon CAN Jose Miguel Perez ESP Arturo Garza MEX Ben Collins USA Cameron Good AUS Premysl Svarc CZE Aaron Royle AUS Carlos Javier Quinchara Forero COL Drew Box AUS Fabio Carvalho BRA Jens Toft DEN Christopher Felgate ZIM Francisco Serrano MEX Juraci Moreira BRA Andrew Russell CAN Peter Croes BEL Csaba Rendes HUN Attila Fecskovics HUN Marc-Yvan De Kaenel SUI Felipe Van de Wyngard CHI Bryan Keane IRL Aur?lien Lescure FRA Todd Leckie GBR Leonardo Saucedo MEX Yohann Vincent FRA Peter Kerr AUS Gabor Faldum HUN Barrett Brandon USA Ognjen Stojanovic SRB Pierre Le Corre FRA Jason Wilson BAR Kohei Shimomura JPN Gonzalo Raul Tellechea ARG Aaron Harris GBR Joe Maloy USA Harunobu Sato JPN Mauro Cavanha Conceicao BRA igor Polyanskiy RUS Hiroki Sugimoto JPN Steven Sexton USA Andrew Yorke CAN Brice Daubord FRA Akos Vanek HUN Ji Hwan Kim KOR Balazs Pocsai HUN Luciano Farias ARG Eder Mejia MEX Michel Gonzalez CUB Aleksandr Latin EST Tamas Toth HUN Herv? Banti MON Irving Perez MEX Ron Darmon ISR Andre Paul Baillargeon Smith CAN Felipe Barraza CHI Min Ho Heo KOR Wikus Weber RSA Franz Hofer AUT Marcus Vinicius Fernandes BRA Richard Varga SVK Dylan McNeice NZL Patrice Hamelin CAN Ju Seok Kim KOR Matthew Sharp GBR Javier Cuevas DOM
Simon Whitfield, Paula Findlay, Kids of Steel, first time triathletes, and some of the best age-groupers in the country are all part of the Kelowna Apple Triathlon results 2011.
Once again Richard Montgomery and a hard-working and very efficient crew of volunteers put on a sensational, well-organized triathlon.
Great to be in Kelowna again doing Ironstruck book signings at the Pushor Mitchell Apple Triathlon.
It's my favorite time of year when I make the trip over the Rockies from Calgary to the Okanagan Valley.
An exciting weekend of racing in Kelowna is pretty well always guaranteed and from there it's on to Ironman Canada 2011 in Penticton to take in one of the longest running Ironman Triathon races in the world.
Back in the late 1980's and 1990's I made that very same trip ten times to take part in Ironman Canada.
There was certainly no lack of intrigue as Apple race weekend 2011 unfolded.
Would someone catch and over-take Simon Whitfield for top spot in the elite pro men race?
It sure was a close race in 2010 when Simon hung on to take the top spot on the podium.
Simon won by less than a second in 2010 as he just managed to out sprint a hard-charging Kyle Jones.
Will the world's number three ranked Paula Findlay be 100%? Or will the Kelowna Apple be a stepping stone to an all-out effort in Beijing as Paula continues to recover from the injury that has plagued her since withdrawing from the Edmonton ITU race.
You have to think that even at 75% of her top effort, Paula might still be able to pull off a victory in the elite women event.
And how would the local age-groupers do?
The Kelowna Apple is also the National Age-Group Championships and several local triathletes have their sights set on the Age-Group World Championships in New Zealand.
22-year-old Jesse Van Oene has done the Apple Triathlon four times with a best time of 2:11:30 and is hoping a solid performance in 2011 will earn him a spot in the World Age Group Championships.
Elisa Brownlee is a 44-year-old mother of 2 boys and has been to the World Championships 3 times and will be trying to qualify for the 4th time.
And how about Gayanne Pacholzuk? She competed in her first Apple triathlon race twenty years ago and will be competing in the World Police and Fire Games in New York later in August.
Let's not forget about the Kids Of Steel participants who always seem to have a great time. They are fun to watch and the best thing about triathlon is that kids learn some great skills and add balance to their lives and have fun doing it.
THE ELITE WOMEN ON RACE DAY
What a great race it was for the elite women's title for the National Championship crown at the Kelowna Apple.
Not so fast cowboy!
It was a gallant effort but it was Sarah-Anne Brault who ended up in the lead as the race unfolded.
It was a sensational race for Sarah-Anne who was full value for her win and she was the better triathlete on this day. She certainly showed just how well she can run.
And Wow! What a smile and what a gracious winner. Great race Sarah-Anne. It was a thrill watching you perform.
Paula is a fighter and I have no doubt she will be a serious podium threat in the 2012 London Olympics where she will do Canada proud no matter what the result.
On this day however she came up short, but is obviously rounding into form and I predict she will be right at the front once again in Beijing in a few weeks.
As for Sarah-Anne, just what has to happen in order to get this superb athlete into the Olympics alongside Paula. What a duo!
TOP TEN ELITE WOMENSarah-Anne Brault.........2:04:41 Paula Findlay.............2:05:35 Lindsey Jerdonek..........2:06:03 Annie Warner..............2:06:46 Kyla Coates...............2:09:10 Jennifer Spieldenner......2:09:36 Amanda Felder.............2:09:58 Alexandra Coates..........2:11:20 Mireille Rodrigue.........2:13:11 Jessica Broderick.........2:13:25
In the fight for top spot in the elite men category many thought it would be a re-match between Simon Whitfield and Kyle Jones and for a while it certainly looked that way.
It looked that was at least until the second lap of the run when Simon began to pull away and by the third lap the writing was on the wall and it as pretty obvious that nobody was going to catch Simon in the 2011 Kelowna Apple.
One thing that did remain the same is that training partner Kyle Jones did finish second again, except this year is was by much more that half a second.
Still this does look very much like our double threat for the men in the London Olympics.
TOP TEN ELITE MEN Simon Whitfield.......1:54:12 Kyle Jones............1:54:36 Gregory Billington....1:54:46 Tyler Butterfield.....1:55:22 Felix Duchampt........1:56:11 Jeff Helmer..........1:56:25 Alexander Hinton.....1:56:34 Kevin Collington......1:57:02 Yanik Leduc...........1:57:20 John Rasmussen........1:57:30
Male Age Group 18-19 Kai Riess............2:30:24 Austin Reith.........2:37:46 Mark Williamson......3:04:23 Donald Grant.........3:31:37
Female Age Group - 18 to 19Evangeline Gifford....2:30:00 Jennifer Bhatla.......2:45:02 Jessica Lenoble.......3:14:35
Male Age Group - 20 to 24(top 4)Alexander Vanderlinden..2:09:05Adam Ward...............2:09:33 Jason Jama..............2:10:08 Jesse Van Oene..........2:10:49
Female Age Group - 20 to 24(top 4)Jessica Kisell..........2:20:44 Brittany Cooper.........2:23:49 Keddi-Anne Sherbino.....2:31:22 Sarah Macarthur.........2:31:42
Male Age Group - 25 to 29(top 4)Ramsey Ezzat............2:01:36 Nathan Champness........2:01:42 Trevor Roy.............2:01:50 Stephen Struthers......2:07:41
Female Age Group - 25 to 29Marcy Edgecumbe..........2:14:21 Amy Woodward.............2:27:24 Jeanette Elmore..........2:28:50 Caroline Reid............2:28:57
Male Age Group - 30 to 34
Female Age Group - 30 to 34Malindi Elmore...........2:12:12 Emily Allan..............2:15:43 Erin Hibbitts...........2:22:50 Sofi Hindmarch...........2:25:55
Male Age Group - 35 to 39Chad Reid................2:03:20 Jeff Krar................2:05:39 
Female Age Group - 35 to 39Suzanne Huse.............2:16:44Sharon Styles............2:17:54 Rebecca Sherlock.........2:18:37 Rebecca Marshall.........2:20:59 Carli Tyson..............2:21:07
Male Age Group - 40 to 44Tom Evans................1:58:31 Calvin Zaryski...........2:02:00 
Female Age Group - 40 to 44Carolyn Hubbard..........2:19:16 Kristine Brynjolfson......2:21:00 Sarah Clark...............2:21:19 Kari Bailey...............2:23:02
Male Age Group - 45 to 49Stephen Wood..............2:10:30 Dave Pexman...............2:11:05 
Female Age Group - 45 to 49Stephanie Kieffer..........2:13:28 Marie-Josee Cossette.......2:25:36 Lesley Hartford............2:26:25 Denise Uhrynuk.............2:29:10
Male Age Group - 50 to 54Tony Frost.................2:08:55 Tom Omstead................2:12:18 
Female Age Group - 50 to 54Margie Ritchie..............2:17:59 Amanda Barlow..............2:35:35 Kim Jollymore...............2:36:02 Kate Okany..................2:37:14
Male Age Group - 55 to 59Mark Shorter................2:18:58 Rob Ashburner...............2:22:03 
Female Age Group 55-59Laurelee Welder.............2:33:09 Sue Ashburner...............2:36:17 Dianne Woodward............2:46:44 Lynda Proce.................2:50:47
Male Age Group - 60 to 64Carl Peterson................2:21:09 Jack Wessel..................2:31:07 
Female Age Group - 60 to 64Hella Versfeld...............2:49:05 Anne Baran...................3:15:23
Male Age Group - 65 to 69Peter Kerklaan...............2:25:14 Greg Sandkuhl................2:27:03 Pete Stanton.................2:50:13
TOP TEN AGE-GROUP WOMEN OVERALL-10K RACEMalindi Elmore...............2:12:12 Stephanie Kieffer............2:13:28 Marcy Edgecumbe..............2:14:21 Emily Allan..................2:15:43 Suzanne Huse.................2:16:44 Sharon Styles................2:17:54 Margie Ritchie...............2:17:59 Rebecca Sherlock.............2:18:37 Carolyn Hubbard.............2:19:16 Jessica Kisell...............2:20:44
TOP TEN AGE-GROUP WOMEN-SPRINT DISTANCE
Sarah Brown..................1:10:06 Michelle Mark...............1:10:46 Erin Browes..................1:12:43 Chelsea Raymond..............1:12:48 Elissa Papp..................1:12:50 Michelle Beveridge..........1:13:29 Jay Smith....................1:13:37 Janel Merrifield.............1:13:41 Grace Kary...................1:14:05 Holly Higgins................1:14:15TOP TEN AGE-GROUP MEN-10K RACETom Evans....................1:58:31 Ramsey Ezzat.................2:01:36 Nathan Champness.............2:01:42 Trevor Roy..................2:01:50 Calvin Zaryski...............2:02:00 Rob Eakin....................2:03:17 Chad Reid....................2:03:20 David Matheson...............2:03:51 Geoff Waterman...............2:05:15 Joe Radench..................2:05:31
TOP TEN AGE-GROUP MEN-SPRINT DISTANCEMatt Fieldwalker.............1:03:06 Patrick Naylor...............1:04:56 Kirk Vandeweghe..............1:05:19 Rick Hunter..................1:05:48 Thomas Brown.................1:06:12 David Wiens.................1:06:14 Bo Simpson...................1:06:54 Deon Flynn...................1:07:27 Brian Hrynkow................1:07:43 Craig Dale...................1:07:51
JUNIOR ELITE WOMENEllen Pennock...........59:53 Joanna Brown............1:01:09 Christine RidenouR......1:01:52 Gabrielle Edwards......1:01:57 Dominika Jamnicky.......1:02:04 Amelie Kretz............1:02:36 Hilary Wille............1:02:55 Karlyn Elford...........1:04:37 Karol-Ann Roy Rosemere..1:06:19 Samantha Klus...........1:06:47 Maya Munzar.............1:06:48 Madi Serpico............1:07:09
JUNIOR ELITE MENFrancis Lefebvre........56:05 Gabriel Legault.........56:13 Tristan Woodfine........56:36 Lehm Maguire............57:01 Charles Brault.........57:06 Philippe Tremblay.......57:18 Charles Khazoom.........57:25 Tyler Mislawchuk........57:30 Philippe Deschamps.....57:33
TRY A TRI TOP TWELVEKerry Marc..............49:20 Jonathan Houweling......51:20 Daniel Vissia...........52:16 Ryan Booth..............52:55 Tyler Irving............53:31 Brett Thompson..........53:43 Brad Farrell............53:49 Ryan Fipke..............53:51 Paul Watson.............53:59 MarK Sander.............54:01 Jessica Turanec.........54:03 Sunette Louw............54:23
KIDS OF STEEL 8-11
Can you find your name in here? Everyone hidden in this list is a winner.
You are a winner and very special for doing something as challenging as triathlon that helps you learn new things, stay strong, and have fun all at the same time.
You were all amazing in the Apple Triathlon in Kelowna in 2011 and the race organizers, spectators and especially your patents are all very proud of you.
Eat smart, stay fit, and be strong forever!
Andrena Johnson Hudsyn Arnold Veerle Appels Keely Ralf Emma Movold Madelyn Shipley
Jaxon Slaney Linnea Uunila Charlotte Ross Kallie O'hearn Madison Dyck Payton Basterash Amber Crack Brianna Taylor Ella Rolleston Paige
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A triathlon ninja is smart and sleek, and sometimes wears a sexy black compression bandana under their bike helmet*
A triathlon ninja is calm and cool under pressure, and can do impressive things like count how many gels they've had in the past 2 hours.
A triathlon ninja sneaks up barely noticed, usually late in the race when everyone else is fading, and whoosh! turns up the heat and burns streaks of speed in the pavement.
*performance enhancing benefits not proven by research.
Are you a triathlon ninja? Do you want to be one?
In this article, you'll learn five race day mental tactics that allow you to become a triathlon ninja, and use your ninja superpowers to push your body outside your comfort zone, physically beyond what you believe to be possible, and into a new level of personal achievement. Sweet. Are you ready grasshopper?
Triathlon Ninja Race Day Mental Tactic #1: Break Up.
While your subconscious mind can grasp the concept continuously swimming, cycling and running from point A to point B, or even of traversing 140.6 miles in a single day, your conscious mind (the part that actually dictates your race day decisions) is easily distracted.
For a triathlon ninja, this distraction can be a good thing, because you can feed your conscious mind tiny intermediate goals to break things up. Rather than having to making it to the finish line, you convince your body to make it to the next buoy, the next telephone pole, or the next aid station.
I personally divide most triathlons into much more than 3 separate events (swim, bike, run) and instead typically categorize 6-12 separate "sections" of the race on paper, then study that paper going into the race.
Got it? OK, you've got Step 1 of 5 (see you're already learning how to break things up).
Triathlon Ninja Race Day Mental Tactic #2: Dig Deep.
There's very little you'll experience in a race that you haven't already experienced in training. You just have to remember to dig deep enough during the race to call on those times in training when you headed out the door to run in torrential rain, rode your bike 30 miles on half-inflated tires, or finished off 1500 meters of a swim while resisting the compelling urge to rush to the bathroom and take a dump.
During a race, the slight discomfort that we put up with in training can sometimes mentally or physically derail us. So when the going gets tough, think back to the hardest part of your training, including somehow getting your heart rate near maximum at 5am in the morning, and draw on those episodes during the race.
Want practice? Compare getting through this article to reading Moby Dick in high school and you¹re well on your way to become a triathlon ninja.
Triathlon Ninja Race Day Mental Tactic #3: Ask Why
A triathlon ninja knows their motivation for doing triathlons.
Some people do triathlons to live a long time so they can see their grandkids.
Some people do triathlons because they were never any good at sports and this lets them be an athlete.
Some people do triathlons because it makes them look good naked.
Regardless of what your motivation is, you need to identify it and know why you do triathlon.
Then, when you're riding up the steepest hill of the race, ready to fall off your bike and puke, you can remember that the whole reason you're doing this is so that you look sexy for your tropical vacation in 2 weeks. Or whatever motivates your ninja heart.
Triathlon Ninja Race Day Mental Tactic #4: Harness Energy
You've probably seen the video game or movie where the superhuman being clutches two hands to their chest, creates a giant ball of fiery energy then releases the burning orb into a crowd of fierce opponents, dispersing the enemy like rag dolls.
A triathlon ninja has those same superpowers.
When you go running up the beach from the swim, harness the energy of the screaming crowds. Feel it. Use it.
When you ride through the aid station, feel the positive energy emanating from the generous volunteers, and use that too.
And as you run, try to smile. This smiling strategy helps significantly, because people smile right back at you and cheer you on (whereas nobody really claps much for the triathlete who looks like they're on Planet Hell).
So yes, I'm the guy at the race who's doing the rock star pump-up-the-crowd hand waving as I ride out of transition and yes, that's kinda hard to do when your heart is pumping out your throat, but it's worth the effort when you ride back into transition and those same people give you that energy right back.
Triathlon Ninja Race Day Mental Tactic #5: See Success
Close your eyes.
Can you imagine the feel of the water in your hand during the swim, the air blowing by your cheeks on the bike, and the slap of your foot against the pavement on the run?
If not, you may need triathlon ninja practice.
The best athletes on the planet regularly engage in visualization, in which they close their eyes and imagine everything happening perfectly. This takes practice and imagination, but your mind can be trained to visualize powerfully.
Start with small things, like closing your eyes and feeling the sand on the beach under your feet before the race starts.
Then progress to more complex visualization, such as seeing and feeling yourself successfully snag a water bottle as you fly by an aid station on your bike. If you're really good, you can imagine yourself brining that aid station water bottle to your mouth and feeling the cool water refresh you. And you know you need a little more practice, or an Alzheimer's screening, if you're having a hard time mentally recalling what an aid station actually looks like.
So what do you think? Can you be a triathlon ninja? You bet you can. Remember!
Break up.
Dig deep.
Ask why.
Harness energy.
See success.
I'll see you at the races. I'll be the guy with the compression bandana.
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Whoo boy. It's early spring and I'm already feeling the need to do something other than swim, bike and run.
It happens about once a week. I head out for a workout and just don't really feel like staring at the bottom of a pool, spending hours in a bike saddle, or pounding the pavement. Especially when I walk by all the guys playing noon ball on my way into the pool.
How about you? Are you feeling like a hamster on a wheel on some days? Maybe stuck in a rut? Yearning after a sport that involves either A) a ball or B) the ability to get involved in shoving matches?
Don't feel bad cross training in a different sport is still training. You won't be wasting your time if you decide to pick up some kind of cross training once or twice a week. Sports other than swimming, cycling and running allow your body to move in new directions and experience different fitness stimuli.
Oh yeah, cross training can also force you to be social. Just remember to take your.mp3 player headphones out of your ears before you try these cross training modes.
Cross Training Sport #1 - Soccer:
Soccer requires quick, explosive efforts, but each effort is followed by active recovery, rather than complete rest. As a result, muscular endurance and the ability to buffer lactic acid can be vastly improved by playing soccer. Although a similar muscular endurance effect can be achieved with cross country or skate skiing, soccer has the advantage of being biomechanically identical to a specific triathlon skill running. Therefore, the muscular endurance can be enhanced with better leg turnover and stride length.
In addition, triathletes are notoriously weak in side-to-side motion, resulting in a higher risk of injury to overtrained front-to-back motion muscles. The frequent changes of direction and lateral movement in soccer can address this weakness.
Compared to triathlon, you'll find some sports to be relatively dirt cheap, and soccer is a perfect example, simply requiring a stable pair of shoes (cleats are optional), and possibly a ball. Check with your local sports and rec department for a soccer league, and if you have difficulty finding a soccer game to join, try an ultimate Frisbee league instead which will give you a similar cross training effect.
Cross Training Sport #2 - Basketball:
Similar to soccer, basketball improves muscular endurance with explosive efforts followed by active recovery, and can also improve stride turnover and length. However, the arm jostling and pushing, shooting and passing in basketball are good upper body training, while the frequent jumping and landing are perfect lower body plyometrics, which have been shown to improve running economy in distance runners.
Like soccer, basketball requires minimal equipment: shoes and a ball. You'll be able to find pick-up games on the schedule of your local health club or gym. If you find yourself on a busy court, the weakness of basketball for exercise-obsessed triathletes is the requirement to stand around between games as you wait your turn to play. But by jumping rope, shooting or jogging and dribbling between games, you can turn an hour of basketball into pure fitness.
Check our local gym, especially at noon time, to get into a cross training bout of basketball.
Cross Training Sport #3 - Tennis:
As an ex-collegiate tennis player, I can honestly say that the only sport during which I have ever puked due to extreme fatigue was tennis. With frequent start-stop and lateral motions, torso, and upper body and lower body power requirements, and long time spent "on your feet", a rigorous game of tennis can be highly effective cardiovascular and muscular training.
Tennis offers many of the same training effects soccer and basketball, but also requires a high degree of torso and shoulder rotation, stability and power, resulting in good cross-over for the core stability required for distance running and swimming.
A tennis skirt or white polo is entirely optional, and for tennis, you simply need access to a public court, a tennis racquet and a can of balls and of course, somebody to play tennis with. Check your local sports and rec department, or the USA Triathlon website, to find a partner.
Cross Training Sport #4 - Golf:
I gotta be kidding, right?
Surely the sport of golf is far too sedentary relative to triathlon for any possible cross training effect. But not only does the golf swing provide similar torso and core rotational power stimulation as tennis, but also similar enhanced shoulder and upper body power. In addition, the long walking required during 18 holes of non-cart golf is perfect for an injured triathlete who has been forced into low-impact aerobic cardio due to knee or foot injuries, and for that injured athlete, golf can be a welcome break from simply hiking, going on a long walk, or staring at a TV on a treadmill.
Don't worry, there is no need to join an expensive country club - most metropolitan areas have a range of public courses that offer hitting lessons, affordable golf, and even club rentals.
There are certainly other forms of cross training other than the 4 mentioned here - such as volleyball, water polo, Frisbee golf, badminton, cricket, rugby, and other sports that I've probably never heard of. But as long as you're swimming, cycling and running consistently, cross training will not simply suck away time that you could be getting better at triathlon, but will instead enhance your fitness and give you a mentally refreshing way to exercise.
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There are a ton of triathlon training schedules. Some are good, some are bad, and some are nice to look at when you need to fall asleep quickly and don't have any sleeping pills nearby.
But regardless of which triathlon training schedule you use, there are 10 crucial time-saving elements you need to be looking for, if you don't want to waste time training when you could be kissing up to your boss, wasting time on YouTube, or teaching your kids how to make offensive sounds with their armpits.
So in no particular order of importance (except that the first one is about food, which I find myself thinking about a lot as a self-admitted food junkie), here are your 10 triathlon training schedule time savers:
10. Eat Lunch Fast. Taking 5 minutes to eat your lunch will leave, in most cases, 55 extra minutes in your triathlon training schedule. So what takes a long time to eat? Salads, casseroles, dinner leftovers - and pretty much anything that requires cutlery. Choose these instead: wraps, sandwiches, smoothies and shakes. And yes, I am that guy riding my bicycle down the road as I finish up a turkey-avocado wrap that I've wrapped in aluminum foil and stuffed down my bike jersey.
9. Quality Over Quantity. Most triathletes, especially the Ironman ones, swim 140% too much, bike 200% too much and run 170% too much - mostly because there is too little hard fast training and too much long slow training. I personally use a ton of high intensity interval training workouts (HIIT), and that means I get to watch movies with my kids at night. So what's an example of HIIT? Rather than going on a 45 minute run, I'll do 10 treadmill 30-60 second sprints on the highest incline I can possibly manage, and then do my core workout between each sprint.
8. Commute. Ride your bike to work. Put your clothes in a backpack, and pack baby wipes or Actionwipes to wipe yourself down. If you're like me, you can even go so far as to wash your hair in the sink. If this doesn't work for your triathlon training schedule you can also: A) run to the grocery store for small items (I run hard there, and then easy back while I'm carrying stuff like bananas); B) do errands on your bike (not recommended for anything that involves your hair looking nice); or C) ride or run to social events, like parties, and then drive home with your friends or family.
7. Family Training Tools. As soon as my wife and I found out we were pregnant with twins (actually she was, I just helped, which was the fun part), we equipped our garage with a double bike trailer and a double jogger. The bike trailer always has two little bike helmets and a bunch of books and toys inside (you'd be surprised at how long a Batman action figure will keep a little boy entertained on a long bike ride). My wife uses the jogger to take the kids on little nature field-trips, or to soccer, swimming, and even the gym (speaking of the gym, try to join one that has free kid care, like the YMCA, so you and your spouse can exercise together). Some triathlon training schedule advice is to do "Invisible Training", which is done early in the morning or late at night when your training is "invisible" to your family, but I encourage you, at least once a week, to set a good example and make family a part of your training.
6. Indoor Training. It sounds a bit blah, but if you want to free up time in your triathlon training schedule, you can save many, many minutes by hopping on an indoor trainer or treadmill rather than getting dressed for weather conditions, going outside, and fighting stop signs, stop lights, traffic and Grandma's on rollerblades with their 8 grandchildren and 2 schnozzle dogs. You'll even find me sometimes skipping my swim to do an indoor workout.
5. Eat Right. If you're eating calories that don't have high nutritional value, a good part of your triathlon training schedule is going to be spent simply A) trying not to get fat and/or B) fighting against the recovery and fitness reducing effect that "empty calories" have on your body. Anything process, refined or packaged should comprise only a very small part of your diet, and everything else should come from whole, raw, real food. And yes, the local coffeeshop bakery case falls into the latter category, even the cookies with the pink frosting that say "Fat-Free". I also recommend that just about everybody take the bare minimum supplementation protocol: Vitamin D, Magnesium, Fish Oil and Greens.
4. Communication. You, your spouse, your family, your friends, your co-workers and your boss should be aware of your triathlon training schedule when you have a 5 hour bike ride planned for the weekend, or you decide to disappear to the gym for an extra hour on Wednesday morning. We keep a big calendar by our front door where we write down workouts, family events, races, and sometimes the ever-present reminder for me to "mow the lawn already". If you and your spouse are geeks, you could certainly use something like Google calendar or the "Remember The Milk" phone app - but we go old-school paper calendar at the Greenfield house. I'm also very open to friends and co-workers when I can't hang out. Don't be embarrassed to wear your triathlon training schedule on your sleeve - most people will respect you for being committed to fitness.
3. Friday Night Fuddy-Duddy. Speaking of friends, I don't recommend you engage in heavy drinking or late night social activities on Friday night - primarily because Saturday is such valuable time for getting in your triathlon training scheduled workouts. Save the tom-foolery for Saturday nights or Sunday afternoons, when you've gotten your high quality training out of the way. My wife and I will often stay in on Friday night, grab a movie (the last good one was "Due Date", but I digress), have a date night, hit the sack by 10pm, and be fresh and ready to get started into workouts or training on Saturday.
2. Cross-Train. Lately, many of my social relationships are now formed from playing tennis with a group of guys. For me, that's my social outlet that keeps me from being an isolated triathlon geek who has lost the skill to communicate with the general population and mostly just stares off into space and utters phrases like "Oily Cassette Blurby Blah-Blah". You're not "wasting time" when you cross-train in your triathlon training schedule - instead, there is often a very good training effect upon your triathlon fitness. While the social sports of golf, softball and baseball may not be the best cardiovascular cross-training activities, look into group activities like soccer, basketball, tennis, or if you are an international reader, cricket (I know nothing about cricket, but I threw that in there to make this a globally relevant article and to appease any Eastern hemisphere readers).
1. Non-Triathlon Post-Race Festivities. If you've got a family, the last thing you want is your family to regret you taking them to the big race in your triathlon training schedule. By all means, do not arrive at your race 5-7 days before the race with your family for a "vacation", spend the entire vacation fretting about racing and tweaking your bicycle, and then fly home the night of the race or the morning after. Instead, go to the race later in the week, like 3 or 4 days early (you're not a professional athlete, for crying out loud, so why skip out on life just to acclimate?) and then stay 2-3 days after the race to engage in non-triathlon post-race festivities with your family, like theme parks, scenic attractions, wine tasting, or if you'll really up for an adventure, wine tasting at theme parks. I take no responsibility for injuries incurred during that last activity.
If you're trying to prepare for a triathlon without neglecting your friends, family or career, then these time-saving tips should be good additions to your triathlon training schedule. If you want more advice just like this, then you'll want to visit http://www.triathlondominator.com, where I've got more techniques for Half-Ironman and Ironman triathletes to get maximum results with minimum training time. See you there!
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You have probably tried countless different sports gels, drinks, jelly beans, chews, and bars. They all do roughly the same thing, but it's tempting to think that the next one we try will do something better than all the ones that came before it. The marketing machine behind sports nutrition products is very strong, and their claims about what separates one product from another can create a situation where athletes believe (and fear) that a sports nutrition product can make or break their race.
The truth is, it can't. Your training makes or breaks your race. What you do day after day, week after week, month after month, makes your race what it is. Sports nutrition plays a supporting role in allowing you to tap into your full capacity. But what makes a good nutrition product? One thing: it works for YOU.
Here are a few simple pointers to consider when choosing a product:
1. Complex carbs are not necessarily better than simple carbs. Don't pay extra for sustained energy or long-lasting energy claims.
2. You don't need to use your sports fuel every day. In fact, you probably only need it once a week at the most. Start out with none and see how you feel. Don't be afraid to bonk in training in the name of learning more about your body. Add sports nutrition in incremental doses until you get to the point where you are eating enough to sustain energy but not so much that you get stomach upset or consume more than you burn.
3. Consider convenience. If you are training for a long race and will need a supply of nutrition over the course of many months, consider how widely available your preferred nutrition is. Do you have to order it online or can you find it at a gas station?
4. Start simple and cheap and add more price or complexity if the simple and cheap doesn't work. Simple and cheap might mean a bag of skittles, a handful of raisins, or a banana. More complex might mean sports gels or bars with caffeine, protein, or amino acids.
5. Taste. If you like the taste, you will eat it.
Remember, sports nutrition cannot perform miracles - and you don't need it to. Your body is capable of performing an amazing amount of work without these highly processed supplements. Let your body show you what it can do before you look for supplements.
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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
One of the most important things to consider as a beginning triathlete is an appropriate training schedule for your current level of development, the race you're planning to run, and the amount of time you have to prepare (both the total time remaining before race day, and the amount of time you can devote to training on a weekly basis).
Your Current Level of Development
The best place to start when laying out your triathlon training schedule is by doing an honest assessment of your current fitness level and preparedness to compete in each separate event. This is one place where it can be extremely helpful to get some outside help: an experienced competitor may be better able to objectively assess your fitness and preparedness levels than you; it's hard to be objective about our own performance.
You may even want to book a session or two with a professional triathlon or endurance training coach; there's really no substitute for having a realistic baseline assessment before you set out to train for your first triathlon (or even your first several events).
The Race
Once you know where you are, you need to know where you're going; what are the challenges facing you in the race you're preparing for? What's the distance of the swim? Is it going to happen in a pool or in open water? If open water, is it going to take place in a lake, or in the ocean? Plan to do as much of your training as possible in conditions as close as you can make them to the actual conditions you'll be competing under.
What about the bike and running courses? Are they hilly or pretty flat? If it's winter now and the race is in the summer, you may want to at least drive the bike and running courses (if you can); doing this can be a great help in visualizing and mentally preparing for what you'll be up against in the actual race.
Time
All races are races against time, and your training is no different: today is whatever day today is, and the race is on whatever day the race is on; the difference between those two dates is the total time you have to prepare.
Also, if you're like most triathletes, you have a day job, and maybe a family, and maybe other social obligations, and yet somewhere in all of that, you have to find time to train, consistently, every week. This can be a whole different level of challenge. You may need to give up some things you're used to doing to make time for training (and for recovery from training), so be prepared for that.
Be Prepared
The bottom line is, know where you're at, know where you're going, and be prepared to do the work and make the sacrifices you'll need to make along the way. One way to make sure you're prepared is to read as much as you can about the process, so you know what to expect.
I've been putting together a series of "lenses" on Squidoo that deal with these issues; one of them is titled "Triathlon Training Schedule for Beginners" - you might like to have a look at that lens, and the others I've also done (they're all linked together; look for the block near the bottom of the lens).
It is important that you know what you are doing when you are doing a triathlon training program for a triathlon, as there are 3 events and you should schedule your programs according to the events. The benefits of these kinds of triathlon training programs will help you to complete the event at a faster duration. If you want to finish faster at Olympic distance, improving bilateral breathing is a good way to start implementing in your triathlon training programs, as it will improve your swimming skills by utilizing both sides when breathing.
Training for a Triathlon
If you are new to triathlon, there are three types of triathlons, which you have to take note. The three are sprint distance, which is best for beginners who want to try their first triathlon. The Olympic distance which is a stage higher than sprint distance and a more common race distance especially among elite triathletes. Lastly is the Iron man distance, it's an event for an athlete who wants to push their bodies and minds to their limits.
When you are planning for a triathlon training program, make sure you plan your training sessions well. Do perform your training specifically to the event that you are participating for. When it comes to training, the important aspect that you should take note of is your progression. Our body will become used to the training workouts if we did not put in some variations in it. Give your body some challenge and plan a proper schedule.
Benefits of Triathlon Training Program
The best advantage of a triathlon training program is that it is not only for beginner triathletes but also for someone who is just beginning to start exercising. Normally, triathlon training programs consists of utilizing the bike for cardiovascular exercise and moderate strength training for low impact training, which is especially good if you want to shed off some weight.
Before you set off for any triathlon training programs, do have a thorough check with your local doctor and see if you are healthy enough to take on these types of exercise routines. But not to worry, these training routines will be gentle on your joints while strengthening muscles, bones and cardiovascular systems.
Tips for Finishing Faster at Olympic Distance
In order for you to finish faster at Olympic distance, you have to train your body to run well even though if your body is tired. What you can do is implement workouts in your triathlon training program that works on your running fitness. For a start, you can try with brick sessions. Brick sessions are a type of training session that replicates race conditions. Doing pure run sessions do help a lot too as it will teach you to run fast even when you are tired.
The brick sessions are a real strength endurance session, as you have to do 10 miles on the bike at 10-mile time trial pace. Do set up a little transition area and then run two miles at threshold running pace. Repeat this two or three times. It is recommended that you perform it 3 times if you are training for the Olympic distance.
How to Improve Bilateral Breathing?
Bilateral breathing is when a swimmer requires changing breathing sides after each stroke cycle. Triathlons usually require you to swim, run and cycle and equipping yourself with proper bilateral breathing methods will eliminate neck and shoulder fatigue and promotes better balance and body alignment. It is also an essential navigational skill in open water therefore it is a must to include this in your triathlon training programs.
What can you do to improve bilateral breathing is by breathing on your weaker side. It means that you are breathing on the side that you are not used to. Although it will be tough and most swimmers hated that training regime, it will greatly help by making you versatile to breath on your both sides while swimming.
All the basic that you should know about triathlon training have been outlined for you above. By taking the necessary measures, the progression you will make will greatly help you to improve yourself to be a better triathlete. These kinds of triathlon training will not only help you for events but also will keep you fit and focused on personal levels.
Triathlon wetsuit is a rubber garment. It is made using foamed neoprene. Divers, surfers, canoeists and windsurfers use wetsuits to get warmth and protection when swimming in water. It offers necessary buoyancy, abrasion resistance and thermal insulation to the people who participate in water sports. Gas bubbles are inserted in the rubber material to minimize heat conduction and to provide required buoyancy. Wetsuits were unveiled during early part of 1950s. It was made using foamed neoprene. It was very delicate. It was modified later with thin sheets of nylon. In order to make it waterproof, wetsuit joints were glued and stitched. The wetsuits were further modified with improved seals at wrists, neck and ankles.
With innovative technologies and materials, wetsuits have evolved over time. Wetsuit wearers now experience new functionality and improved production processes in addition to various accessories. Triathlon wetsuit uses light materials to allow quick drying. The quick drying property of the wetsuit allows athletes to continue to the next event of competition without having to worry about drying of the wetsuit. The wetsuits get dried quickly in few minutes. It allows athletes to save time during competition.
Heating panels with rechargeable batteries have been inserted in the wetsuits to provide protection for surfers from water and at the same time offer necessary heat. Surfers can heat their body during surfing with such wetsuits. The wetsuits are developed in such a way that electric panels do not cause electric shock to the surfers while surfing.
Modular triathlon wetsuit has been developed to address overlaying gluing and blind stitching methods. This enables manufacture of wetsuits for various body sizes and shapes. Issues such as blind stitching and overlaying gluing techniques, with adaptable fitting options have been addressed in the design of modular wetsuits.
Basically Triathlon is a multi-sport activity, which includes swimming, cycling and running. Triathlon wetsuits were developed for tri-athletes. Many types of wetsuits including pullover bibjohn, shortcut, full-cut and sleeveless are available in the market. You can use a suitable this depending on temperature of water. You can swim faster with increased buoyancy using a wetsuit.
Triathlon wetsuit provides protection to the athlete from chilly cold water shock. It allows the athlete to utilize valuable time to win the race. You can also use a triathlon wetsuit for scuba diving. Various types of wetsuits are available for women, men and children to allow them to participate in water sports.
Athletes across the world use Triathlon Wetsuit to take part in various water sports and get protection from cold water. Triathlon wetsuits for water sports have been developed using neoprene as in the case of a traditional wetsuit.
A triathlon wetsuit rental is a great option for beginners and other athletes who cannot afford to buy a decent quality triathlon wetsuit. The rent rates are usually affordable and the suits are typically of good quality. You are allowed to keep the suits for the whole season, which means that you will be able to train in the rental suits and can, thus, get comfortable wearing the suit. In fact, a triathlon wetsuit rental is the best option for those athletes who want to take part in an event just to try it out as an experience factor and do not mean to use a wetsuit again for ages.
So what all do you need to know before going for a triathlon wetsuit rental? Well, you would need to do your research on the types and categories of triathlon wetsuits, of course. You need to know that you could have either full sleeved or sleeveless triathlon suits, the full sleeved providing more buoyancy and warmth and the sleeveless being better in warm conditions or when you need to get in and out of the suit more easily. The categories are based on the quality of the wetsuits, the best being category 4, which are the most expensive kind with the most technological and design innovations. Category 2 and 3 are decent quality suits and give considerable amount of hydrodynamicity and flexibility at a reasonable cost, while category 1 gives you the basic functionality at a basic cost. You could get most types and categories at a triathlon wetsuit rental.
There are some things to be kept in mind when you go for a triathlon wetsuit rental. First of all, understand that fitting is important (very important), if you want your wetsuit to serve its purpose (that is provide you speed and flexibility). Hence, wear the suits and see. Make sure that they are a snug fit, so that water cannot get in and cause drag (which will reduce your speed). There should not be any wrinkles or portions that hang over. Also, try getting in and out of the suit a few times both to ensure the suit's quality and to make sure that you are comfortable with it. Make sure the neoprene is in good condition (look for tears and such), since the previous user could've been careless.
The best folks to approach for a Triathlon Wetsuit Rental would be the people who organize the triathlon events. Major races usually provide the renting options and these suits are typically good quality. Other independent triathlon gear shops with good records are also reasonable options.
In modern day sports, a Triathlon Wetsuit is one of the hottest pieces of sports equipment available. A triathlon is generally held in the category of swimming, biking and running. It is a very physically enduring sport and the true mettle of a sportsman is tested here. Many serious sportsmen nowadays use wetsuits while swimming to gain an edge.
But regardless of the debate caused by critics of the Triathlon Wetsuit, it is increasingly becoming popular among seasoned and novice sportsmen. In the initial years, these wetsuits were only used for cold water events, usually while scuba diving or for other diving adventure sports. But now, these wetsuits are being used for sports such as speed swimming, and since then, they are now being used for during major swimming events.
The modern day Triathlon Wetsuit is made from better material. With technological advancements in the field of making sports gear, wetsuits are also becoming more flexible and buoyant, with better hydro-dynamic exterior and better panelling inside the suits. There are bodies, like the International Triathlon Union and USA Triathlon, which set standards for the kind of materials to be used in a Triathlon Wetsuit, so that sportsmen get uniform and qualitative wetsuits to use while sporting.
In triathlons held in colder climates, the Triathlon Wetsuit makes it possible for swimmers to compete without difficulty of having to face the freezing temperatures. The suit protects the wearer against hypothermia, which affects the metabolism and bodily functioning of the swimmer, leading even to death at times. The wetsuit helps in insulation by trapping a layer of water in the surface of the suit, which is warmed up by the wearer's body heat, and thus, serves as a warm shield against the surrounding pool water.
Depending on one's requirements, there are many top brands of wetsuits, for beginners, brands like- 2XU T: 0 Team Triathlon Wetsuit and Aqua Sphere Unisex Pursuit Full Sleeve Wetsuit are good options. For seasoned swimmers, brands like Blue Seventy Reaction FS Wetsuit and Orca Equip Full Sleeve Wetsuit are quite popular. For swimmers looking for the newest innovations, brands like Zoot Zenith 2.0 Wetsuit, 2XU V: 1 Velocity Wetsuit and Blue Seventy Helix FS Wetsuit are the best brands available.
So, depending on one's preferences and requirements, swimmers can make a decision and purchase their Triathlon Wetsuit.
The Tristar Sports event group has recently teamed up with the Federation of Kitts and Nevis to put together an International long distance sporting event called the Tristar 111 Nevis Triathlon last week. Competitive athletes attended the event from various areas of the globe. The event included individual competitors and relay teams.
As the name suggests, the Triathlon comprised of three major sections. These included the swim course, the biking course, and a running course. The event proceeded respectively with only a small transition area where the athletes changed gears and proceeded to the next portion of the competition.
The Swimming Section
The swimming course began in downtown Charlestown in Gallows bay. The athletes began from the beach and swam through the course marked by buoys. The first buoy was located beyond the ferry pier and was aligned with Hunkins Drive. They swam right around this buoy and headed towards the second buoy. At this point they headed back towards the finish line marked by the dinghy dock.
Once the athletes completed this portion of the event, they gathered the biking gear and transition out of their swimming gear in the designated area by the main car park. After this they ran over the bike course.
The Biking Section
Once on the bikes, the athletes began what is to be four laps around the island. The distance was about 20 miles, or 32 kilometers around the island. They began on Hunkins Drive and continued along the main road through Charlestown, which would mark the coming laps. They headed from Charleston to Pond hill, and then headed to the right in the direction of Montpelier. They continued through the village, heading back to the main island road where they would continue to circle the island, and repeated this three times. Once the laps were completed, the competitors turned on Hunkins Drive once more and gathered their running gear.
The Running Section
The athletes had parked the bikes, transition into their running gear, and began the next course. The running course led towards Bath Village, near the port on the right, and then on the old road on the outer ring. They ran through Bath Village and entered Fort Thomas. Then they ran along the beach at gallows bay, which completed the first lap, which was repeated once more. After completing this segment they headed to the finish line on Hunkins Drive.
The Rules
The racers could not bring MP3 players, cell phones or other types of electronic devices to the race. They needed to be properly dressed for each portion of the event, and they should have checked their bags of gear that were to be used for transitioning in advance, prior to the Triathlon by the deadline. Drafting, escorting, and littering were strictly prohibited and violators would be disqualified. All racers were expected to smile and have a good attitude from the beginning of the race to the end.
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Here is a quick guide outlining key considerations to take into account when you are purchasing a triathlon wetsuit. This guide features triathlon wetsuit material right through to the manufacturer's warranty.
The most common material is neoprene, which comes in different levels depending on your price range. Top brands coat their more expensive wetsuits with a silicon coating skin (SCS) that cuts quicker through water helping with propulsion and glide through the water. The "nano" coating on some wetsuits helps trap air between the silicon and the suit to increase buoyancy. It's important to look for a wetsuit that has different levels of thickness with the shoulder panels and arms thinner than the chest and legs. The thicker material around the torso and upper legs will help with floatation and the thinner panels help with easier movement and flexibility.
Correct fit and wetsuit constructionThe wetsuit needs to fit snuggly and it should not let in any water flow. This means the wrists, ankles and neck should have a comfortable firm seal. The wetsuit construction itself should have a mixture of stitching and glue between the panels to increase the life of your wetsuit. The wetsuit will initially feel tight and hot when you first try it on out of the water. Once you enter the water it will start to feel more comfortable. Choose the correct size by using the height and weight size guides found on most online retail websites. As a rule of thumb if your body type is tall and thin then be guided more by the height and with short and wide body types go with the weight size guides.
Make sure the zipper draws all the way down the back, so the end is level with your hips. This makes it easier to put the wetsuit on and ensures an easier transition when taking off your wetsuit from the water exit. You can also use a water-soluble lubricant around your ankles to make it even easier to take off your wetsuit.
Propulsion panels and speed strakesRubber panels on the bottom side of the forearms act as a paddles when swimming. This helps the pull stroke and creates faster propulsion through the water. Another new feature for top of the range wetsuits include speed strakes along the chest panels and the legs. The strakes help hydrodynamic stability in choppy water and it also helps you keep a straight line in the flat, outdoor water.
If you are buying online, always check that the retailer has a warranty and exchange policy in place. Buying a wetsuit is an expensive investment, so it's important to have piece of mind if it is damaged due to manufacturing error.
For more information on a wide range of wetsuits from entry to high performance, please visit Triathlon Wetsuits.
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Helping you achieve your triathlon goals
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Without a doubt you could spend more money on triathlon bikes than any other bit of triathlon gear.
So it helps if you know what you need, what to look for and what your options are before you set out to part with your cash. Before spending money on a triathlon bike, read on to find out everything you need to know about how to choose the right one.
If you are just starting out in triathlon, then any bike will do so long as it has two wheels and brakes that work!
Even a mountain bike will do, but generally people will compete on traditional-style racing bikes with drop handlebars.
There are many things to consider when choosing a bike, from the type of riding you do to the distances you will cover. Other things to add into the mix for you to think about are gears, wheels, bars, pedals, shows, saddles, tyres. And then once you've decided on all that, you need to make sure you get a bike that fits.
The more you pay, the lighter the bike becomes due to better quality (lighter and stronger) components.
How Much Difference Does The Cost Make?
This depends on how competitive you are. Generally the more expensive the bike, the lighter it is. If you're serious about improving times then a lighter bike will help.
A more expensive bike will last longer because of the higher quality components. This becomes more relevant the more you plan to ride your bike. Even a cheaper bike will last a long time if you look after it and don't ride it for hours every day!
How To Choose A Bike
The best way to choose the right bike is to go to a reputable bike shop and get advice.
The sort of questions they should be asking you, or information you should be giving them are:
What are you wanting to do on your bike (ie race fast vs complete course, race Ironman vs sprint triathlons)What distances will you coverHow much training do you plan to doWhat type of riding will you do - hilly or flatWhat is your budgetDo you have any back problems (this might restrict your mobility and therefore a smaller/shorter bike would suit you better so that you are more upright).Our general advice is to buy at the upper end of your budget because you will notice the difference in quality.
Carbon Frame or Aluminium?
Carbon fibre is generally lighter, but cheaper carbons offer no advantage over a similarly priced aluminium frame and may even be heavier.
What you choose comes down to personal preference: do you like the look, and does it fit well are more important that whether the frame is carbon or aluminium.
Generally we would advise you go for an aluminium if you are going for the cheaper end of the price range. This is because when a carbon frame get damaged it is harder to spot because the damage is often internal. Also, if they fail they tend to fail spectacularly. If an aluminium frame gets damaged it is usually easy to spot.
Wheels
You could easily spend more on wheels than the rest of the bike in total. Once you have a bike that fits, the thing that will make the biggest difference to your performance is the wheels.
If you want to spend money on something, then spend it on wheels and tyres rather than an expensive carbon fibre seat post or static components.
Losing rotating mass (weight) on a bike makes a significant difference to performance So anywhere you can lose weight of things that rotate (so mainly the wheels, bit also the chain set) the better or faster you will go.
If you want your wheels to be multi-purpose - in other words you are going to use them every day and are going to be doing a variety of riding, both hilly and flat then you don't want anything to deep section (depth of the rim).
This is because the wind affects the wheels if they have deep rims, and they are also generally heavier, although expensive ones can still be light.
We would generally recommend aluminium wheels unless you have a lot of money to spend. Carbon wheels are expensive, and GOOD carbon wheels are VERY expensive.
Carbon wheels are also less reliable. They are more prone to fractures and control is less predictable in the wet than aluminium wheels.
If you just want a good set of racing wheels and can afford it then go for carbon ones.
So the bottom line is, spend as much as you can on wheels!
Tyres
Good quality tyres are a worthwhile investment. Better quality material gives you longer lasting tyres that are more puncture resistant and lighter than lower quality tyres.
A wheel is designed to have either clincher or tubular ('tubs') tyres. You can't change from clincher to tubs without changing the wheel. It is possible to change the rim of the wheel to enable you to change tyres but this is complicated and if you want to do this speak to a bike shop!
Clinchers are the most conventional tyres. They have a bead that hooks onto the rim of the wheel, with an inner tube inside.
Tubulars has an inner tube that is sewn into the tyre and then glued to the rim of the wheel. So you don't have a separate inner tube and tyre.
Once upon a time tubs were faster because they were lighter and better quality than clinchers. However advances in clinchers over the last 10 years means that there is now no real difference between the two types.
Clinchers tend to be much more convenient for most people. If you have top-end carbon wheels then tubs are better because the way the rims of the wheels are constructed means that the wheel can be lighter and stronger.
As with other bike parts, there are lots of different brands of both clinchers and tubs. Generally the more you pay the better the tyres are for their purpose.
If you only buy one set then don't get the lightest or the heaviest, choose something in the middle. This means you get the best for performance in terms of puncture resistance, weight, grip and rolling resistance.
Top Tips For Choosing A Triathlon Bike
Got to a specialist shopThe more you pay the better the quality bike you will getSpending money on good quality wheels and tyres can make all the difference to a cheaper bike frameTry the bike before you buy it to make sure it is the right size and get it set up to fit you properlyMy name is Rhona Pearce.
I have a degree and postgraduate degree in sports science and exercise physiology, and 10 years experience of providing sports science support to triathletes. My husband is a triathlon coach for the British Olympic programme and together we have developed this website: http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/
Visit it for lots of practical information and advice about all aspects of triathlon training, nutrition, triathlon gear, injury prevention and recovery.
Triathlon is a multi-sport that usually includes swimming, cycling and running. These tasks should be completed in order to win the race. It is a sport that requires the athlete to have a good stamina, endurance and strength. It is not only the men who can join this event but also ladies who are now welcome to join a triathlon. This also requires the female athletes to wear ladies triathlon wetsuit for a more comfortable and convenient way to survive the race.
A ladies triathlon wetsuit is produced and widely distributed by a lot of famous brands. This wetsuit will give the athlete an edge and advantages that will help an individual win and get through all the tasks that need to be done without any hassle. You just don't buy a triathlon wetsuit or just pick something off the rack and proceed to the counter. You also have to check the wetsuit. What do you need to check for in a ladies wetsuit to ensure that it is the best?
- The ladies triathlon wetsuit should properly fit you. Yes, you have to try it on first before purchasing it to ensure that it fits you well. Some wetsuits will be loose while some others will be very tight and it will be impossible to you to move freely. It shouldn't limit your shoulder or arm reach. It should also be comfortable from the shoulder to the crotch.
- Check the layout material of the ladies triathlon wetsuit. A balance between thickness and thinness at all the right parts should be present. Thickness all over the wetsuit will not let you move freely and thinness on the parts like the arms and legs where movement usually take place will be good. A balance between the two should be present in the material layout.
- Check the neck and wrist seals. It should not let the water flow in and out and the water should not be held inside the wetsuit. This will add pound to your weight and can make you move slower.
- The ease of exit should be considered. You don't want a ladies triathlon wetsuit that will be very difficult for you to take out. But it should be rightly zipped in the back, wrist and ankles. Not too tight, but just the right kind of tightness that can easily be taken off.
Once you have the above checklist in place and everything is in order, you can be satisfied that you have found the best Ladies Triathlon Wetsuit.
