Should You Wear a Tri Suit or a Wetsuit?
If you’re new to triathlon, you may be confused as to the difference between a wetsuit and a tri suit. Here is a breakdown of each one and some advice
By Gale Bernhardt
Beginner Triathlon Articles
How to Train for Your First IRONMAN
Are you ready for 140.6 miles of racing? Expert Gale Bernhardt explains what to expect when training for your first IRONMAN.
By Gale Bernhardt
10 Steps to Improving Your Triathlon Swim
Swimming is a technical sport and it's hard to remember all the little things that are supposed to help you. Narrow your focus with these top 10 essen
By Kevin Koskella
Beginner's Triathlon Gear List: No Need to Break the Bank
You don't need to spend a bunch of money on triathlonspecific gear to do a triathlon. It's more than likely that you already have most of the equipme
By Jennifer Colvin
How to Race Your First Sprint Triathlon In 12 Weeks
How to develop the mental habits needed to start on a solid training plan and conquer your first sprint triathlon in less than three months.
By Training Peaks, Philip Mosley
9 Tips for the Beginner Triathlete
Training for and finishing your first triathlon can be nerve racking. These tips from those who’ve gone before you will help you get a grip on some of
By John Mayfield
What You Need to Know About Wetsuits
Unless all your races are going to take place in tropical waters, such as in Hawaii, then a wetsuit is an essential piece of race equipment.
By Jay Zacharias
My First Triathlon: 15 Things I Learned
From panic attacks to wetsuit mishaps, participating in my first triathlon was scary. With lots of trial and errors, here are 15 things I learned to h
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