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
Beginner Triathlon Articles
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
10 Sweet Triathlon Bikes Under $3,000
Ready to make the leap and invest in a new triathlon bike? You don't have to spend $10,000 to get a raceready machine with highend features.
By Marc Lindsay
A 12-Week Triathlon Training Plan For Beginners
Ever have the itch to undertake a triathlon? This plan will help you cross the finish line successfully.
By Jason Schneider
Do You Need a Triathlon Bike?
If you catch the triathlon bug, the next step might be finding the right bike for your races. Here is a breakdown of triathlon bikes and road bikes an
By Gale Bernhardt
Base Building: Cycling for the Beginner Triathlete
If you're a new triathlete, it's likely you're also a new cyclist. Learn how to increase your endurance by incorporating long, slow base miles into yo
By Marc Lindsay
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