Yesterday I completed my first mini-triathlon. It was an
amazing feeling to finish! The swim was extremely challenging, more
challenging than I was ready for! We swam into the wind, and the large
orange bouy looked SO FAR away! I had heard from a friend that the water
temp in the lake was "okay." It was Freezing! I think the actual temp
was
54 degrees. Yet, I finished the swim. I felt the strongest on my bike!
This
was my best event. The running was a challenge, as I lost my breathe,
got a
side ache, and basically could not run. Yet, I made it under my goal of
2
hours in a time of 1:51. I think that is a great time to beat next time!
Stephanie from California
Swim - Get the low-down on wetsuits and swim suits, find info on safe water workouts and read tips for training and events.
Bike - Learn how how to structure bike workouts, find safety tips and read recommendations on great bike gear.
Run - Get the ultimate skinny on running sneakers, running gear, safety tips and much more.
Transitions are the times between the swim and bike and the bike and run. Any time you are in the transition area, you need to know how to get through it without wasting time. Here are some suggestions:
- Setting Up Your Transition Spot
- Triathlon Swim Transition (T1)
- Triathlon Bike Transition (T2)
- Triathlon Run Transition - There is no Run Transition, just a Finish Line!
- Follow Lainey's Training for her 1st Triathlon
- Triathlon Race Day Checklist
- Find a Mini-Triathlon Event
- Mini-Triathlon FAQ
- Triathlon Race Day
- Swim Cap Troubles?
- Need to Change a Flat?
- Dealing with Blisters?
- Indoor Triathlon Swim (video)
- How to Avoid A Frightening Start:
Think Out of the Pack (video)
There are NEWBIES Starting Triathlons Every Day.
Today Just Happens to be YOUR day!
