Beginners
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Breaststroker? Here’s how to go Freestyle.
Many beginner triathletes tend to use the breaststroke because it’s perceived as easier and might seem to offer better sighting…
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Marathon Prep: A Practical Guide
An athlete of mine who is about to do his first marathon asked me if I had a checklist of…
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How to get AWA Gold, Silver, Bronze
All World Athlete, or AWA status is an accolade given to Ironman athletes each year. It comes with a digital…
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How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you.
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8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must Master
It’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify…
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10 Things Beginner Triathletes Should Watch out For
Here are 10 things that beginner triathletes should watch out for: Next Steps If you’re just getting started and you…
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Triathlon for Beginners
If you’re just getting started in triathlon, you may want to refer to some of these resources. We’ve compiled a…
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Triathlon Bike vs Road Bike
This can be a confusing topic for many people. What’s the difference between a triathlon bike and a road bike,…
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Triathlon Order: Swim, Bike, Run
Swim, bike, run. The Triathlon Order. That’s the typical order of the events in a triathlon. The swim is first…
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- Breaststroker? Here’s how to go Freestyle.
Many beginner triathletes tend to use the breaststroke because it’s perceived as easier and might seem to offer better sighting… - Marathon Prep: A Practical GuideAn athlete of mine who is about to do his first marathon asked me if I had a checklist of…
- How to get AWA Gold, Silver, BronzeAll World Athlete, or AWA status is an accolade given to Ironman athletes each year. It comes with a digital…
- How to Qualify for the Ironman 70.3 World Champs: 6 Tips
If you’ve been dreaming of qualifying for the 70.3 World champs but struggle to get on the podium, these tips may help you. - 8 Mental Skills Every Triathlete Must MasterIt’s been said that endurance sports like triathlon are more mental than physical. So, it would be wise to identify…
