Resources on the Sport of Triathlon

Triathlon Training to Build Endurance and Energy
If your entering a triathlon, training is a vital component to your success. This website gives triathletes triathlon training plans and running training plans. Also included is an online training system, triathlon apparel and a triathlon newsletter. A news section, as well as triathlon basics and a training center is also offered. The main goal of this website is to give endurance athletes multi-sport information and affordable, reliable performance-enhancing training solutions.

Triathletes
Triathlete.com is a site devoted to the triathletes of the world. Updated with feature stories about triathletes, as well as a race report, this website also features reviews of triathlon gear, such as bike pedals and apparel. A forum is available for triathletes to communicate, as well as other informative articles about being a better triathlete.

History of Triathlons
Ever wonder where triathlons - running, swimming and biking - originated from? Four years before the Ironman, the first triathlon was held on Mission Bay in San Diego. It was directed and conceived by Jack Johnstone and Don Shanahan and sponsored by the San Diego Track Club. What follows on this website is the story of the sport as told by one of its founders, who started running in 1971. This comprehensive history of the triathlon includes pictures and original race times, compiled by a man who was inducted into Triathlete Magazine's Triathlon Hall of Fame.

Free Triathlon Training Tips
This website emphasizes that anyone can complete a triathlon if they take the cost-effective route to triathlon success. The key to successful training lies in doing just enough to stress your muscles, and let them rest in order to rebuild stronger. So rest becomes just as important as exercise. Alternating days of different sports becomes the best way for beginners to slowly work up to training everyday, according to the website. It includes a race check list, triathlon tricks, triathlon recovery, nutrition, triathlon planning, as well as information about running, swimming and biking. Race reports of various triathlons are included.

How to Select a Triathlon Bicycle
A useful article about the best triathlon bike you can get for under $2,500. The author chose the $2,500 price point because it is roughly double that of the least expensive tri bike on the market. This list is based on the following criteria: (1) quality construction; (2) proper geometry; (3) good tubing; (4) quality components (those suitable for extensive training and racing); (5) reasonable weight (while minimal weight differences are insignificant, light and quick bikes are easier and more fun to ride); and (6) good looks. If you need help finding a bicycle for a triathlon or other endurance sport, this article will be useful.