Beginner Triathlete - Race Day! articles

Not one menu is a perfect fit for all athletes, but there are some general rules that everyone can use as a guide during the final 24 hours leading into your race.

Don't know how to setup your triathlon transition area? We cover everything from wetsuit tips, bike check, nutrition, shoes, equipment placement to actual race day execution.

How to properly and effectively lay out your triathlon transition area.

Are you apprehensive going into your first tri season?

This video will show the basics of triathlon transitions including setup and how to use the space efficiently as possible to minimize wasted time.

Learn essential triathlon transition techniques for various ability levels. Includes wetsuit removal and several bike mounting techniques.

As race day apporaches anxiety builds. Don't let packing add to that list of worries. Part 1 is a checklist compiled by many that I have used on race day.

Downloadable race-day checklist for your triathlon preparation. Everything you need to bring from your bike to drinks.

Learn how to top off your muscles with energy during your race weekend taper! Carbo-load correctly and alleviate the possibility of GI distress by choosing the correct foods and when to eat them.

There are so many small bits of knowledge that you will learn after racing your first, fifth and tenth triathlon that I can’t put it all down in one article. Therefore, I listed 10 tips to help.

Will you will finish your next triathlon swim strong, or will you run out of steam before you even start the majority of your race?

Learn what to do and what not to do during your taper. Learn how to taper best if you have multiple races on your schedule.

Learn the important aspects of a successful pre-race nutrition plan including carbo-loading and eating the morning of the race.

Thoughts on carbohydrate loading leading up to triathlon race day.

If you are going to do a triathlon, you need to know at least some of the basic rules that can keep you from getting hurt or hurting someone else.