Beginner Triathlete - Race Day! articles

"Setting up for a good run" can mean letting go of expectations on the bike.

A Quick Guide to Race-Day Nutrition Options

My story of traveling to Israel for a triathlon

This article provides just a summary inside look behind the scenes of a triathlon race to provide a perspective of all that goes on to get that triathlon ready for you.

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.

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.

Homestays vs hotels, eating and flying with your bike.

Often it makes sense to race slower in order to finish faster and at the same time have a more enjoyable Ironman Triathlon experience.

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?

Design a triathlon race schedule with the right amount and right types of races to help you peak at the right time.

Every year thousands of triathletes spend excessive amounts of time and money on training, only to show up to the biggest race of the season with little to no plan.

"I've tried several sport drinks during training for last years CDA race and all ended up giving me incredible gas problems during the run."

In both races (both were around 90 degrees during the run) however, during the run I felt like I had consumed too much fluid on the bike.

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

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