Beginner Triathlete - Beginner Q&A articles

From smoking like a chimney to triathlon training

First set of race wheels and it sounds like something is wrong

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Should I be working on getting faster at running by doing the longer distances and working up slowly over time or run faster for shorter distances now?

When running or biking, is it best to work towards increasing distance, stamina, working with heart rates, intervals, speed, drills, etc.?

Keep in mind that the taper period is as important to your body as all of the long hours you’ve put in the pool, on the bike and on the road. It is meant to help you rest, recover and rejuvenate.

I am not going to buy a tri-suit before my first tri - I want to make sure I am going to stick with this before I spend a lot of money on it so I want to figure out what will work best.

Is there a magic number of days off for your training plan? Is it a one size fits all or an an individual choice?

We’re going to discuss, really, how simple it is to lose weight if you have the right weight loss information. I’m going to give you a few weapons to put into your weight loss arsenal in this segment.

After your first triathlon, how many days off should you take to rest? How should you start your training again?

Looking to do your first triathlon? Here is a look beyond the distances.

When I swim I struggle to get a full breath and consequently run down faster. I spend part of my training on the side of the pool gasping for air.

How important is it to train on the actual road vs. treadmill and on a real bike vs. spinning classes?

Which sport do you believe is easier to continually improve at: swimming, bicycling, or running? What makes you think this specific sport is easier to improve at?

I have pedals with the cage and when I ride 2+ hours my legs feel much more tired then if I took out my husband's bike with clipless pedals. Do clipless pedals truly make the difference?