Beginner Triathlete - Beginners articles

Reasons for triathlon training.

Reasons and Motivation to Triathlon Train

Why I love triathlon so much and what on earth compels triathlon upon me.

Why Train for Triathlons?

A few basic guidelines for creating a training plan.

Replacing swimming with kayaking for your triathlon...FUN!

It seems that the question arises most everywhere I go and it is usually comes from a 210-pound pot-bellied chain smoker. “Aren’t you to big to be doing triathlons?”

I had a great experience being a volunteer, but used the time to educate myself on anything that could allow me to have a better race or pass something on to the readers at BT.

Experts agree, doing a “mock,” triathlon on the course you’re racing can aid you in your training; performance and most of all quell some nervous energy.

Get inspired to race a triathlon even if your older.

Overcoming first-time fears.

At first triathlon training may seem scary and that is why I will try to summarize a few tips for whoever wants to try and get their feet wet with triathlon. I can assure you that you will be hooked.

Drafting, open water swimming, hydration bricks and aero bar tips for your first Olympic triathlon race.