When I first started triathlon, I was already used to running and cycling. So I just registered for a very short triathlon to understand the fuss about triathlons 😉 A friend let me borrow a tri suit. It had an integrated bra but it didn’t feel like my usual bra. It got me to wonder if I needed to wear…
When starting triathlon it is always rewarding to do your first race. In my case, I started triathlon by registering for a very short triathlon ‘just for fun’. And I got worried I didn’t have the right bike for the event. So let’s clarify what’s allowed and not allowed in triathlon. But also, what kind of bike do you need…
Nowadays Garmin Watches can take onboard music. No need to carry a phone, you can just listen to music during your workouts! Garmin has embedded music options on its watches but it’s not always clear which watches have this option. You may have noticed some models using the word “music” in their names but these watches are not the only…
It is not always clear if you need a swim cap to do a triathlon. Each event is different. Most will provide you with an official swim cap that is mandatory but some events don’t. But it is not clear whether you should wear your own swim cap anyway. Let’s make sure you know what to do on race day!…
As triathletes, we are always looking for the best GPS smartwatch at the cheapest cost to record our workouts and race events. But not every watch is fit for the job. In this article, we will look at the Garmin Vivoactive watches (models 3 & 4). At first glance, the Vivoactive has plenty of features, lots of activity profiles, GPS…
If you are like me when I started running, you appreciate listening to music when exercising. Many of us do! Training with music is great to keep up with motivation. It’s a real boost for the long runs, and also great when you don’t have a partner to train with. Who doesn’t enjoy music? But on race day things can…
I went Hiking this summer with my Garmin Forerunner 745 and really enjoyed being able to pre-load a trace to follow in the mountains. I had never thought of using any of my previous Garmin Forerunner watches to hike and it made me wonder which Garmin Forerunner watches can be used for hiking. If you already own a Garmin Forerunner…
Wondering where to ride in Zwift, this is a guide to help you choose a route for cycling. Whether you wonder which route is the flattest, the shortest, the longest… or which climb is harder… I will give you all the details to help you pick the best ride + a very nice printable infographic (for free!).
Specialized bicycles is one of the major American bike brand in the United States. Great quality bikes, loved by many of us, the brand is reknown for its durability and innovation. It’s one of the brands that many American people are proud of. However, it is a well-known fact that many bicycles are not manufactured on US soil. What about…
I bought a Garmin speed sensor several years ago as a recommendation from my triathlon buddies. When the battery died out for the first time, I rode a couple of times without the sensor and wondered how the speed was affected by this on my Garmin GPS unit. I did some research and I can now share with you all…
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