This is where I regroup topics related to triathlon as triathlon races, triathlon rules, etc.
For many, especially those new to triathlons or less confident in their swimming abilities, the question of whether breaststroke is allowed during the swim leg arises. This concern is particularly pronounced in open-water starts, where the challenge of managing crowds and maintaining steady breathing can be daunting. Let’s explore the rules and possibilities of using breaststroke in triathlon races. Are…
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 Venu series of watches, including: At first glance, Garmin Venu watches look very appealing: lovely brilliant display, excellent fitness tracker,…
Triathlon is not just about swimming, cycling, and running. Transitions are also a key part of the event, and doing it right is essential even for amateurs. That’s how you can end up inefficiently losing time, but to beginners, this might not seem important. But not knowing transition rules may lead you to a penalty or even a disqualification from…
For my first triathlon, I had never heard about elastic laces. So I used my normal running shoes and struggled during the second transition. Indeed, it was quite chilly on that day and my fingers were cold and numb from the cycling. It took me longer than usual to manage to tie my laces. But really it felt like a…
Generally, people will tell you throughout your life that you can’t be good at everything and that’s ok! So welcome to the club of triathletes, where we chose to be good at 3 sports instead of just one 😉 But don’t worry triathletes are humans, and we all find at least one of the 3 sports more challenging than the…
It is not always clear which sports watches have a triathlon mode where you can just press ‘lap’ during each leg of a triathlon race. This mode is generally called “multisport mode” and these watches are referred to as multisport watches in the industry. But it happens that some watches labeled as multisport do not have this essential triathlon mode,…
Triathlon events are a combination of 3 sports where you swim, bike, and run. Beginners may wonder if a bike is provided during the event. Bike logistics can be a nightmare, especially when the race is far from home. So it makes sense to wonder if you must bring your bike to a triathlon race. So in this article, I…
There are so many different sports watches available that it can be difficult to figure out which one is best for us triathletes. Especially, if you are on a budget, most triathlon watches can be difficult to afford, generally costing more than $400. This is why we are going to look at the best watches for triathlon that won’t cost…
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…
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