This is where I regroup topics related to triathlon as triathlon races, triathlon rules, etc.
If you own an Apple Watch, you probably wonder if you can use it during your next triathlon event, or even for triathlon training. This is a very interesting question: most people tend to use specific sports watches for a triathlon (such as Garmin, Polar, Suunto, etc) but why not use an Apple Watch? You can use an Apple Watch…
Transitions in triathlon can be very stressful if you are not prepared or have never had a chance to do it before. Today we are going to focus on T2 transition: from the bike to the run. Whether you want to minimize the time spent in transition or you just worry about what could go wrong during the transition, I…
If you are lucky, you always get to race on a nice sunny day. But statistically, it can happen that you have to race on a rainy day. It happened to me on a sprint triathlon and I can assure you there are a few things I wished I had known before racing that day. To make sure you are…
Race identification is important in any sport on race days. In triathlon, as a competitor, you will need several identifiers for the race: on the skin, on the helmet, on the bike, during the run, and the swim… and it can be quite overwhelming to follow. As a spectator, you can easily tell apart triathletes from other sports on race…
You have got kids, you enjoy triathlon and you are wondering when is the best time for them to start triathlon. Then you are in the right location. The best age to start triathlon is 8 years old. Age group competitions can be found from 8. Most tri clubs will accept children from this age. Unlike other sports, it is…
Triathlon is often seen as an expensive sport. Especially if you are new to the sport, you don’t know yet if it is worth spending money on lots of equipment for your first races. Even buying a tri suit can be expensive for a first race. Therefore, it is quite common to wonder: can I run shirtless in a triathlon?…
Triathlon can be really tough. So I asked 525 triathletes their opinion about the easiest part of a triathlon. Let’s see the results. The easiest part of a triathlon is the swim according to a survey of 525 triathletes. The swim was selected by the majority of triathletes. Then the bike leg comes second with 2/3 of the votes. However,…
If you are a regular snorkel user during your triathlon training you will probably wonder if you are allowed to use it during a triathlon. The rules are not very clear on the topic. This is why I am going to explain them to you. Snorkels are legal equipment for use by triathletes in events regulated by the USA Triathlon…
Racing a triathlon can take from 1h for super sprint triathlons and up to 17h for Ironman triathlons. Hydration is definitely key when racing, especially for longer events. Therefore, you will probably wonder if using a Camelbak is an option for your next triathlon. Wearing a Camelback is permitted in a triathlon according to UCI and Ironman Triathlon rules. It…
Triathlon events can be quite tough especially for newbies. Having to combine the 3 sports during one event is definitely challenging and this is why you might wonder whether you can have a rest during a triathlon event. It is possible to take a break during a triathlon at any leg of the event. During the swim, you can hold…
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