One of the most important tips for race day is to not try out new equipment on race day. This doesn’t just mean you shouldn’t try something out that you’ve never tried before. It also means you shouldn’t use new equipment even if you’ve used the same type of equipment before (i.e. a new pair [...]
Racing Tips
Racing in a triathlon is quite different than training for one, and the tips that make for effective triathlon training don’t necessarily translate directly to what you should do during a triathlon race. I’m no expert, but I know some experts, and I’ll try to pass along what I’ve learned from them as well as from my own experiences making mistakes.
In a triathlon you’ve got two choices for getting into your biking shoes after you finish your swim; 1) put them on in the transition area, or 2) already have them clipped onto your pedals, and when you jump on your bike and start pedaling then you can work your feet into them and make [...]
