Should You Wear a Wetsuit?

Should You Wear a Wetsuit?

Wearing a wetsuit is one of the great advantages to being a triathlete.  Or is it?  There are several factors to consider when making the decision of whether or not to wear a wetsuit in your race. USA Triathlon (USAT) rules state that competitors may wear...
Top 5 Mistakes Triathletes Make

Top 5 Mistakes Triathletes Make

You can learn a lot from mistakes – but they don’t have to be your own! Many experienced triathletes will tell you they’ve learned a lot from the mistakes they’ve made while competing in a triathlon. And sometimes, the challenges of a triathlon can be a better teacher...
How to Find the Right Goggles

How to Find the Right Goggles

Finding the right pair of goggles is critical to your triathlon success.  If they are uncomfortable, leak or you just can’t see properly, those things will all compromise your swim on race day.  Thankfully, the cost of goggles is pretty minimal compared to...
How to Allow Your Body to Recover

How to Allow Your Body to Recover

No training plan is complete without a good recovery plan. Triathletes need to plan their own recovery and start on a path to make the most of their training plan.  Just as training plans can be personally engineered, recovery can be too. Timing is crucial. Your...
How to Structure Your Training Plan

How to Structure Your Training Plan

If you are looking to set yourself up for a successful season, you need a solid training plan.  This plan can come from a personal coach, a professionally designed standard plan, or you can create one on your own.  To get your best result, you should not...