Triathlons

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Have you ever wanted to compete in a triathlon but found yourself scared over whether you could go those distances? The iron man can be incredibly painful, but isn't the only one you should look at. There are a number of shorter triathlons geared towards your level of expertise. 

Generally speaking there are three typical levels of triathlons.  The most brutal and largest of them is the Iron Man which touts a 2.4 mile swim follwed by a 112 mile bike ride, and a full marathon at 26.2 miles. The more traditional size is the olympic triathlon which consists of a .93 mile swim, a 24.8 mile bike ride, and a 6.2 mile run. The smallest of the three is called a sprint which consists of a .47 mile swim, followed by a 12.4 mile bike, and a 3.1 mile run. Sprints have become widely popular across the United States.

If you are interested in beginning to train for a triathlon, a great place to start is the Triathletes Training Bible. This book is considered one of the best books for this sport. This book goes into such great detail about training for a triathlon even down to what your workout plan should be week by week. It is a wonderful coaching book and really get you on the way to completing your first tri. It also if full of raceday tips as well.

It is common after completing your first tri to want to try another or move up to a longer one. One day you may find that you have become the elite athlete you admired.

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