Duathlon (run/bike/run) has existed as an organised sport since the early 1980s, when it was known as Biathlon. It continues to grow in popularity but it's probably fair to say that triathlon has received more of the multi-sport limelight
1. Arrive with plenty of time to set out your transition. 2. Walk around the whole area and know the swim entry, bike exit and entry and run exit. 3. Mark your area with something (if you're allowed). A brightly coloured towel is best. 4. Find a
or warmup suit will do the job. Or you may want to wear bike tights, which warm your muscles without adding bulk to your legs, so you can even wear them when warming up on your bike.Race number (preattached to your race outfit): Pin your race number onto
made by newcomers to triathlon.Don't forget your helmetRead your race pack when you receive it. If you are taking your bike to the transition area the night before the race, remember to take your helmet. The rules in your race pack will state that you
on the actual race day at the Ironman event.Swim-to-bike bricksDuring the swim phase of a triathlon you are in a horizontal position for the duration of the swim with the result that blood accumulates in your arms, shoulders and head. Stand to run out
riding with a high cadence on a lower gear to replicate the looser motions of the run. Once off the bike take a few seconds, even on race day, to really focus on the length of your strides. Bricking itPractise, practise and practise again. That
, GwyneddDISTANCE Middle Distance (2K/78.5K/20K)SWIM Lake BIKE Road RUN Roadwww.wrecsamtri.org.ukThe Bala Half-Ironman is not for the faint-hearted. This is a tough race set in some of north Wales' most breathtaking scenery. The triathlon starts with a 2
1. Super sprintThe shortest triathlon distance is all about speed, and brick sessions are important for building pace. "Recreate race conditions," says coach Simon Ward. "If you're doing the race in a pool you won't need a wetsuit, and you should
cycle followed by 7-minute runTuesday Swim session AWednesday Bike session CThursday Run session AFriday Run session: 10-minute recovery jog with D&S and long stretch; Swim session GSaturday Rest day and stretch; Visit the race course if possible
of 'me-time' to focus on the race ahead. I also warm up with a swim - it's important to be ready for the fast start."Hollie Avil, European and World Junior Triathlon Champion and Corus Elite Ambassador"I tackle the warm up in reverse order by going from
