About triathlons

Have you wanted to try a triathlon however found yourself scared of doing those distances? The iron man can be a painful race but it isn't the only triathlon you should look at. There are a number of shorter triathlons geared towards your level of expertise. 

There are three different main levels or distances of triathlons (though there are other distances these are the typical ones you will see). The largest of them and most brutal is the Iron Man which includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile ride on the bike, and a 26.2 mile run. The traditional size is the Olympic triathlon which is a .93 mile swim with a 24.8 mile bike ride finished with a 6.2 mile run. The final tri you are likely to run across is a sprint that contains a .47 mile swim, a 12.4 mile bike ride, and a 3.1 mile run. Sprints have become widely popular across the United States.

If you are interested in training for one, a great reference manual for it is the Triathletes Training Bible. This is considered one of the best books on the 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.