Triathlons

Mind is All

Have you ever wanted to do a triathlon but ended up being scared out of it because you watched the iron man and thought there was no way you could complete those distances? The iron man can be a painful race but it isn't the only triathlon you should look at. There are actually shorter triathlons that you can do to experience the fun.

There are three main levels of distances for a triathlon. The biggest is the brutal Iron Man which includes a 2.4 mile swim, a 112 mile bike ride, and a 26.2 mile run. 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 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.

The Triathletes Training Bible is a great way to start getting yourself geared up towards training for one. This book is considered one of the best books for this sport. It goes into great detail about training down to what your workout plan should be week to 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. It might just end up you become an amazing athlete yourself.