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Presents…. How to Triathlon By: Joey De Fazio The best place to start…. What is a Triathlon? • Swim • Bike • Run • Historically known as "Les Trois Sports" • multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines My definition: The most epic sport(s) in a row where athletes compete to be the most AWESOME Types of Triathlons • Aquabike (Swim-Bike) • Aquathon (Run-Swim) • Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) • Triathlon (Swim-Bike-Run) • Reverse (Run-Bike-Swim) Swim Bike Run Type km mile km mile km mile 0.3-0.5 0.24-0.62 8-25 5-15.5 1.5-5 Sprint 1-3 1.5 0.93 40 24.8 10 6.2 Olympic 1.2 90 56 21.1 13.1 Half Ironman 1.9 3.8 2.4 180.2 112 42.2 26.2 Ironman Gear Clothing for a Triathlon • For obvious reasons, you will need a swimsuit… • Some athletes choose to change in transition area • Many remain in their swimsuit for the entirety of the race OR • Racesuits – triathlon-specific garments that wick away moisture. One or two-piece. • aka “Kits” • Our team uniforms for races Tri Swimming Gear • Goggles • Swim cap • Wet suit* Tri Swimming Gear: Wet Suit* • NOT required • Increases buoyancy and reduces drag = better swim time • Keep you warm! Warning: USAT rules do not allow wetsuits for water temperatures above 84°F Two main types: 1. 2. Sleeved – some say better performance in griping water and will keep you warmer Sleeveless – better flexibility and cheaper Tri Cycling Gear Required • • • • Bicycle* Helmet Hydration Super-awesome high speed legs Recommended • • • • • Aero Helmet Bike Shoes* Clips* Sunglasses/visor Tools* Tri Cycling Gear: Bicycle* • • • • • Road Bike Good speed Versatility (cycling & tri) Budget efficient Convertible Maneuverable • • • • • Triathlon Bike Maximum seed Triathlon-specific Higher budget Aerodynamic and energy efficient Helps condition legs for run Tri Cycling Gear: Tools* • Extra tubes • Tire levers • Multi-tool • CO2 Cartridge • Saddle bag *We will cover this more when we do a tire change demo Tri Running Gear • Running Shoes – Duh…. • Stretch laces (yankz) • Race Belt Other Gear Items • Body glide • Sunscreen • Arm warmers • Nourishment • Towel Transition What is a Transition? • Triathlon’s version of a “Chinese Fire Drill” • TIMED!! • Better understanding with time & experience • Transition Area: one zone where participants change gear and clothing and do anything else they might need to do before moving on to the next stage Two Transitions 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Transition 1 (T1) From SWIM → BIKE Take off swim gear (swim cap, goggles, wet suit) Pat dry Nourishment (water/food) Cycling shoes Put on helmet – Buckle!!! Un-rack your bike Leave T1 for your bike ride 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Transition 2 (T2) From BIKE → RUN Rack your bike Take off helmet and other cycling gear Put on shoes Put on race belt/race # Nourishment (water/food) Leave T2 for your run Map of a Transition Area What does it look like? *See Joey’s demo Fearless champions ever be. Stand on heights of victory.