Resources on Triathlon Sports (1)

Triathlon Tips: Biking, Running and Swimming
When participating in a triathlon, it's important to know the rules of the game. This page is designed as a resource for all those interested in or participating in triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon, running, cycling or swimming. Triathlon rules and tips are included here, expressing the norms of the sport. A question-and-answer section includes information about aquabikes, aero bars, cycling safety, bike locks and more. Swimming and biking tips are included as well, with practical advice about improving your skills and training in each. A section about first triathlon training is included, as well as sections about breaststrokes and open water tips, as well as wetsuits.

Choosing a Triathlon Bike
Advice from a triathlete who knows his stuff is available in this useful article. Learn how to choose a bike for your first and future triathlon marathons. Stephen Taylor advises that you ride a bike that fits and is in tune. After one or more triathlons, an athlete can choose to look into bicycle upgrades. Once you are on a road bike, there are a few tweaks to add that will further enhance the experience. It is not necessary to get these upgrades all at once. The first component to add is clipless pedals and cycling shoes, according to Taylor. He provides a wealth of valuable first-hand information for biking triathletes.

Polar Heart Rate Monitors and More: Reviews
Triathletes can easily use heart rate monitors to keep track of their heart rate. What's even better is that with all the pricey race equipment out there, it's good to know that you can still find a heart rate monitor for under $100, according to this article. In it are highlighted heart rate monitors, and many have extras that include stopwatches, exercise timers, clocks, settable heart zones with alarms, and backlights. Mentioned are the Polar a5 Heart Rate Monitor, Reebok Fitness Trainer Heart Rate Monitor, Cardiosport GO-10 Heart Rate Monitor and more.

Choosing a Wetsuit for a Triathlon
This triathlete's home page gives practical tips on how to choose a wetsuit. Her article is in bulleted format, and very easy to read and understand. She had attended a wetsuit clinic and typed up her notes, adding personal commentary. In them she says wetsuits are needed to keep warm in cold water and enhance swimming speed. The buoyancy, weight and drag of legs and hydrodynamic material helps speed up your swimming time. She discusses wetsuit construction and materials, and the differences between surfing wetsuits and triathlon wetsuits. Full vs. sleeveless wetsuits vs. two-piece wetsuits is also discussed, as is how to ensure a proper fit. She lists water temperatures that are appropriate for various types of triathlon wetsuits.