Swim, Bike, Run: Our Triathlon Story

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There's a fantastic opportunity for families and adults who are new to swim, bike and run to take part in The BIG Swim Bike Run Family and The BIG Swim Bike Run Adult events on Sunday alongside the first ever super sprint triathlon qualifier for age group athletes wanting to represent the Great Britain Age-Group Team. Triathlons can also have off-road bike sections, which will normally require the use of a mountain bike (British Triathlon’s competition rules only permit mountain bikes for cross triathlon). Events with off-road bike sections are commonly referred to as ‘cross triathlon’.

Cycling is low impact and the biggest percentage of time in a triathlon is usually on the bike, so adding in more sessions if this is your weakness can really boost your performance. Keep in mind that more intense time in the saddle can fatigue your legs, and you might notice this during some of your running workouts.A good tri-watch has many extra features on top of the ones a regular running smartwatch has. For one, it needs to be waterproof; otherwise, it would be quite hard to wear it all the way through a triathlon race. The main criteria are as follows. Battery life Andy Salmon, British Triathlon CEO, said: "We're really excited to bring the British Triathlon Super Series Grand Final to Sunderland this weekend for what promises to be a fantastic two-day celebration of swim, bike and run.

There really is something for everyone including free fun activities for families in Roker Park so I’d encourage everyone to come along and enjoy this sporting spectacular along our beautiful seafront.”

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Roker Park will host an Active Sunderland Summer Family Fun session from 10am-2pm on both days including traditional games and sports activities for the whole family to enjoy, all free of charge. Triathlon’s popularity increased exponentially over the following years. The International Triathlon Union (ITU) was founded in Avignon, France, in 1989 and in that same year the ITU’s first official world championships were held. The standard Olympic distance was based on existing Olympic distances for individual sports, namely 1500m swim, 40km bike, and a 10k run .

You want a modern road bike designed for all-day, epic road rides, with a focus on comfort and a smooth ride quality. You also prefer the classic tactile sensation of mechanical shifting, and want the most advanced carbon frameset in the VR range.

The Challenge Family meanwhile has a portfolio of internationally acclaimed full and middle-distance races. In addition, and often with far cheaper race entry costs, there are many local races hosted by triathlon clubs or smaller race organisers. While we’re on the subject of peeing, a note to people who volunteer at the swim exit at races, helping triathletes with wetsuit removal: Your service is deeply valued and appreciated. But please, please, please go home and take a shower after your shift is over. There’s more than lake water in those wetsuits. Did I mention you are deeply valued and appreciated?) Are triathlon bikes comfortable?

If you are working on technique, high frequency and short duration workouts are best. This means do several workouts each week, but keep them short. British Triathlon is launching a brand-new programme to encourage people to get active and take up swim, bike, run in England.

British Triathlon is launching a brand-new programme to encourage people to get active and take up swim, bike, run in England.

You don't want your new tri watch to break after accidentally falling off your wrist or get scratched after bumping it into your bike's handlebar, do you? Many top tri watches come with Gorilla Glass or Sapphire crystal lenses and sturdy casing. The Garmin Fenix 6 Pro Titanium has a titanium housing, comes with a Sapphire crystal lens on the top and weighs 49 grams (case only). FAQ What triathlon watch do pros wear? There is also a winter triathlon, with running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing. This is not to be confused with biathlon, which combines cross-country skiing and shooting. Triathletes have notoriously bad aim. If you don’t believe me, look inside a port-a-potty at any triathlon race. We should not be allowed to handle weapons. What are the triathlon distances?