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Race stories, gear notes, training ideas, and field notes from Total Triathlon.
What Goes Into Permitting a Triathlon?
A practical look at triathlon permitting, from swim venues and road approvals to transition areas, insurance, and race-day coordination.
Athlete Notes
2 posts
Essay
2 posts
Gear
9 posts
How To Increase Your Visibility While Cycling
How to make yourself more visible when training on the road.
Stryd: First Impressions
Stryd is the first power meter for running. I got a look at it and here are my first impressions.
Swim Training Gear
Learn more about what swim gear such as kickboards, pull buoys, and swim paddles are and how to use them.
What You Need To Know About Bike Pedals
Breakdown of the different pedal types and how they affect your pedal stroke.
Dress For Success - Triathlon Cycling Shoes
See how triathlon specific cycling shoes can shave time off your race.
Dress For Success - Triathlon Running Shoes
See how triathlon specific running shoes can shave time off your race.
Why You Should Start Training With A Device Today
Find out why you should start training for triathlons with a device today.
Wetsuit 101
Learn the basics around using a wetsuit during a triathlon.
Selecting An Entry Level Triathlon Bike
Find out how to choose the correct entry level triathlon bike.
Race Prep
3 posts
Race Report
2 posts
Training
3 posts
Do It Like You Mean It - Deliberate Practice
Find out how using deliberate practice can improve your performance.
Example Swim Workouts
A collection of swim workouts for triathletes. These were used for Ironman training, but could be altered for any distance.
Predicting Triathlon Race Times
Learn how to use speed and pace calculators to predict your triathlon race times.