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TriathaLadies: Healthy Triathlon Dinner - I am participating with a group of friends in our first mini triathlon. We are gathering from all over the west and the only time we have to get together is the night before the event after the orientation. What do you suggest I serve for dinner?
Triathlon Swim - What is "Spotting"? - "Spotting" is a term used to describe the process of staying on track in an open water swim...
Mini-Triathlons in the Ontario, N6C 5H7 area - Perhaps September, October range would be good, preferably located somewhere within a couple hours drive.
Mini-Triathlons in the Texas, 75020 area - What would be an average time for a 30 year old female to do a 300m swim, 13.5 mi bike and 3.5 run in the dead of summer!! Also, how do I find triathlon's in my area?
Mini-Triathlons in the California, 94920 area - We were able to find three triathlons in your area...
Triathlon Distances - How long is a sprint race? What does the race consist of?
Mini-Triathlons for Kids - Can you give me any tips for training for a triathlon, and helping me convince my parents i can do one? I'm thinking of training for a year or two first...
The Gun: What to do at the Start - You've never done a mini-triathlon and, frankly, you are nervous about all of those people charging into the water at the same time. What should you do?
Fit to Fight Ovarian Cancer Triathlon (Ohio)
Hybrid Bikes for Triathlons - Can I use this for my first triathlon to see if I enjoy the event without making a big bike purchase?
Graham Beasley Triathlon & Duathlon & Heritage Run July 12
Struggling with the Triathlon Swim - its depressing seeing everyone doing laps and i keep stopping...
Greater Kingston SYDENHAM Tri/Du & Sydenham Run
Mini-Triathlons in Illinois - I was just wondering about locations for mini triathlons in the chicagoland area.
More Mini-Triathlons in Oregon, 97062 - Mini-triathlons in the fall
Triathlon Transitions - Setting up a space that works!
Mini-Triathlon in Oregon, 97062 Follow-up - Can you help me find a training place nearby too?
Bike Shorts vs. Swim Shorts - Considering my first tri this summer. The swim will be in a pool. What to wear? They're will be no wetsuit. Bike shorts? w/no padding?
Mini-Triathlon in Northern California, 94706 - Do you know of any sprint distance triathlons in Northern, CA with a swim leg in clear water (preferably warmer too)? SoCal a possibility too.

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Swim - Find some great tips on how to structure safe water workouts, recommendations on wetsuits and swim suits as well as other necessities. Tired of pulling out your hair putting on bathing caps? Find out a better way!

Bike -Learn how how to structure bike workouts, find safety tips and read recommendations on great bike gear. Need to change a flat? We have it, step by step!

Run - Get the ultimate skinny on running sneakers, running gear, safety tips and much more. Dealing with blisters? Find out a quicker way to recover.

Transitions: Transitions are the times between the swim and bike and the bike and run. Any time you are in the transition area, you need to know how to get through it without wasting time. Here are some suggestions:

Setting Up Your Transition Spot
Triathlon Swim Transition
Triathlon Bike Transition
Triathlon Run Transition - There is no Run Transition, just a Finish Line!

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If you have kids, let them play coach as they ride their bike next to you while you run. They will love giving you their tri advice and will learn about hard work and dedication from watching you train!

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Average Triathlon Times - I'm competing in a mini-triathlon in July and am wondering what the average times are.

Stretching Tips for Sore Muscles - So I'm in the middle of my training for my first mini-triathlon and I'm finding I'm sore most of the time. Do you have any stretching tips?

Sprint, Olympic or Ironman Distance for a First-timer - Should I stick with the sprint and then do an international after more practice?

I just finished my first mini-triathlon - I just finished my first mini-triathlon ... with just a few bumps in the road.

Tri suits, gear questions and a great tri tip - Would a trisuit be appropriate to wear for the whole event? Worried about being too hot and chaffing!

I'm doing my first mini triathlon tomorrow!!! Its a 70 m swim, 9.5 mile bike, and 2 mile run. I\'m super nervous and was wondering if you had any last minute tips.

Triathlon Swim - Front Crawl or Sidestroke? I am doing a Sprint Triathlon later this summer (500m swim, 20k bike, 5k run) and am struggling with the swim training so far.

Foot Cramps During Swimming - I just started swimming for my first triathalon which is in June. I am getting severe toe cramps...

Biking Shorts Question - I am thinking about doing a sprint triathalon, and was wondering whether people swim in their bike shorts, or put them on after swimming? I am unsure how to decide what to do.

Mini-Triathlon in Oregon, 97062 - I live in tualatin oregon and am very interested in doing a MINI triathalon, I have NO clue where to start. I need to know dates/places of one nearby this year!(2009) THANKS!

Dewey Beach Triathlon, Delaware - First timers can choose to be a "first timers" wave so they aren't overwhelmed by seasoned athletes. We also have a "First timers" clinic the evening before the race to allow first timers to ask any question they want.

Mini-triathlons in the FL, 32086 area - Hello, I'm looking for a list of events in my area for beginners.

2009 HVTC Summer Tri-Series - New event listed for our Triatha-Yorkers. Check it out!

Late Summer/Early Fall Triathlons in New York - I want more info about what's coming up in August or Sept.

Fall Triathlons in Maryland - I am looking for a mini treathlon near the Maryland area for the early fall. Can you suggest any?

Against the Tide - The Premiere Event to raise money for breast cancer prevention! (Statewide) - Dates and venues for the 2009 Massachusetts Breast Cancer Coalition's Against the Tide one-mile swim, two-mile kayak and three-mile fitness walk

Promontory Kid's Triathlon - Triathlon for kids in Texas -- Register now!

Women's Intersport Network for Kansas City (WIN for KC) - YOU CAN DO IT! Join hundreds of women who have challenged themselves, including 219 first-timers in 2008, in this all-women's short course triathlon.

Triathlon Run: What do I wear? We get lots of questions coming each week asking this very question, so we decided to put together a series of three articles outlining what you should wear during each leg of the triathlon.

Are You For Real? Choosing a healthy diet means choosing a natural diet. Natural foods come in various forms...

Gale Bernhardt Training Programs - Help! My first triathalon is in October and I don't know where to begin when it comes to training. Do you have a beginniners training 3-month schedule?

Triathlon Bike - What do I wear? We get lots of questions coming each week asking this very question, so we decided to put together a series of three articles outlining what you should wear during each leg of the triathlon.

Triathlon Swim - What do I wear? We get lots of questions coming each week asking this very question, so we decided to put together a series of three articles outlining what you should wear during each leg of the triathlon.

How to Cross the Finish Line - So you’ve swam, you’ve biked and you’ve run. You are about 25 yards away from the finish line and are thinking, “There it is: The Finish Line!” Now what?

Do you have your race-day checklist? Check out a list of things you need to bring with you on the day of your event.

The Boston Marathon: Something Bigger than Itself - On Patriot’s Day t he biggest bummer was sitting at my desk in my office . As I was typing this article thousands of runners...