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Check the triathlon website. It should list your final time including the splits for your swim, bike and run. Copy them down into your results log to track your progress.
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Evaluate how you feel. Do you have any injuries? Joint soreness? Chafing or scrapes? If so, attend to the injuries in whatever way has worked in the past. Ice and heat can work wonders.
- Eat normally, but don’t get caught in the trap of overeating. Many triathletes and marathon runners get caught in the trap of gaining weight after the race, because they think they have a “free pass” for too long.
- Don’t forget about your body. Continue to drink lots of water — you probably lost much hydration during the race. Stretch — a lot — for a day or two. Your muscles will be abnormally tight. This is also a great time to use a foam roller, or get a professional massage.
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Quality pictures are normally taken by professional photographers along the route. The website should have a link to a page where you can enter your name and bib number to view the images. You can also order them for a ridiculous amount of money, but you’re worth it and you’ll only compete in your first triathlon once!
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Congratulations! You are officially a triathlete!
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- 15 Tips for Beginner Triathletes That Will Shave Time Off Your Next Race
- Average Triathlon Times
- First-timer Triathlon Fears
- How to Document Your Triathlon
- Connecting the Dots
- Why Muscles Hurt After Working Out – Nutshell Version
- From Personal Tragedy to Catching the “Tri Bug”
- Seven Habits of Highly Effective Triathletes
- Gale Bernhardt Training Programs
- I just finished my first mini-triathlon
- riathlete Profile: Nancy Wilson – When you train with others who have the same goal…
- Triathlete Profile: Laureen Jenson – Print off a list of what you’ll need to bring on the morning of your triathlon event.
- riathlete Profile: Nancy Wilson -Start swimming in open water as early and often as possible….
- Triathlete Profile: Mickey Rzymek – The best advice that I can give a Newbie is…make sure to put your name on all of your equipment!
- Triathlete Profile: Todd Gober – “I’m more focused on living ‘fuller’ which has led to me being much happier.”
- Race Day Intro
- Night Before the Triathlon
- The Morning of the Triathlon
- Triathlon Event Arrival
- Setting Up Your Triathlon Transition Spot
- Triathlon Start
- Triathlon Swim
- Triathlon Transition 1 (T1), Swim to Bike
- Triathlon Bike
- Triathlon Transition 2 (T2), Bike to Run
- Triathlon Run
- Triathlon Finish
- Post Race
- Post, Post Race

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Triathlon Training Resource and training guides

Average Triathlon Times – Guide to gauging times

“What to Wear for a Triathlon”

Mini-Triathlon FAQ-Quick Triathlon FAQs

Triathlon Distances Which distance is best for you?
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Triathlon ResourcePennsylvania Triathlon – Connellsville Parks and Recreation Triathlon – Great sprint triathlon for beginners!
Triathlon ResourceNew York Triathlon – Brooklyn Sports Club Mini Indoor Triathlon – This unique indoor event is perfect for first-timers
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Is My Bike Ready for a Triathlon? …My concern is I will start ramping up my training and my bike won’t last…
Triathlon QuestionBuying a Triathlon Bike– Learn how to buy the right bike without breaking the bank from experts in the field
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Running: Good for the Body and the Brain – Could running make you smarter? The answer may surprise you.
Triathlon QuestionWalking Instead of Running in a Triathlon –– The race promoters presented an award to a 69 year old female who had had 2 knee replacements…
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New York Triathlon – Brooklyn Sports Club Mini Indoor Triathlon –This unique indoor event is perfect for first-timers
Georgia Triathlon – Tri for the Shelter Sprint Triathlon – USAT sanctioned, This triathlon takes place in the gorgeous Rocky Mountain Recreation..
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My First Triathlon, Nicholas D’Angelo – It was the end of my life as I knew it and the beginning of the beginning. I decided that I wanted to live. I wanted to be a better husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend…
First Triathlon Story – Greg H. from Texas – just to raise your arms at the finish line and know that you accomplished a triathlon is such a great feeling.
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Age Groups – Can you tell me why the age groups are 25 to 34 … while most races use 20 to 29, 30 to 39, and 40 to 49?
Triathlon ResourceWhat to Wear for a Triathlon – Is it insane to think I can bike/run in shorts and a sports bra that I swam in?
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