How do you improve your transition time in a triathlon?
Here are 5 tips to reduce your triathlon transition times.
- 1) Don’t Take a Suitcase-Full of Gear into Transition.
- 2) Don’t Eat or Drink in Transition, You Can Do that Later.
- 3) Race Someone Through Transition.
- 4) Lube up if You’re Wearing a Wetsuit and Practice Taking It Off.
- 5) Leave Your Cycling Shoes OFF the Bike.
How do kids get into triathlon?
Kids’ races and camps can be another great way to introduce them to triathlon. Alternatively, invite your child to join you in some fun sessions—perhaps a family swim involving some relay races or a bike ride that includes a few lamppost sprints.
What should kids wear for triathlon?
For the run, simply dress as you would if you were doing a running race. T-Shirt, shorts, and running shoes with socks will be the standard uniform. For some of the more competitive races, you may see youth in race singlets or other tri-specific gear.
What is the youngest age for triathlon?
So, what’s the minimum age to race triathlons? The minimum age to race a triathlon is 6 years.
What age can you do a triathlon?
Are there any race restrictions to the event? You must be 17 years old or over, as of the 31st December of the year you are competing, to compete in the main triathlon.
Who is the youngest person to complete a triathlon?
Philip Graves (born 7 April 1989 in York) is a British triathlete. In 2009, he became the youngest triathlete to win an Ironman competition, at age 20, when he won the Ironman UK race.
Do you swim in a triathlon suit?
In a triathlon you want to wear what is called a triathlon suit or a triathlon kit (a top/bottom combo) designed to be worn in the swim, the bike, and finally the run. In other words, you do not take it off! With the exception of the wetsuit (if needed), you need not put on any other piece of clothing.
