Race strong, feeling comfortable and safe in your race gear Participating in a triathlon is a fantastic way to challenge yourself physically and mentally. As a woman, finding the right gear for this type of competition can be a bit overwhelming. You don’t have to go overboard when doing your first triathlon. It’s best to get the basics, try it out and see if you like it before investing in other clothes than might be Read more…
When you look back, you’ll realise you’ve started up a healthy routine before you know it and you’re excited to attend training sessions to meet your new friends. It’s relationships and a feeling of community that will help you through a sustainable and enjoyable triathlon journey. You’ll be learning different things and you’ll probably be improving quicker than if you were training completely by yourself because there will be people around you to help push Read more…
We’ll talk about what they are, why they are useful and therefore why you might consider investing in one and the advantages they present. If I were to suggest anything to invest in for a triathlon race, it’s probably on the top of my list! And here’s why… What Is a Race Belt? A race belt is a simple yet indispensable accessory for triathletes. Here’s the lowdown: Design: Picture a stretchy elastic band that fastens Read more…
As a beginner women triathlete, there are many unanswered questions, particularly when it comes down to the triathlon race. We wanted to share 15 things that we would have appreciated knowing before the race to make it as enjoyable as possible. From setting up, to mindset tips and useful equipment purchases. Read on if you’re a beginner ready to ace your first race! Our 15 Race Tips! Don’t Feel Threatened by what other triathletes do Read more…
The essential beginner triathlon kit list for women! Download our free Beginner Triathlon Kit List Guide to learn exactly what gear you need to train and complete your first triathlon race with confidence. Our guide provides an inside-out list of essential equipment, and a complete list of equipment you’ll need on race day. This includes nice-to-have options like race belts that may help you be more efficient and comfortable. Print off the checklist to be Read more…
We want you to love open-water triathlon racing too. So skip the challenging parts by reading our 10 secrets and you can immediately start to enjoy this journey. Let’s say, we’ve done the suffering for you, so you don’t have to! Here’s one important thing to note. Maybe for the first time you don’t enjoy it. You are worried and anxious and so you immediately don’t think that open swimming, is ‘your’ sport. Well, that Read more…
Practicing open-water swimming in the company of others is the best way to have fun and stay safe. If you can’t find someone to swim with, make sure you have a ‘spotter’ that looks out for you on the side! Or maybe now is the time to search for that triathlon club to swim with a group. Sometimes you’ll find a open-water area which is private but open to swimmers at specific times, so this Read more…
We want your first race to be ace, so it’s worth taking the time to look around and see what’s out there and the different varieties of races available to you. Getting that first race experience right is going to make or break your triathlon journey. It’s one you are going to remember for the rest of your life. And it’s one that, when enjoyed, will take you to new levels of enthusiasm and enjoyment. Read more…
Save time & energy removing your wetsuit! Removing a wetsuit after a swim might seem like a simple task. But not until you’ve tried it. Exit the water and wait too long to take it off and it’ll turn into a lovely vacuum almost impossible to get out of without getting someone to help you out, but still with great difficulty! So you’re running into the transition and struggling to remove your wetsuit because Read more…
We have found 5 triathlon wetsuit dressing tricks to help us put on our tri wetsuit easily. We also reveal how to avoid friction marks on the skin, especially for the sea swims with that extra salty water! Just imagine this for a minute. Adrenaline is rushing, you are a little nervous, you’re not thinking straight. You fight with your wetsuit pulling it here and there just to get it on. You make Read more…