TIPS FOR YOUR FIRST RACE


Written by Beth Atnip, USA Triathlon Level II Certified Coach, USA Triathlon Youth and Junior Certified Coach, and USA Triathlon Certified Race Director


Getting nervous about your first triathlon? Don’t worry! It is natural to feel a little anxious before your big race, especially during the last few weeks leading up to your race. As a new triathlete, there are so many things to think about before the race actually arrives. There are questions like “What do I wear,” “How do I transition from the swim to the bike” and “What do I eat the night before the race?”


As a beginner triathlete, there are many ins and outs to learn about the sport of triathlon. Sometimes you may feel overwhelmed and almost


scared about competing in your first event. I know that during my first triathlon, I must have asked my husband a thousand questions leading up to the big day. I did my training, but was not really sure about anything else. I have to say that I was nervous before the race and wished that I had asked even more questions before I competed in my first race.


Through my experiences over the last seven years as a competitor, coach and race director, I have talked with many beginner triathletes and really listened to the questions and concerns they had as a newbie. I wanted to share some of my thoughts for all those new triathletes just getting involved in this wonderful sport. Here are some basic triathlon training tips I would like to share with you before your first big race arrives:


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