TABLE OF CONTENTS
Welcome .................................................................................................... 3 Getting Started .......................................................................................... 4 Triathlon Basics .......................................................................................... 6 Aquathlon Basics ....................................................................................... 8 Making a Splash ...................................................................................... 10 Mental Aspects ........................................................................................ 13 Picture Fun ............................................................................................... 16 USA Triathlon Clubs ................................................................................ 17 USA Triathlon Regions ............................................................................ 18 Tips For Your First Race ........................................................................... 19 Racing Options ........................................................................................ 22 USA Triathlon Performance Pyramid ..................................................... 24 USA Triathlon Youth & Junior Elite ........................................................ 25 Youth & Junior National Championship ................................................ 26 USA Triathlon NCAA Initiative ................................................................ 27 Q & A ........................................................................................................ 30 USA Triathlon Coaching .......................................................................... 33 USA Triathlon Supplemental Youth Rules ............................................. 35 Sample Training Plan .............................................................................. 38 Race Day Checklist ................................................................................... 38 USA Triathlon Membership .................................................................... 39 USA Triathlon Foundation ...................................................................... 40 Terminology ............................................................................................. 41 Gear Diagrams ......................................................................................... 43 Training Log ............................................................................................. 45 Create Your Goals Worksheet ................................................................ 48 Accomplishment Worksheets ................................................................. 49 Links & Resources .................................................................................... 50 Become a Member .................................................................................. 51
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