TRIATHLON BASICS
Swim, bike, run. Though the basic format stays the same, triathlon has several racing distances, from youth events all the way up to double and triple ultra-distance races. Athletes of all shapes, sizes, ages and fitness levels compete in triathlon to prove that when you put your mind to something, anything is possible.
Getting Started
Whether you are participating in your first triathlon or your 100th, there is a lot of preparation that goes into this sport. It takes training, both physically and mentally, knowledge and commitment. Most people cannot decide they are going to do a triathlon without preparing for months ahead of time. At the same time, for youth looking to enter the world of multisport, it
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can be done with the focus on participation and being active. The allure of multisport is that it gives people a goal. It is something that motivates them to train and eat right. It also provides a great social atmosphere in which lifelong friends can be found at club events, training rides and races.
But, the preparation should not be overwhelming. If you are committed to a healthy lifestyle, you are probably already on your way to being ready to compete. There are numerous coaching resources to take advantage of, both in person and online. USA Triathlon’s coaching certification program is one of the most advanced in the world and has produced over 2,100 certified coaches around the country. In fact, USA Triathlon certifies coaches specifically for coaching youth and juniors with 147 current youth and junior coaches.
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