The History of Triathlon
Triathlon is a relatively new sport, having evolved from running enthusiasts who both swam and cycled for the purpose of cross-training. In fact it wasn't until Australia hosted the Olympics games in Sydney in 2000 that the world first saw Triathlon represented as an
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Triathlon Race Distances
Triathlon's were traditionally, long distance endurance events with the Hawaiin Ironman being one of the earliest versions of the sport only 4 years after the concept of a 3 stage swim-bike-run was conceived in the 1970's. Today however,
Doing your First Triathlon
You might already be "training" or you might need to find a goal to kick start your training but either way, entering a race will provide you with a very specific goal. Not only do goals help us with motivation, but with triathlons,
Australia's Top Triathletes
Over the last 5 years, the level of Australian achievement in triathlon has risen significantly. Currently, we have a significant number of Australians with World Titles throughout the varying distances of triathlon. In fact,
Triathlon Race Day Checklist
This article highlights the items required by a triathlete to carry along into a competition. Without a complete checklist there is always the danger of entering a race without a few essentials.
Travelling to Events
As a competitive triathlete, you may sometimes need to travel long distance to reach a race. If you're about to jump on a plane or drive long distance to an event, you'll find our tips and advice both practical and useful to ensure everything runs smoothly.
Triathlon Race Tactics
This article looks at various aspects relating to race day preparation, plus we provide some individual and competitive tactics you can master as well as important strategies to develop for a winning edge on each of the swim, bike and run legs.