You don’t need much to get started for your first triathlon. At a bare minimum you need a bike and helmet and a pair of sneakers. Lets discuss these items in a bit more detail before we look at all the other items that can assist you.
View More Training for your First Triathlon Step 2: Getting Your Equipment SortedHere is how to take your first step to doing your first triathlon and it is easier than you think.
View More Training for your First Triathlon Step 1: Choose an Event to doI was posted to Timor-Leste with the NZ Army and had completed three Ironman events where I completely self-coached with no idea what I was doing and finishing results that said as much. Two of these events I had trained and competed in whilst on holiday leave from Timor. I quickly realised that if I wanted to be committed to the sport that had changed my life around, I needed to take it seriously and sign up with a coach. There are plenty of coaches to look for online or cheekily obtain a training programme online, but I had already made up my mind that Ray Boardman was the coach I wanted from Qwik Kiwi.
View More From Timor to TaurangaIt’s not called “Challenge” for nothing ! I drove the cycle course & ran a short bit of the run & cycled some of it. …
View More Challenge Wanaka (Iron distance) on Saturday 21 January 2012