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Triathlon: From a Sprint to the Ironman
The triathlon was invented in the 1970s by the San Diego Track Club as a form of cross-training for marathons and 10K races. Now, it's both an official Olympic event and a popular competition for lay-athletes seeking a challenge. Wherever you fall on the spectrum, you'll find excellent Web sources for competition, training, tips and more in the guide below.
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Triathletes use competitions to test their hard work and to provide inspiration and landmarks while ... read more »
Latest Triathlon News
Triathletes of all levels get excited about their sport, and online news sites draw content from professional journalists and average-Joe enthusiasts alike. Select only the sources that meet your needs, or collect a variety of perspectives.
Dulcinea's Insight
- Triathlete Magazine and Triathlon.org are tops for multimedia content.
- Triathlon news sites have more video content than those for other non-revenue endurance sports, but many are commercials or appear unprofessionally produced.
- You can find some triathlon news by doing searches on major sports new sites, but expect to find sparse results.
Dulcinea's Picks
Triathlon.org
dubs itself the official triathlon resource. The International Triathlon Union's home site boasts multimedia features that include a weekly broadcast. Check out race listings and results, and pull short bios from a database of more than 14,000 athletes.
T-Dot Triathlon
is a relatively new digital magazine for the multi-sport set. "Trispace" offers forums that are not yet highly trafficked. The site also hosts monthly contests and profiles of standout athletes.
Triathlete Magazine
is a one-stop shop. Access the latest news and best features through links on the right. Extras include the triathlon "Site of the Month," podcasts to help time-crunched triathletes enhance their training with portable audio, product review blogs, and links to gear shopping.
Inside Triathlon's
coverage under the "Community" section, featuring blogs and forums, is strong, while the "News & Features" is lacking. The "Video" tab takes users to more than 100 segments on nutrition, psychological strategies, and more. Under "Training," get the low-down from coaches and athletes on peak performance in biking, running, swimming, and strength training.
Runner Triathlete News
offers book and product reviews, athlete profiles, event listings, photos, and results. The "Regional" links provide content about Texas triathlons.
Triathlete TV
, which draws content from self-publishers, is plugged by Triathlete Magazine and powered by Veoh. Videos vary, and include a bike tour of the mountains of Hawaii, a 5K fun run, and a banned Nike commercial.
Who knew?
The USA Triathlon Channel on Youtube
has over a hundred videos that show daily life at USA Triathlon, highlights of the USAT Collegiate Nationals, and events that fall somewhere in between.
Training for a Triathlon
The highly demanding nature of triathlon training makes it an activity that lends itself to ... read more »
Buying Triathlon Gear
Grappling with the gear required of a triathlete can be daunting. There are options for clothing, ... read more »
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