Triathlon Race Day Checklist: Everything You Need to Bring
A practical triathlon race-day checklist for swim, bike, run, transition, nutrition and post-race gear—plus night-before and race-morning checks.
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A practical triathlon race-day checklist for swim, bike, run, transition, nutrition and post-race gear—plus night-before and race-morning checks.
Practical weekly training-hour ranges for sprint, Olympic, 70.3 and Ironman, with research context, sample time budgets and recovery guidance.
Most beginners need around 8–12 weeks for a sprint triathlon, 12–16 weeks for an Olympic-distance race and considerably longer for...
T1 and T2 connect the swim, bike and run while the race clock continues. Learn how to organise your equipment,...
Running after cycling is one of the most distinctive challenges in triathlon. Even experienced runners can feel heavy, stiff and...
Follow a free 40-week Ironman training plan for beginners with week-by-week swim, bike and run targets, recovery weeks, bricks, fueling,...
An evidence-led guide to Ironman training: weekly hours, swim-bike-run structure, key long sessions, strength, fueling, taper and race-specific preparation.
A complete first-triathlon guide to choosing a distance, training swim-bike-run, practising open water and transitions, selecting essential gear and executing...
The average Ironman time is about 12:48. Compare 2026 benchmarks by age and gender, average swim, bike and run splits,...
Compare triathlon time benchmarks for sprint, Olympic, IRONMAN 70.3 and full IRONMAN, with transparent data sources, course context and guidance...
An IRONMAN 70.3 is 1.9 km swimming, 90 km cycling and 21.1 km running: 113 km / 70.3 miles in...
Compare triathlon distances in km and miles, from Super Sprint and Sprint to Olympic, T100, IRONMAN 70.3 and full distance....