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5 Ways to Convince Your Spouse to Support Your Triathlon Training

5 Ways to Convince Your Spouse to Support Your Triathlon Training

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Possibly more difficult than actually competing in a triathlon is the onerous task of convincing your spouse to let you train for one, especially if you have a lot of kids. Well, don’t fear. After reading this post, you’ll have all the tools necessary to not only get your spouse to support your decision to train but practically kick you out the door to do so. The Life Expectancy Argument I’m going to make an assumption here that your spouse…

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The Triathlon Transition: Free Time or Free Rest?

The Triathlon Transition: Free Time or Free Rest?

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People who have never competed in a triathlon are often surprised to discover that the clock does not stop between events. This rapid changing of shoes, gear, and clothes, or transition as it’s known, is just as much a part of triathlon as swimming, biking, and running. In fact, quick change artists have nothing on elite triathletes who can breeze through the entire process faster than you can guzzle a cup of Gatorade. Beginners are often told that they can…

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How to Count Laps while Swimming without Losing Your Mind

How to Count Laps while Swimming without Losing Your Mind

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How many times have you been in the middle of a 500+ yard swimming set only to ask yourself, “was that just 325 yards or am I at 275?” After scouring the recesses of your mind, you most likely gave up and decided to swim another 50 just to be safe. Combined with the monotony of swimming back and forth, this might be enough to drive you a little crazy. Instead of losing your mind next time you’re at the…

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Can I Use Backstroke, Breaststroke, etc. in a Triathlon?

Can I Use Backstroke, Breaststroke, etc. in a Triathlon?

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The date of my first triathlon arrived a bit before my ability to perform freestyle stroke for any significant distance—dang side-breathing. Beforehand, quite a few Google searches ensued such as “can I wear a snorkel in a triathlon?” and “can I swim backstroke in a triathlon?”. After scouring through lots of forum posts, I was able to find my answers. To answer the first question, most triathlons allow the use of a snorkel (check the rules of your event), but…

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