The Triathlon Transition: Free Time or Free Rest?
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…