Triathlons require ability in swimming, biking and running.  Without a confident swimming ability open water races can be intimidating if not dangerous.  Triathlons are a fun way to achieve a good balance in cross training.  It will help to round out  your running program, especially off-season.  Unlike running, equipment is required including: swim goggles, a bike and helmet and wetsuit if the water is too cold.  Triathlons also require management to achieve the best transition times.  Swimming is first with a transition as you dry off and mount your bike.  Then you will leave your bike and proceed to run.  These transitions T-1 and T-2 also make for interesting training, especially moving from biking to the run.  Some have noted that their first tri was an experience at T-2 that made them recollect the last 6 miles of a marathon.  Triathlons come in many distances including Ironmans, Half Ironmans, Olympic distance and a variety of sprint distances.

Go to Links for Connecticut Triathlons.

SEE CHARLIE'S BLOG FOR AN ACCOUNT OF HIS FIRST IRONMAN 2009 

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