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“competed in my first triathlon last year, September. It was only fun distance though, 400 meter swim, 18 km bike and 3 km run. I finished with a time of 1hr and 12mins, and won 2nd place in my age group.”

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Nays M logged 11.23 km of Running in 0:59:16 on 4 Dec 2012

Vancouver, CA • 9:08 GMT, 4 Dec 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Sheri H and Pronsias (Frank) M encouraged this.

Thats good running....wish I could run like that

Pronsias (Frank) M • 9:12 GMT, 4 Dec 2012 • Encourage

Nays M encouraged this.

Thanks Frank :)

Nays M • 9:12 GMT, 4 Dec 2012 • Encourage

Pronsias (Frank) M encouraged this.

Your welcome Nays

Pronsias (Frank) M • 9:15 GMT, 4 Dec 2012 • Encourage

Mel E responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Great article!

Melbourne, AU • 10:48 GMT, 30 Nov 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Bill C Completed the first Scorching Bay triathlon on Sunday - last in :o( but beat the time I set myself for both swim & cycle. Swim was horrendous & was all out of go for the run. Maybe there's something in this 'training' people talk about ;o)

Waikanae, NZ • 9:27 GMT, 12 Nov 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Eunice Y, Mike S and 1 otherEunice Y, Mike S and Jane H encouraged this.

Congratulations Bill,hope you are keeping up with your training :)

Jane H • 6:31 GMT, 26 Nov 2012 • Encourage

David B So I just did my very first duathlon. For those who dont' know it is a triathlon with two running components and no swim. I went along with my wife as she was also doing it for the first time and I just paced her. I really enjoyed it, although I didn't put in too much effort so I wasn't knackered, and decided to do more (at my pace this time (which isn't much faster)). I won't be home for one of these events again until Feb or Mar next year, but I will certainly be training for it.

Gracemere, AU • 7:47 GMT, 23 Oct 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Eunice Y encouraged this.

Well done David !! : )

Eunice Y • 7:57 GMT, 23 Oct 2012 • Encourage

Thanks Eunice!!

David B • 8:01 GMT, 23 Oct 2012 • Encourage

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Christer C 3h 4min

Oslo, NO • 12:54 GMT, 20 Oct 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Tony O Totally behind on my TS - anyway, nailed the triathlon even if it didn't quite go to plan. Read all about it here if you're interested :o)

http://theoutdoortimes.com/2012/10/16/event-report-uberfit-tameside-xl-off-road-triathlon-tameside-uk-141012/

Cuckney, GB • 7:50 GMT, 16 Oct 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Paula H responded to the guide Your First Triathlon: What Equipment You Really Need

I would add a little section about how to transition.... what you will need on your towel and where to put your bike:) A friend of mine told me what to bring, or I would have not had anything I needed.

Norwalk, US • 11:33 GMT, 9 Sep 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Paula H responded to the guide Your First Triathlon: What Equipment You Really Need

wish I would have seen this before I did my first:) I have only done sprint tri's but I took first in the Athena in my last one!

Norwalk, US • 12:14 GMT, 7 Sep 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Tony O First so called "brick" training session done. I could swear I heard my leg muscles shout "WTF?!" as I started running.

Cuckney, GB • 4:40 GMT, 6 Sep 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Lisa M, Karen L and 1 otherLisa M, Karen L and Dana J encouraged this.

LOL!! :)

Annmarie C • 4:42 GMT, 6 Sep 2012 • Encourage

They did! :)

Dana J • 3:33 GMT, 7 Sep 2012 • Encourage

Hilarious!

Michelle B • 2:55 GMT, 7 Sep 2012 • Encourage

Tony O One day...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vLKTxesPAHM&feature=player_embedded

Cuckney, GB • 7:44 GMT, 27 Aug 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Ramon F responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Thanks Ben! That was a great article with lots of tips :)

Petaling Jaya, MY • 12:14 GMT, 17 Aug 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Barbara L and Mendiola S encouraged this.

Stephen M Had an amazing first triahlon. Swim went well, ran at my normal pace and had reasonable transitions (even managed to sucessfully complete the Tribesports featured dismount without falling off). However, for my next I am really going to have to invest in a decent bike. One i used today weighed a tonne and had faulty gears meaning my poor wee legs hard to work even harder.

Glasgow, GB • 4:50 GMT, 11 Aug 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Ton A and Tony O encouraged this.

Congrats Stephen ... go get that new bike & your next tri registered !! :)

Karen L • 4:55 GMT, 11 Aug 2012 • Encourage

Robyn R and Stephen M encouraged this.

Awesome Stephen. Congratulations.

Robyn R • 4:59 GMT, 11 Aug 2012 • Encourage

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Stephen M Only 12hrs to my first triathlon...so excited and nervous

Glasgow, GB • 9:00 GMT, 10 Aug 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Joyce M, Lori W and 3 othersJoyce M, Lori W, Philip E, Karen L and Laura H encouraged this.

we want both pics! bike and speedos!!!!

Lori W • 10:35 GMT, 10 Aug 2012 • Encourage

Karen L and Stephen M encouraged this.

Trust me lol, you don't... maybe i shouldn't have mentioned "it is purple" and "speedos" together!!

Stephen M • 10:58 GMT, 10 Aug 2012 • Encourage

Lori W encouraged this.

LOL we all love ya and are wishing you well, no matter what!

Lori W • 4:13 GMT, 11 Aug 2012 • Encourage

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Tony O Watched this yesterday evening... my first tri definitely won't be an Iron Man but it's certainly very inspiring!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JgzM5wVErb0

Cuckney, GB • 4:36 GMT, 18 Jul 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Jack A Worth a look for some training inspiration! Next time you're out training just remember it could be worse, you could be doing this guys training - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghT4V-C6T1s&feature=youtu.be

Plymouth, GB • 2:51 GMT, 13 Jul 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Manuel Ramon M responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Wow! Thanks a lot!

Lumban, PH • 10:20 GMT, 2 Jul 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Manuel Ramon M responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Hi Ben. Actually, i'm not familiar with the terms yet "base training" - i'm a total newbie. Anyway, training - it's just running. Biking - I'm still researching for a bike to get which i have to learn - the last time a rode a bike was more than 20...

Lumban, PH • 12:52 GMT, 2 Jul 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Nancy H completed the Aggieman Triathlon 6/30/12

12:35 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Helen T and Barbara L encouraged this.

Wow, well done Nancy, how was it?

Helen T • 9:55 GMT, 1 Jul 2012 • Encourage

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Ben R created the guide Strength Training for Triathlon

(This is not my own work but its a very good guide)

A correct strength training program increases strength in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues. This should lead to greater stability and fewer injuries.

A well-designed off-seaso...

Sandton, ZA • 4:31 GMT, 27 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Dana D, Claire C and 4 othersDana D, Claire C, Yvonne H, Paul C, Sakura B and Sandy A encouraged this.

Manuel Ramon M responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Thanks a lot for the guide.I'm really considering to join my first tri this October. I have to start training for the swim and bike legs. Thanks again

Lumban, PH • 12:25 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Ben R created the guide Your First Triathlon: What Equipment You Really Need

Now to answer the question, what do you need to start in triathlon? First you need to determine what type of triathlete you really are or want to be. The age-group triathlete (amateur) can be divided broadly into two types of athletes: non-c...

Sandton, ZA • 11:20 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Avril P, Manu S and 1 otherAvril P, Manu S and Rob R encouraged this.

Lisa M responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Great guide Ben - thanks :)

Windsor and Maidenhead, GB • 11:08 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Rob R, Martin S and 3 othersRob R, Martin S, Lorain R, Manu S and Rick P encouraged this.

Ben R responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Thanks guys, just wish i could give more advice on the strength training for the longer distances, if you can please add any extras. I noticed we have quite a few people doing this for the first time and asking for advice, it’s an awesome sport s...

Sandton, ZA • 11:07 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Shahril I, Rob R and 1 otherShahril I, Rob R and Manu S encouraged this.

Adrian K responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

wow looks like a very extensive guide

London, GB • 11:00 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Nigel K, Rob R and 1 otherNigel K, Rob R and Hideki S encouraged this.

Steve R responded to the guide Training For A Triathlon

Awesome guide Ben!

Godalming, GB • 10:59 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Manu S, Nigel K and 2 othersManu S, Nigel K, Rob R and Hideki S encouraged this.

Ben R created the guide Training For A Triathlon

Training for a triathlon is intense, but it’s totally possible. If you’re not a swimming, biking or running pro – don’t worry. These will give you a crash course on each discipline in a triathlon and have you more than confident in your ability t...

Sandton, ZA • 10:35 GMT, 26 Jun 2012 • In the Complete your first Triathlon Challenge

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Rob R, Manu S and 3 othersRob R, Manu S, Neil B, Stefan S and Josie M encouraged this.