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Welcome to Triathlon Gear Expert

We review and rank the latest tri-specific triathlon gear. Swim, bike or run – wetsuit, helmet or running shoes our team of expert reviewers will give you all the information you need to buy the best triathlon equipment with confidence

Our team of reviewers are triathletes themselves – they train and compete and so use the kit themselves. We also have nutrition and training guides

The Benefits of Training for a Triathlon as a Group

Triathlons are the ultimate individual endurance test. However, global research has shown that training with other people effectively improves an individual’s performance. As noted in a study on runners’ influence by the Social Networks, online social networks can increase exercise rates simply through receiving kudos — via a virtual thumbs-up — and positive comments on their posted…

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Training for Your First Triathlon – A Beginner’s Guide to Swim, Bike and Run

So, you’ve decided to train for a triathlon. Good for you! Completing your first triathlon is a major fitness accomplishment and is something to be very proud of. The good news is that, with a sensible training program and the right basic equipment, even a relatively unfit novice should be able to complete a sprint…

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Modern Triathlon has existed since 1974. It is an endurance sport consisting of 3 disciplines; swimming, cycling and running (or swim bike run).

The Original Triathlon even involved a canoe.

Triathlon became an olympic sport in summer of 2000 in Sydney and has been part of the olympic games ever since. Triathlon and Triathletes are governed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU).

The transitioning from swimming to cycling is called T1. The Transition from cycling to running is called T2 – these transition periods have almost become as important as the 3 disciplines themselves. The transition areas are where the triathletes keep their gear (such a bike, helmet etc..).

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Triathletes are based commonly in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia. The expense for a Triathlete can sometimes be prohibitive and the step up from amateur to professional is not necessarily about ability but cost.

In the USA and the UK amateur membership has risen dramatically, more than doubled in recent years. Participants (race starters) – numbers taking part in recognized races – up 10% to more than 130,000.

It is estimated that over a third of participants of Triathlons (USA, UK, Canada, Australia) are women. Over a third of all memberships today are taken out by women. Women are responsible for the biggest area of membership growth.

Some male and female triathletes that have made the grade include: Adam Bowden, Gordon Benson, Joe Townsend, Lucy Hall, Matt Sharp, Alistair Brownlee, Non Stanford, Mark Buckingham, Jodie Simpson, Clare Cunningham, Faye McClelland, Grant Sheldon, Helen Jenkins, Lauren Steadman, Marc Austin, Sophie Coldwell, Lois Rosindale, Andrew Lewis, Harry Wiltshire, Melissa Reid, Chris Goodwin