Age-grouper middle-distance triathlon times:It’s tough to argue what a good time is, as the longer distances depend largely on the race and the individual. However, for the age group 35-39, a good male time is around six hours, with an additional hour on top of that for females. To...
Sprint triathlons typically include a 3-mile run. Another variation in triathlon distances can be found in the half-distance triathlon races. Half-distance triathlons are also set lengths that do not change between individual races. Each separate leg in this race is half the distance of the co...
Athletes of all skill levels may enter short-distance triathlons. Some events might divide participants into two different groups based on skill level. Age and sex divisions are also popular in races like sprint triathlons. This often gives participants a more even playing field, whether profession...
Firstly, there is, of course, no such thing as a 'good' half marathon time - unless maybe you are an elite runner reading this. For amateurs, ever race is a personal achievement and every runner should have their own very personal goals bringing them to the start line. That said, ...
Is Xterra Triathlon Only for the Pros? Nope! Xterra events offer championship/professional and sport/age group categories. The sport-level races are generally a bit shorter distances, similar to a sprint distance in on-road triathlon. Whether you are a seasoned on-road triathlete, interested in...
aLooking for a new challenge in 2012? Shortlisted for the British Triathlon Event of the Year in 2011, Tri Together is a sprint distance triathlon for people of all ages and abilities to swim, bike and run together. This year it takes place on 19 August in Crystal Palace, London. 2012年...
Athletes have to increase their power as the race distance is significantly shorter compared to an Olympic Triathlon, which involves a 1.5km swim, a 40km cycle, and a 10km run. For the athletes, the event is a good opportunity for redemption - the ability for one final shot at winning ...
MODERATE VS HEAVY STRENGTH TRAINING: WHAT IS BEST FOR LONG DISTANCE TRIATHLON PERFORMANCE?Baldwin-Luckin, Kate M.Badenhorst, C.Cripps, A.Merrells, R.Bulsara, M.Hoyne, G.Journal of Australian Strength & Conditioning
Sure, the swimming portion of the triathlon is only 1.5 kilometers — the same distance Katie Ledecky swam to nab her 12th Olympic medal. But can you imagine more than 50 people swimming 30 laps in the pool at the same time? Both triathlon and marathon swimming don’t employ heats — al...
The fastest men are usually faster than the fastest women, and the fastest younger competitors are usually faster than the fastest masters — but this isn't the case in every race. Ultimately, triathlon is an individual sport — so your goal is to better your own time and to do your abso...