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You have seen it all on TV, a person riding the wave with a gracefulness and poise that makes them look just like they are one with the ocean. The good thing is that you too can be part of this. The surfing culture is now a lifestyle for most people who love this extreme endurance water sport. It is about balance and poise, and once you have mastered that, you will rule the waves. Many people do not understand the experience that is required of you to be able to ride the crest of the wave just as gracefully as they do it on TV.

You have to have a mind for sport and you have to get the right kit. Thankfully you can buy the right surfboard and in the right size too on the internet. Even if you don’t have access to high speed internet you can probably sign up for a satellite provider like WildBlue Deals, and get all the information that you want about surfing. For a beginner, you have to consider the functionality of your kit first, rather than the style and the poise. Those can come later after you have mastered the art of riding the high wave.

Depending on where you are surfing, you may or may not need a wetsuit. If you surf in very cold waters like in Britain, you will need to wear a wet suit all year round. The last thing you want is to catch pneumonia. Paddling, duck diving, turns and float buoyancy are all determined by the surfboard. Anyways, when you’re ready to hit the waves I recommend picking up a used surfboard. These are easy to come at the beach but if you can’t wait you can go online to get one from stores like SurfBoard Shack or maybe even on Amazon.com. If you’re ever ready to get a brand new board I highly recommend your local surf shop. I know it’s a tough decision so let me know if you have any questions. I’ll be glad to help.

Hydration is one of the most important components in completing a Triathlon. If an athlete isn’t properly hydrated they will be less likely to be able to finish the race.

There are several tips on keeping the body hydrated. One important tip is to make sure never to try out a new sports drink on the day of the race. In fact, it is a bad idea to try one out even a few days before. This is because they could cause stomach ache, nausea, and/or vomiting and cost a day of training.

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This month I have decided to share these helpful tips for training for the Triathlon. These tips will help you prepare and enjoy your experiences training and competing in a Triathlon.

First of all when you train make sure you never go up in minutes/miles by more than 10 per week. This will help decrease injuries. Do some stretches to avoid cramps and strains. Its really important to get lots of sleep, this is the only part of your 24 hour day for real recuperation. Sleep will also keep you mentally sharp. If you are not feeling your best More…

When training for a triathlon it is important to keep your body in peak condition. This means that no matter what time of year you will need to exercise and prevent muscular atrophy. A problem for some people is that during the colder months this can be a problem. Nevertheless, it is something that the extreme athlete needs to deal with.

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When it comes to competitive sport and getting in shape, among the most commonly associated lifestyle changes is a closer monitoring of what you put into your body. In order to compete in a triathlon, your body must be a well-oiled machine, requiring the proper fuel, if you will. Not to be confused with the term “dieting,” which takes on primarily weight-loss connotations in common vernacular, maintaining a healthy diet with performance in mind will not look like the average man or woman’s New Year’s resolution. Here are a few oft-forgotten tips to keep in mind.Though triathlons can be extremely grueling, extreme and rapid diet changes can do as much harm as good Consider your body like a car in motion down the highway. Even if you’ve slowly been drifting out of your lane (read: slacking in terms of fitness and eating), it’s best not to overreact and slam your body back the other direction. Any change is good in terms of unhealthy consumption habits, but gradual, structured change is better.You may lose weight, but weight loss is not your final goal A lot of diets out there will promise to leave you slim and feeling great, all while minimizing effort. As an aspiring triathlete, minimizing effort should be listed under the cons. The root cause of any weight loss should be an increase in exercise, not a decrease in the amount of food on your plate. Remember, skinny people can be just as out of shape as overweight people, as the actual shape of your physical body has limited bearing on whether or not you are in-shape. Much more important is how you feel and your energy levels after periods of high exertion. More…

If the traditional triathlon model (swim, bike, run with various distances for different races) is getting to be too second-nature for you, you might be interested in shaking it up a little bit. Many athletes and fans have created well-known variations of the sport, by adding and removing events, changing the order, or by other alterations. Use this handy guide to choose your new favorite event.

• Reverse order triathlon: The simplest of the variations, this triathlon is simply run in reverse (run, bike, swim). This is done when it’s necessary to have a mass start.
• Nauticathlon: This trademarked event was developed by Victor Bauduret of France. It involves a variety of sports, usually equally distributed between land and water.
• Equilateral triathlon: Proposed by Wainer and De Veaux in 1994, this version seeks to give each leg of the race an equal time. Normally, cycling takes the longest (78) of the time, while running takes 19 and swimming 3. More…

Every year, for three days, triathlon competitors from all over the US flock to Lake San Antonio, California, for the Wildflower Triathlons. This event is so iconic for triathlons; it is often referred to as ‘The Woodstock of triathlons’. What makes this three race event so fantastic? For one thing, it offers three distinct courses: a Long Course Triathlon (1.2m swim, 56m Bike, 13.1m Run), an Olympic Distance Triathlon (1.5k swim, 40k bike, and 10k run), as well as a Mountain Bike Triathlon (.25m swim, 9.7m bike, 2m run). After the races, the 7,500 athletes and 30,000 spectators let loose and have fun at a massive campout complete with roaring bonfires and post-race partying. Every year, the AVIA Wildflower Triathlon Festival features great live bands, delicious food vendors, the latest triathlon gear, race clinics presented by top professionals, and much more. More…

The Olympic Games of 2000 in Sydney, Australia, were the first to see the inclusion of the Triathlon as an Olympic event. The distance of an Olympic Triathlon course is a 1,500m swim, a 40km bike, and a 10km run. Governed by the International Triathlon Union, it was determined that a quota of 55 men and 55 women could compete in the summer 2008 Beijing Olympics. Men and Women compete in separate races, but use the same distances. Because the courses differ each time, there are no official records kept for the Olympic triathlon. Unofficially, Simon Whitfield of Canada holds the fasted time for men (1 hour, 48 minutes, and 24 seconds) and Emma Snowsill of Australia holds the fasted time for Women (1 hour, 58 minutes, 27 seconds). More…

It’s hard enough to complete a triathlon as a physically fit/normal individual. Now, imagine completing a full-fledged triathlon with physical disabilities. Each year, despite the amazing hardships and setbacks they may face, more and more paratriathletes (athletes with physical challenges) compete in a series of triathlon races designed specifically for them. These ‘paratriathlon‘ races vary depending on the physical disabilities. There are 6 categoriesTRI 1 for paraplegic, quadriplegic, Polio, and double leg amputees, TRI 2 for severe leg impairment including above the knee amputees, TRI 3 for athletes with Multiple Sclerosis, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, double leg amputee runners or paralysis in multiple limbs, TRI 4 for arm impairments, TRI 5 for moderate leg impairments, and TRI 6 for visual impairments. Medical records are used to classify each racer into his or her category. More…

Parents today, more than ever, should be pushing their kids to play sports. Whether they choose swim team, soccer, t-ball, gymnastics, or tennis, sports should be an integral part of a child’s life. These athletic activities do more than provide a workout and a good time for your kidsthey teach them valuable life lessons. Team sports teach teamwork, healthy competition, and the importance of both winning and losing. Individual sports such teach motivation and self perseverance. The sports your child chooses to play at an early age could easily influence their athletic endeavors later in life. Triathlons combine three major athletic areas into oneswimming, biking, and running. Kids who compete in triathlons gain the skill set to pursue any sport they’d like when they are older. Triathlons also help kids learn to love and appreciate physical activity and healthy lifestyles. More…