TriOurWorld

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.If you plan on competing in the Wildflower Triathlons, you should know to arrive at least a day early to set up a tent before all the good (and bad) spots are taken. You’ll want to bring a wet suit for the swim portionLake San Antonio averages about 66 degrees during the summer months. Also, the running course is mostly off road so light trail runners are the optimal shoe of choice.After the race (and the festivities), be sure to indulge in The National Holistic Institute‘s sports massages. The massages decrease the stress and tension exerted on the body during races so the risk of injury is decreased and recovery time is increased. The sports massage team at the National Holistic Institute is specially trained to provide massages on the areas tri-athletes require the most work on. The first 10 minutes are free for athletes and every additional minute is 1.