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.

Another tip is that an athlete should not wait until thirsty before beginning to drink water or sports drinks. Once the feeling of thirst sets in, the body has already been dehydrated. Start drinking water first thing in the morning and continue to do so all throughout the day.

Believe it or not, hot chocolate after a winter training session is great for replenishing the body’s electrolytes and glycogen levels. Heated coco has far more antioxidants that most other post-training drinks because of the heating process. Be sure to use pure coco powder to make the drink instead of the prepackaged type. Also, use milk not water.

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 don’t push yourself. Pushing yourself will hurt you in the long run. When training you should do some open water training when you can it is more challenging.

Another thing you can go is get a map and familiarize yourself with the course. There will be no surprises if you know the course. Also, check out the USAT Triathlon Rule Book it will help beginners.

Whatever you do, keep your eyes on your goal. Moving slow and steady to meet your goal is much more efficient and healthy than rushing and hurting yourself. Overall, have fun and enjoy your Triathlon experience.

One popular way to handle training during the colder months is to take your training regiment indoors. Indoor tracks and pools are a great way to get extended periods of exercise even during the coldest and most inclement temperatures. If you are looking to practice cycling there is always the stationary bike. These bikes have improved greatly and have sophisticated computer programs that can mimic the hills and valleys of an actual course.

If the weather is only mildly brisk it is a good idea to get some running in. Exercise in a somewhat harsh environment will toughen you up and be good training for the extremes that you will encounter during a real triathlon. While you cannot swim if it too cold out, you most certainly can jog. It is always preferable to practice in the open if at all possible. This is because when you are out in the field you encounter a more realistic situation. People who train exclusively inside gymnasiums are often shocked at how different running over the open road is to an inside track.

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.

• 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.
• Off-road triathlon: Composed of swimming, mountain biking, and trail-running, this variation features more difficult terrains and requires more biking skill. You know what they say: the greater the risk, the greater the thrill.
• Ultraman triathlon: This variation is an enhanced endurance event covering 320 miles: 6.2 miles of swimming followed by a 90-mile cross-country bike ride and then another 171.4 mile bike ride, ending with a 52.4 mile double marathon.
• Winter triathlon: Adding snow to the triathlon model can only lead to good things. The events are running, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing, although skating is sometimes substituted for the bike or ski events.
• Aquabike: A normal triathlon minus the running event.
• Aquathlon: A normal triathlon minus the cycling event.
• Duathlon: A normal triathlon where the opening swimming event is replaced with another biking event.