Multisport 101
Etiquette
The next time someone blows by you on their $6,000 aero carbon fiber rocketship bike or swims over the top of you like they are wrestling an alligator, smile and say, “Thank you. Have a great day!” While that may be a difficult thing to do in reality, there are some things you can do in terms of etiquette and sportsmanship to ensure that you and your fellow competitors have a great race or training day.
Getting Started
You may have seen an ad for a local triathlon or watched a major event on TV, a friend or family member may have even competed and you're curious about their experience. Regardless of how you were exposed to the world of multisport, you are interested in learning more and want to know the next step to take to become a part of the multisport community. Why not join USAT?
History of Triathlon
What started as off-beat training exercises for runners, has evolved into one of the fastest growing sports in the world. The first known swim/bike/run triathlons were held at San Diego’s (Calif.) Mission Bay in 1974. One athlete who raced at the first Mission Bay Triathlon, John Collins, took the triathlon concept to Hawaii and used it several years later to combine three of Oahu’s endurance events – the Waikiki Rough Water Swim, the Around-Oahu Bike Ride and the Honolulu Marathon – into one race: the Ironman.
Racing Tips
Okay, you've been training for months and you are feeling pretty fit, now what? It's time to test your skills on the racecourse. But you still may have some concerns about how you will do in a race. In this section USA Triathlon's Certified Coaches offer their advice and expertise to help guide you through your event.
Training
Looking to take your performance to the next level or just looking for some tips to help you get to the starting line? USA Triathlon Certified Coaches and elite athletes have written numerous articles designed for the beginning to the advanced multisport athlete.
