To start off National Triathlon Week, follow and like USA Triathlon on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for training tips and resources, learn the history of the sport and check out your benefits for being a USA Triathlon member.

(1) Nix Biosensors Starter Pack

(1) Pair of Shoes form Newton Running

(1) Hour Massage from Hand & Stone

(1) KT Tape Triathlon Bundle

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HYDRATION TIP OF THE DAY - Presented by Nix Biosensors
An individual's sweat rate changes from one day to the next based on workout intensity, clothing worn, and a wide range of environmental factors - including temperature, humidity, cloud cover, and altitude.

NUTRITION TIP OF THE DAY - Presented by ICON Meals
GOALS: Sit down with a nutritionist or your coach to strategize nutrition goals and meal prep to aid in maximum time-saving strategies. Eliminate the guessing game.

How Do I Get Started?

Our step-by-step guide to triathlon training and racing includes everything you need to know from resources to coaching and essential gear. Use it as the first step in transitioning from intimidation to excitement as you begin your adventure in triathlon!

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A Beginner’s Guide for Learning How to Swim for Triathlon

Learning how to swim for triathlon—and then learning how to swim well—can be one of the biggest challenges that beginner triathletes face.

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10 Tips for the Mere Mortal Beginner Triathlete

Tackling your first triathlon might seem like the scariest and hardest thing ever. But don't be daunted—you can do hard things!

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3 Beginner Triathlon Mistakes to Avoid

Part of the fun of triathlon is that there are so many details to work and improve on. Here are three common race-day mistakes to avoid and suggestions on how to resolve them.

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Let's Try a Triathlon

Craving a new challenge? Try a triathlon, which incorporates swimming, biking and running all in one race. With more than 3.5 million participants worldwide, triathlons are more about personal goals than competition

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Gear Guide for Your First Triathlon

Whether you’re doing a local tri and a pool swim or a full distance Ironman, we’ll walk you through it piece-by-piece to set you on your way.

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IRONMAN and USA Triathlon have teamed up to introduce more athletes to the sport of triathlon through Time to Tri. If you have already experienced how fun triathlon can be and want to help others explore it, we have created a hub of information to help first time triathletes experience this sport!

Elite U.S. Triathletes Katie Zaferes and Kirsten Kasper Share their Triathlon Advice for Beginners

Learn about the benefits of trying a triathlon or multisport event from other athletes just like you!