1. How to Triathlon Presents…. By: Joey De Fazio

2. The best place to start…. What is a Triathlon? Swim Bike Run Historically known as "Les Trois Sports" multiple-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines My definition: The most epic sport(s) in a row where athletes compete to be the most AWESOME

3. Types of Triathlons Aquabike (Swim-Bike) Aquathon (Run-Swim) Duathlon (Run-Bike-Run) Triathlon (Swim-Bike-Run) Reverse (Run-Bike-Swim) SwimBikeRun Typekmmilekmmilekmmile Sprint 0.3-0.50.24-0.628-255-15.51.5-5 1-3 Olympic 1.50.934024.8106.2 Half Ironman 1.91.2905621.113.1 Ironman 3.82.4180.211242.226.2

4. Gear

5. Clothing for a Triathlon For obvious reasons, you will need a swimsuit… Some athletes choose to change in transition area Many remain in their swimsuit for the entirety of the race OR Racesuits – triathlon-specific garments that wick away moisture. One or two-piece. aka Kits Our team uniforms for races

6. Tri Swimming Gear Goggles Swim cap Wet suit*

7. Tri Swimming Gear: Wet Suit* NOT required Increases buoyancy and reduces drag = better swim time Keep you warm! Warning: USAT rules do not allow wetsuits for water temperatures above 84°F Two main types: 1.Sleeved – some say better performance in griping water and will keep you warmer 2.Sleeveless – better flexibility and cheaper

8. Tri Cycling Gear Required Bicycle* Helmet Hydration Super-awesome high speed legs Recommended Aero Helmet Bike Shoes* Clips* Sunglasses/visor Tools*

9. Tri Cycling Gear: Bicycle* Road Bike Good speed Versatility (cycling & tri) Budget efficient Convertible Maneuverable Triathlon Bike Maximum seed Triathlon-specific Higher budget Aerodynamic and energy efficient Helps condition legs for run

10. Tri Cycling Gear: Tools* Extra tubes Tire levers Multi-tool CO 2 Cartridge Saddle bag *We will cover this more when we do a tire change demo

11. Tri Running Gear Running Shoes – Duh…. Stretch laces (yankz) Race Belt

12. Other Gear Items Body glide Sunscreen Arm warmers Nourishment Towel

13. Transition

14. What is a Transition? Triathlons version of a Chinese Fire Drill TIMED!! Better understanding with time & experience Transition Area: one zone where participants change gear and clothing and do anything else they might need to do before moving on to the next stage

15. Two Transitions Transition 1 (T1) From SWIM BIKE 1.Take off swim gear (swim cap, goggles, wet suit) 2.Pat dry 3.Nourishment (water/food) 4.Cycling shoes 5.Put on helmet – Buckle!!! 6.Un-rack your bike 7.Leave T1 for your bike ride Transition 2 (T2) From BIKE RUN 1.Rack your bike 2.Take off helmet and other cycling gear 3.Put on shoes 4.Put on race belt/race # 5.Nourishment (water/food) 6.Leave T2 for your run

16. Map of a Transition Area

17. What does it look like? *See Joeys demo

18. Fearless champions ever be. Stand on heights of victory.