Sunday, January 24, 2016

Equipment Needed During Triathlon Training

Equipment Needed During Triathlon Training


by Ann Watson


Athletics is a type of sport admired by many individuals. There are many events that people compete for during the athletics competition. The rewards offered to the winners make this type of sport very interesting. During triathlon around three consecutive events are competed for. In most cases they include running, swimming and cycling. Triathlon training helps build up enough energy and gain the required experience that can improve the performance during the competition.

One of the events performed during the event is the swimming. This is actually one of the toughest for many people. It is therefore advisable for one to prepare adequately before the day of competition. The event is usually done in open water such as the river or lake. Ensure that you wear the water suit that helps in enduring different Water temperatures and improving the buoyancy during an event.

Cycling is usually the second event to be performed during the day of competition. The longest distance is covered during it and therefore one needs to prepare properly so as to complete the race. It is very important to ensure that the bicycle is mechanically okay during the day of competition. Also carry with you the drinking water mainly in a bottle. Then make sure that you bicycle is fitted with clip less pedals.

Then the event that follows is running. This actually determines the winner because one can easily win in all other events but when messes in this stage someone else takes the lead. Training makes one develop strong muscles that helps one endure the fatigue. It also helps one acquire the required skills. It is important for one to determine the most appropriate speed, which one can run maximally till the end of the race during the training period.

Enough training make one develop strong muscles with required enduring power. That plays an important role for the long distance runners. The increased muscles within the body also make the body compact hence reducing the incidence of injuries that may arise during the competition. They too cover the delicate parts of the body and thus minimizing injuries that may occur.

The training helps one develop the right posture which is mandatory for a good performance. This is brought about as a result of good form of the muscles. When a lot of training is done, there are too many fibers that develop. They reduce the time needed for the muscle to be broken down a condition that leads to fatigue.

The efficiency of an individual plays an important role for one to win race. This is developed through well planned practice. There is equipment that one must have to consider him or herself as a participant. One should have, goggle, swim suit, running shoes, water bottle, pedals that are clip less bicycle and also cycling short.

Even though much training is required it is also very important to include the resting period in the schedule. After feeding it is very nice to rest so as to provide enough time for the digestion process to talk place. Mental preparation is also very essential after all other preparation has been done.




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