Fun Beginner Triathlon Training!

Quick Start Guide!

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Not sure where to start when beginning to train for your first triathlon? Our Start Here Guide is packed full of awesome tips and lots of useful advice to help you get started. From what gear to get to how to overcome your fears, you’ll find it all here!

Swim

Not a swimmer? Don’t let that stop you from doing a triathlon.

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Nervous to swim in a crowd? Not sure how to train for the swim? Check out our SWIM section to read some of our personal stories and get some great advice, and tips to help you become a confident and strong swimmer.

Bike

Learn to ride with speed and confidence… even if you get a flat.

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Check out our BIKE section to learn how to change a flat tire, improve your endurance and become more confident on your bike.

Run

Fast and easy tips to help you run faster and easier.

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Learn how to improve your RUN and finish strong after swimming and biking.

About

Meet Davey & Jess and find out the story behind the blog.

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Welcome to TwoTri.com, our triathlon blog! Jess is an ER Nurse. Davey is a Certified Personal Trainer. Jess loves to swim. Davey loves to bike. Jess listens to music when she runs. Davey prefers running in silence. Jess is afraid to crash on her bike. Davey is fearless. Jess & Davey love to train for & do triathlons together… read more

Strength

Cross train to get lean, stay strong and prevent injuries.

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While training for a triathlon includes a lot of endurance and cardio training, don’t miss out on the value of incorporating some strength training into your workouts. And here’s a post especially for all you ladies out there who are worried they’ll bulk up if they lift weights- click here.

Fat Loss

Discover the BEST way to tone up and lose weight.

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Check out our Awesome Triathlon For Weight Loss Program and reach your weight loss goals this year. It’s your time to shine!

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Bike Chain Cleaning With Davey
Posted on: 04-5-2012 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Jess

Having a clean bike chain is really important because the all the sand and grime that builds up after your rides can wear out your gears (which are very expensive to replace), not to mention, cause your chain to rust faster. So, if your bike chain …
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Get Your Bike Ready For The Road… And Ready For Your Triathlon!
Posted on: 03-30-2012 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Jess

Spring is here! That means triathlon season is right around the corner! Which also means it’s getting warm enough to train outside! Which also means it’s time to do a little spring cleaning and get your dusty bike out of the garage and get it …
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Triathlon Strength Training- A Message For The Ladies
Posted on: 03-15-2012 With: 2 Comments Posted by: Jess

Maybe you’re doing your first triathlon to try to loose some weight. That is an awesome goal and actually a very popular reason many women train for a triathlon. While you’ll definitely be getting in plenty of cardio as you swim, bike and run; cardio …
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Strength Training for Triathletes Starts at the Core
Posted on: 03-3-2012 With: 1 Comment Posted by: Davey Anderson

Triathlete Core Strength Training When triathletes think of strength training for triathlon, they too often focus on leg and arm strength and neglect their core stability muscles. Let’s begin talking about triathlete strength training from the inside out. That is to say from the core first, …
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Basic Running Tips for Beginner Triathlon Training
Posted on: 02-16-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Davey Anderson

Obviously running is a very important part of your beginner triathlon training. Not only is it one third of the overall sport, it’s the last event and final stretch of your race. I know you want to feel good on your run and finish strong, …
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10 Beginner Triathlon Transition Tips
Posted on: 02-10-2012 With: 10 Comments Posted by: Jess

It’s easy to get intimidated after reading the some of the triathlon transition area tips that are out there right now. The tips assume you’ve done a triathlon before and can be intense and are usually focused on how to shave seconds off your transition …
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Triathlon Strength Training Workout Tips
Posted on: 02-9-2012 With: 2 Comments Posted by: Davey Anderson

Some recent research in Triathlete Magazine shows that most people avoid doing a triathlon strength training program. The survey stated that even seasoned athletes were not hitting the gym as much as they should – or at least as recommended by professional trainers. I think …
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Triathlon Training Treats For Your Valentine
Posted on: 02-8-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Instead of getting your triathlete sweetheart a box of chocolates or a bouquet of flowers for Valentine’s Day, show them that you are their biggest fan by giving them one of these treats! It will make their triathlon …
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The Beginner Triathlete’s Race Day Checklist
Posted on: 02-7-2012 With: 4 Comments Posted by: Jess

We here at Two Tri want your first triathlon to be a great experience and so we hope that our checklist will help calm your nerves as you rest assured that you have packed everything you need to have an amazing first triathlon! Click here …
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Triathlete Nutrition Recipe – Soba Noodle Salad With Chicken, Cucumber And Peppers
Posted on: 02-2-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

How about we give you a recipe for a change?! This is one of Davey and my favorite meals… especially in the summer. However, it’s a perfect light meal during the cooler months too. Make this if you need a break from all the heavy …
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Are You In A Rut In Your Triathlon Training?
Posted on: 02-1-2012 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Jess

Then buy some new socks! Specifically some bright neon ones. Seriously. There is some kind of weird psychological thing that happens in your brain when you treat yourself to something new. It doesn’t have to be expensive either. For $18, I got 6 new …
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Are You Ready For Your First Triathlon?
Posted on: 02-1-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Jess

Picture this: It’s the day before your first triathlon and you’re so excited, but also very nervous. You have been training faithfully and you feel ready to race. You load all of your gear in the car the night before because registration starts at 5:00 …
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Some Thoughts for Your New Strength Training for Triathlon Program
Posted on: 01-15-2012 With: 0 Comments Posted by: Davey Anderson

Ideas for Planning Your New Strength Training for Triathletes Plan What’s up guys, Trainer Davey here… I read a recent study in Tri Mag that said most triathletes – even pros – don’t do a strength training program for triathlon. This is tragic because we …
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No Matter How Slow You Run, You’re Lapping Everyone On The Couch: Motivation For Your First Triathlon
Posted on: 12-26-2011 With: 8 Comments Posted by: Jess

I’m a slow runner. Like, really really slllooowww. I am 6 feet tall and have long legs like a runner, but don’t let my appearance deceive you. I could probably walk faster than I run most of the time. Because of that, when I was …
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Triathlon Distances
Posted on: 12-23-2011 With: 4 Comments Posted by: Jess

Lots of people have asked us what the distances are for certain triathlons are so we thought we would make a triathlon distance chart for you. Sprint distances sometimes vary from race to race, Jess’s first sprint triathlon was a 1/2 mile swim, 17 mile bike …
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Top 7 Training Tips For The Beginner Triathlete
Posted on: 12-23-2011 With: 6 Comments Posted by: Jess

Top Seven Beginner Triathlon Tips Are you interested in doing a triathlon but don’t know where to start or how to train? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here at TwoTri, we offer a fun, fresh and energetic perspective on training for a triathlon, …
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Running Inspiration For Beginner Triathletes
Posted on: 12-22-2011 With: 2 Comments Posted by: Jess

One of the reasons that people think they can’t do a triathlon is because they are not too crazy about one of the three events. As a beginner triathlete, maybe you’ve are not a strong swimmer, or you the thought of biking makes you cringe. …
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Jess’s Running Music Mix
Posted on: 12-20-2011 With: 7 Comments Posted by: Jess

Hey guys! Jess here. I brought my ipod along too. I love to run with music. Davey and I used to go running together and we’d make fun of the couples who would run together while wearing headphones listening to their separate tunes. But now, I …
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Why Do A Triathlon: Tight, Toned, And Much More
Posted on: 12-20-2011 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Davey Anderson

Well Here’s Why To Do A Triathlon I’ve heard it all before… “I want a tighter butt…” “I want sexy shoulders…” “I want toned thighs…” If you say you want it all, well then you might just be able to have it …
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The Beginner Triathlete’s Running Gear Guide
Posted on: 12-20-2011 With: 3 Comments Posted by: Jess

1. Clothes We’re not fancy when it comes to running clothes but we do like to coordinate with our sneakers. Seriously, if it makes you feel good, then match your outfit all you want! We usually skimp on buying expensive, name brand clothing so we …
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