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If you are a beginner to the world of triathlon racing, then you probably have a wide variety of different questions. The best advice that you can receive as a beginner planning for a first time triathlon is to take it easy and enjoy yourself, because triathlon racing should be fun, and it certainly isn’t brain surgery. Here are some tips for obtaining success in your first triathlon race:

1 – As a beginner in a first triathlon race, your training should be targeted for a shorter distance type of race such as a sprint triathlon race for example. Sometimes you may even be able to find a beginner triathlon race that is being advertised in your immediate area. Races are capable of filling up pretty quickly, so make sure that you sign up now if you are interested, and then you have a goal race that will help to keep you committed in your training.

2 – Come up with your own training plan for your first triathlon race. There are plenty of triathlon trainer plans that can be found online, in books or through gyms, so shop around until you find one that suits you.

3 – Work on your swimming as part of your training regimen for your triathlon race. Find a pool that you can train at. If you can possibly find a masters swimming program or a swim coach, do so, otherwise, look for a triathlon coach or an experienced triathlete that can help you with your training, because most beginners to the concept of a triathlon race have a big need for swimming practice.

4 – Beginner training for your triathlon race should include reasonable mileage. Do not over train in the beginning no matter how badly you want to, especially not if you are already reasonably strong as an athlete. As a triathlon trainer beginning a first triathlon race, you should work on the weakest event in your arsenal, making sure that you can finish the other events rather than necessarily worrying about winning them. After you finish your first triathlon race, then you can worry about building up speed and beating the other racers.

5 – Next, as part of your triathlon race training you are going to want to practice the transitions from event to event, but be careful not to go overboard. You can do brick workouts where you go for a bike workout and then transition into a running workout, but make sure that you are taking it easy rather than overwhelming yourself.

6 – Listen to the instructions before the race. If you have questions, ask them as soon as you can. Everyone was once a beginner to the triathlon race circuit, so do not be afraid to ask questions where you need answers, otherwise you may end up messing up because you were too shy to speak up.

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Originally posted 2009-08-18 03:18:33. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Any vehicle you own is going to need maintenance to keep performing reliably. If you would like your bicycle to not leave you stranded out on the trail, then you need to keep it in good working condition. If you love your bike, then your bike will love you back.

The majority of people who purchase and ride a bike do want to keep their bike in good operating condition, but they do not know where to start. This list should give everyone a good idea of what needs to be done, and when. If you ride in the rain and / or mud often, or put a lot of extra mileage on, then of course you will need to do this maintenance more often. On the other side of things, if you are a more casual rider, you obviously can use a more relaxed maintenance schedule

Before you go on every ride, you should check the air pressure of your tires, check your brake cables and pads, check your cranks for slop or play, and make sure your quick release hubs (if you have them) are set firm, but not overly tight.

After every ride you should check your tires for glass bits, nails, thorns, cuts, or sharp gravel. Make sure your wheels are true, and roll straight, with no wobble. Clean the various mechanicals as necessary, such as the derailleurs, and brake arms.

Once a week, or every 200 miles (whichever comes first) you should lubricate your chain.

Every Month

Once a month you should do a full cleaning of your bike, including the drivetrain if need be. Be sure to inspect the chain and your freewheel. Inspect and lubricate the pedals, style cleats, brake levers and all of your cables. Check for looseness in screws and bolts throughout your bike.

Every Three Months

Wax your bike because shiny and clean bikes go faster as well as farther. Inspect the frame and the fork for cracks or bulges in the paint that may indicate part damage. Visually inspect the entire bike looking for bent or broken components.

Every Six Months

Every six months you are going to want to inspect as well as readjust the bearings in the headset, the hubs, the pedals and in the bottom bracket. Some sealed cartridge bearings are incapable of being adjusted and can only be replaced, so only do this if it is feasible to.

Annually

Every year you are going to want to disassemble and overhaul the entire bike. You should be replacing all of the bearings if it is possible for you to do so. You should remove the brake cables and shift cables and replace them if it is necessary for you to do so. This should definitely be performed when you hit 6000 miles if you are riding more than that many miles every year. If you are a commuter that rides in the rain or if you get dirty in mountain biking then you are going to want to overhaul your entire bike more often.

Before you take any important journey with your bike you should have a professional go over your bike to double check all of the adjustments so that there are no problems that spoil your excellent ride.

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Originally posted 2009-10-22 03:23:07. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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