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I think we should include multi media methods - so we could include videos, images and text - Liz

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I think we should include multi media methods - so we could include videos, images and text - Liz

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I think we should include some video footage, perhaps the video about race tips? - Sian

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I think we should include some video footage, perhaps the video about race tips? - Sian

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Beginners Triathlon guide - Sian

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Titan Brecon Middle Distance Triathlon is back for 2018 and promises to be bigger and better than ever. After a sell-out year in 2017, Titan Brecon is now firmly established on the British middle distance triathlon calendar and has the necessary backing to double in size for 2018.

A superb venue in the Welsh Brecon Beacons, with a beautiful lake swim, an 'epic' bike course and a traffic-free park-based run.

There'll be a £1200 prize purse up for grabs, as well as a polka dot jersey for the King and Queen of the "Iron Mountain".

The event is located at the beautiful Parc Bryn Bach on the edge of the Brecon Beacons in Wales, and is easily accessible from South Wales, Bristol, Birmingham, London and the South West. This all adds up to making Titan Brecon the 'must do' middle distance triathlon on the British events calendar.

Titan Brecon Middle Distance Triathlon starts with a 1.2 mile two-lap swim and takes place in the park lake, fed by the waters of the Black Mountains in Wales and in 2018 there will be some serious gardening done as the lake is cleared entirely of weed at swimming depth to make it a much improved swim

The 60-mile bike course has now built a following of fans and 'epic' is the word! The quiet roads have excellent riding surfaces and the route tours the beautiful Brecon Moors before culminating with a sustained climb back to T2.

The final 13.1 mile run is a three-lap route around the lake and park - so it's great for spectators!

For more information or to enter visit www.dbmax.co.uk/events/titan-brecon-middle-distance-16th-june-2018/

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DB Max Titan Brecon Middle Distance Triathlon - Saturday 16 June 2018 | Parc Bryn Bach

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Titan Brecon Middle Distance Triathlon is back for 2018 and promises to be bigger and better than ever. After a sell-out year in 2017, Titan Brecon is now firmly established on the British middle distance triathlon calendar and has the necessary backing to double in size for 2018.

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I found this article in a magazine of health benefits of a triathlon - Sian 

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I found this article in a magazine of health benefits of a triathlon - Sian 

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By Men's Health

Marathons are old hat and Ironman races are, quite frankly, tantamount to self-flagellation but triathlons occupy the happy medium in endurance sport. Training for the back-to-back swim, bike and run of the race will arm you with a vast spectrum of physical gains inside and out. And the variety of each discipline will help you build a well balanced fitness while keeping you mentally stimulated at every twist and turn.

The sport is also booming in the UK, with 2012 and 2016 Olympic stars Alistair and Jonny Brownlee, propelling the sport into national consciousness as they continue their monopoly on medals and international honours. Need convincing to take it on yourself? Here we answer the most common questions holding people back.
(Related: How to become a better triathlete)
What are the distances involved?

Triathlons always follow the order of swim, bike, run - perhaps to ensure you don't run out of puff in the water. The shortest race is the bitesize "super sprint" (400m swim, 10km bike, 2.5km run) that'll give you a great flavour of the sport. They range all the way up to the daunting Ironman distance (3.8km/180km/42km) but most find that too hard to swallow. The most common and gold-standard triathlon is the Olympic distance (1500m/40km/10km).

What are the training benefits?

Unlike a marathon or long-distance cycling sportive, training for a triathlon won't grind your body into dust to get you to the finish line. "First of all, triathlons make you happy," says George Rose, experienced Ironman competitor and Equinox master instructor. "Cardio training triggers the release of the happiness hormone dopamine in your brain and completing a tough workout or achieving a new PB is huge for self esteem and confidence." It's no surprise triathlons can quickly become addictive.

"Regular swimming is also a fantastic zero-impact cardiovascular exercise," says George.

Short sprints are perfect for fat loss and to build lean muscle, while longer efforts will help you recover from the runs, rides and resistance sessions you do the rest of the week. There's even evidence triathletes feel less pain than casual exercisers, according to research from Tel Aviv University published in the journal Pain, suggesting it'll help you endure tough muscle-building workouts too.

Won't it cost a fortune?

If you're starting from scratch, you're likely to fork out around a grand just to get to the start line of a race. You need to come to terms with that early. But the kit you buy can last you several years so you shouldn't skimp on quality.

"If you buy cheap you could end up buying twice," says Phil Paterson of multi-sport coaching experts RG Active. "The essentials that you need to get a good fit on include the tri-suit, running shoes and a triathlon-specific wetsuit that offers vital range of motion around the shoulders and buoyancy in the hips to help you glide through the water."

Tri-wetsuits can be hired for the season at a fraction of the cost of a new one and are often offered at a discount price at the end of the year. Surprisingly the bike is the one bit of kit you don't need to be so fussy about. "Triathletes aren't all kit snobs," Paterson says. "As long as it's not a fixed gear and has two working brakes you can pretty much ride whatever you like. Going second hand can save a lot of money and get a higher spec bike for your budget."

How much do I have to train?

Depending on your fitness level and race expectations you should target between ten and 35 hours of combined training a week," says Perry Agass, a professional triathlon coach working with ETE Trip Camps, the leading triathlon training camps in the UK. "This should be broken down into two swims, two rides and two runs."

Sound daunting? Riding or running to and from work counts. Phew. Just think of the money you'll save on your commute - then plough it into upgrading your kit.

Will I lose all my muscle gains?

You don't have to embody the diminutive Brownlee brothers to complete a triathlon. They're streamlined for high performance but you can hold onto your hard-earned muscle by including complementary strength workouts and using smart nutrition. Rose suggests you include two to three additional resistance workouts around your six run, bike and swim sessions.

"So these workouts help rather than hinder your tri time, focus on doing single leg exercises such as lunges and hip-dominant moves such as the deadlift to improve your posture and performance for the run and cycle," says Rose. With upper body moves, too much pressing can restrict the range of motion in your shoulders but pull-ups are perfect for swimming mobility and power.
(Related: The secret to a gigantic deadlift)
If I'm always training can I eat what I want?

With all this effort you'd think you could eat whatever you want post workout to replenish the calories. But this could still lead to gaining fat if you're not careful. "Because you're torching so many calories on long training sessions your body can go into 'starvation mode' and store food as fat," explains Rose. "You can avoid this by ensuring all the food you eat is nutritionally dense and of high quality. Think whole foods like steak, sweet potato, brown rice and a load of leafy veg for vital minerals and vitamins."
(Related: How to carb out your six-pack)
Right, where should I start?

Rose recommends getting your first taste of race conditions at Dorney Lake in Berkshire, where races are held most weekends in their clean, calm waters and flat closed road courses. "One you must tick off is the AJ Bell London Triathlon," insists Paterson. "It's one of the most famous in the world, weaving past iconic landmarks in the capital and it has a 50% first-timer ratio so you'll be among equally experienced amateurs."

Once you've got your race date set, your next move should be to link up with a triathlon team or club. "You'll benefit hugely from regular coached sessions," insists Paterson. "You'll overcome challenges, build confidence and find a structure that will help you adapt to the sport far quicker than if you're always training solo."

Any final words of advice?

Above all, as with any form of exercise, you need to enjoy it if you're going to keep coming back for more. To do that, says Agass, you should always look at your race as an extended training day. "Don't pin too many expectations on the outcome. The sport is full of twists and turns - some you can prepare for, some such as a blown tyre, that you can't - so give yourself every chance to enjoy it and know progress takes time."

WORDS: Sam Rider

The AJ Bell London Triathlon returns to the capital on July 22-23rd. Sign up!

For more information on the ETE Camps run in the UK and abroad click here

For more information on Equinox visit their website

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Why your next challenge should be a triathlon

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By Men's Health Marathons are old hat and Ironman races are, quite frankly, tantamount to self-flagellation but triathlons occupy the happy medium in endurance sport. Training for the back-to-back swim, bike and run of the race will arm you with a vast spectrum of physical gains inside and out.

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Nice, short and informative video - Jordan

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Beginner triathletes are often very nervous for their first triathlon race regardless of whether it's a sprint distance triathlon, and olympic triathlon, a half-ironman, or a full ironman triathlon. These 10 tips for beginner triathletes will help get you start in triathlon.

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Pretty nice looking logos! - Jordan

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Lots of history here, and from an official organisation! - Jordan

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The official triathlon resource. Triathlon event information, news, results, rankings, rules, education, and more from the International Triathlon Union.

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Pretty informative health benefits here - Jordan

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With 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of biking and 10 km of running, completing a triathlon is no easy task. But if you're a beginner, there are shorter "sprint" distances that can ease you into the sport. Either way, you're sure to become healthy and fit, as triathletes are some of the most well-rounded athletes in the world.

Here are the Top 10 from Health Fitness Revolution and author of the book ReSYNC Your Life Samir Becic:

Whole-body workout: Triathlons will strengthen all muscle groups in your body. Swimming strengthens your upper body while cycling and running helps you build lower body strength. You will develop lean muscles, build strength and tone your entire body.

An ideal weight-loss program: The combination of swimming, cycling and running - known as cross training - will make you fitter than you've ever been in your life, as well as burning huge amounts of fat from every area of your body.

Enjoy eating healthy and training: Training for this three-sport event will push you to eat a well-balanced diet, as well as fuel your body with things that will give you energy to reach that next milestone.

Improved health: A regular combination of swimming, cycling and running will help you lower your blood pressure, prevent diabetes and obesity, cardiovascular diseases, cancer and even lower the risk of osteoporosis or depression. Triathletes have larger hearts and a heart rate that is 17% below the average heart rate. Consequently, your heart doesn't have to work as hard as the heart of a non-trained individual. These health benefits will automatically add more years to your life.

More energy: A dramatic increase in your exercise and the change in your diet will help to heighten your energy levels and improve productivity. Although some training sessions will be grueling to get through, and you will obviously be tired afterwards, your overall energy levels will be much higher.

Feel 10 years younger: As well as slimming down, your body will be given a new lease on life. No matter how wrinkly or rotund you feel, there is always a way to turn it around with a gently increasing training program that will take you from zero to hero, knocking 10 years off in a matter of months.

Full body strengthening: Each aspect of a triathlon offers its own health benefits, helping to sculpt you into a god or goddess. Swimming creates definition in your upper body and improves flexibility, while running develops long and lean muscles, leaving cycling to tone the lower body while building strength.

Reducing the risk of injury: When you stick to just one sport - running, for example - you continue to stress the same body parts, resulting in common injuries like shin splints. With triathlon training, you are pushing yourself in three different sports, which each focus on different parts of your body, taking the constant stress off of one particular area. So, with a more balanced method of fitness, you can enjoy being injury-free for longer, resulting in less pain and a stronger body.

Mental health: When you begin to improve your health, you also start to improve your perspective on what you can achieve and how far you can push yourself. You will begin to notice an increased level of self-confidence and a difference in the way others perceive you.

Improved confidence: Completing a triathlon is highly impressive, so you will have to try to reign in the bragging and name-dropping in every conversion you partake in. After completing the distance of a triathlon, you should feel good about your achievements!

To see more of our Top 10 lists, click here.

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With 1.5 km of swimming, 40 km of biking and 10 km of running, completing a triathlon is no easy task. But if you're a beginner, there are shorter "sprint" distances that can ease you into the sport. Either way, you're sure to become healthy and fit, as triathletes are some of the most well-rounded athletes in the world.

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This seems like a good beginner's guide. - Jordan

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Congratulations! You have taken a fantastic step into the world of Multi Sport.

This guide should answer your questions and help to make your triathlon a Great Experience!

What to expect in a Triathlon

The Swim

All of our swims take place in a Heated Swimming Pool. You will be given a start time when you register based on your estimated swim time and you are required to be on the poolside a minimum of 10minutes before your swim time.
When on the poolside you will be allocated your lane and swim order.

Swimming Hat: is an essential piece of kit as it helps you to go faster by lowering your resistance through the water and is normally a rule of the Swimming Pool.
Goggles: help you to see where you are going and prevents your eyes from getting sore.
Tri-Suit: is a fast drying piece of kit which you can wear throughout the whole race.

Transition 1

Transitions are referred to as the 4th discipline in Triathlon, getting this right can save you seconds or even minutes off of your total race time.

Transition 1 is where you come from the swim to go out on your bike.

You will leave your shorts, t-shirt, shoes in the Transition Area with your bike. Some people prefer to change in the Changing Room which is perfectly acceptable but please be aware that the clock still ticks on.

Bike Shoes: If you are not wearing socks it would be advisable to put some talc into your bike shoes to help prevent blisters and to help get your feet into them quicker.
Helmet: Put your helmet on and do it up before you touch your bike - this is a rule of British Triathlon. You then push your bike to the mount sign before you climb on your bike.

It is worth practicing this transition before the event.

The Bike

This is an essential piece of Triathlon Equipment so it should be fully roadworthy.

Helmet: You must have an approved helmet to race. No Helmet - no race!
Bicycle: Your bike needs to be in good working order and roadworthy. If you are not sure you could drop in to Primera at 244 Charminster Road, Bournemouth for a service.
Eyewear: It is advisable to wear cycling glasses to protect your eyes from grit, flies and other debris.
Bike Shoes: Unless you already have specific cycling shoes your trainers will be more than adequate.
Drink: There will not be a drinks station on the bike course so it is advisable to take a light squash or water with you on the bike as a mere 2% drop in your hydration can affect your performance quite dramatically.
Puncture Repair Kit & Tools: Sometimes the unexpected can happen so it is worth being prepared, the Results Van does a sweep behind the last cyclist, so please don't worry you won't be stuck in the middle of nowhere!!

It is advisable to drive around the bike course prior to the event so that you have an idea of where you are going.

Transition 2

Transition 2 is where you come off of your bike to start the run. You will dismount your bike at the sign and push your bike back to your space in the Transition Area.
It is imperative that you place your bike back before you undo your helmet - this is another British Triathlon Rule.

Shoes: If you have cycled in bike shoes you will now need to change into your trainers. Some talc and elastic laces will help make this an easier process.

The Run

Once again it is advisable to drive the run route so you can pace yourself appropriately.

Shoes: Ensure you have run in your shoes before you take part in the Triathlon.

What to wear?

You will need to wear a swimming hat in the pool with either your Swimsuit or Trisuit for the swim.
For the cycle and run you will need to wear comfortable shorts and a T-Shirt which you will need to attach a race number to the front and back, or you can use a Race Belt which you can attach the numbers to which will allow you to layer up or down with your clothes. Race belts can be purchased on the Merchandise Page for £6.00p.

Race Day Kit Checklist

You can view an ideal Race Day Checklist here.

Preparation for your Triathlon

You can view a list of points to help you prepare for your Triathlon here.

Triathlon Etiquette

You can view a list of guidelines of Triathlon Etiquette here which will help to make your first event an enjoyable one.

A few rules

Our races are sanctioned by British Triathlon and each race has a British Triathlon Referee who ensures our races are run according to various regulations. There are a few rules to be aware of on your first Triathlon which you will aid you during your Triathlon career. You can view an abbreviated list here.

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This guide should answer your questions and help to make your triathlon a Great Experience! All of our swims take place in a Heated Swimming Pool. You will be given a start time when you register based on your estimated swim time and you are required to be on the poolside a minimum of 10minutes before your swim time.

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Sounds like hard work... Liz

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How To Train For Your First Triathlon | An Introduction To Triathlon Training

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Good inspiration for a logo maybe? - Liz

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https://www.triathlon.org/olympics/history - this is the history of the triathlon - really interesting ... Liz

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https://www.triathlon.org/olympics/history - this is the history of the triathlon - really interesting ... Liz

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http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-triathlons/  These are the benefits of the triathlon I found! - Liz

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http://www.healthfitnessrevolution.com/top-10-health-benefits-triathlons/  These are the benefits of the triathlon I found! - Liz

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https://www.britishtriathlon.org/competitionrules - These are the rules and regulations for the triathlon I found! - Liz

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https://www.britishtriathlon.org/competitionrules - These are the rules and regulations for the triathlon I found! - Liz

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Potential Venue? - Jordan

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A triathlon for all abilities, with 3 different distances to choose from, so you can come down and support your team mates and participate in your own triathlon.

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Maybe a good venue for the triathlon? - Liz