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World’s 1st Triathlon 40 Years Ago, at Mission Bay

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Some great information here Mike, and the history of the even is especially interesting as is Tenby as a possible venue as I think they hold the Ironman contest there!

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Hi Michael
Your information about the history of the British Triathlon looks good it is current and relevant to the task.

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Good video to show what it is about.

Michael- Yes I agree really interesting video

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Need to look through this to decide on events

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Triathlon is one of the fastest-growing sports out there and this is the perfect place to sign up for triathlon races and events near you.

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These need to be included somewhere
gemma- this is a great website for rules with great information.

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We can't blame you if you've been putting off studying the densely worded, 25-page official USAT race guidelines. You probably have better things to, like, say, training. Or taking a nap. So we enlisted a few experts to distill the document down to the basics, focusing on the areas where triathlon newbies typically run afoul of the law.

"Triathlon is very complicated to begin with. There's a lot going on," says Ian Murray, founder of the Triathlon Training Series and one of only 16 level-3 triathlon coaches in the country. "And that's before people come to realize there are rules they have to follow where they can get penalized or disqualified."

As you prepare for your first race, keep in mind the guidelines below to reach the finish line without fault.
More: How to Train for a Triathlon
All Stages

Rule 1: Unplug your iPod. For safety's sake, you can't blast "Born to Run", or any music, during the race. So if you're accustomed to jogging with your tunes on full-blast, get used to the silence. "As a coach, one of my laws of triathlons is nothing new on race day," Murray says. "You have a chance to try everything in training. You might need a workout or two where you don't use the music in order to find the groove and the motivation without it."
More: Why You Should Ditch the Tunes While Training
Rule 2: Keep it clean. Long story short, keep your garbage to yourself. You'll get docked serious minutes if you're caught tossing any of those gel packs or Power Bar wrappers to the street. The problem: "Lots of triathlon shorts and shirts have a very small pocket," Murray says. The solution: "Take your gel tab or your wrapper and either tuck it underneath the leg or in the pocket of your race suit."
More: How to Set Up Your Transition Area
Rule 3: Fly solo. Your family, your friends, and your lady can cheer all they want from the sidelines, but they can't do a thing that might help you gain even a miniscule advantage. "You can't have a family member or a friend or even a stranger hand you something during the event," Murray says. "You can only get race-provided support." And there should be plenty of that: Aid stations are typically well supplied with water and sports drinks like Gatorade.

Rule 4: Keep your own pace. Just in case rule three didn't make it clear enough, your friends can't even shout your time. We know, lighten up, right? They also can't run along with you for a few feet, Rocky-style, to help buoy your spirits. "You have to do it all yourself," Murray says. "Officials cruise around the course looking for these infractions and they can give you a penalty, a 2- or 3-minute infraction, which in a short race can mean the difference between third and twelfth." Don't worry, pick up your own pace by following these 3 Easy Ways to Run Faster.
More: Pace Strategies for Race Day

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We can't blame you if you've been putting off studying the densely worded, 25-page official USAT race guidelines. You probably have better things to, like, say, training. Or taking a nap. So we enlisted a few experts to distill the document down to the basics, focusing on the areas where triathlon newbies typically run afoul of the law.

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Way out West has some great places to hold a triathlon.

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About Fishguard and Goodwick, venue of the Wales Triathlon

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Useful information about Fishguard and Goodwick with the best places to visit during your visit to the Wales Triathlon.

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Tenby seems like a good location for a Triathlon, what do you think?

Susannah
Michael
Tenby is a stunning venue Susannah, the scenery is amazing
gemma - I think it a great lace for a triathlon to be held also local to me

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Susannah-This is a really interesting video Michael.

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The most amazing last mile in a triathlon - epic sprint finish

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After 50 minutes of racing - nothing separates seven men as they sprint to the finish line. This is the final mile of one of the most exciting sprint finishes in triathlon.

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Information on the history of triathlons

David-This website gives great detail about the history of triathlons.