Awesome Triathlon Resources

Curated list of triathlon resources to provide guidance and inspiration.

Contents

• Communities
• Triathlon
• Training Plans
• Swim
• Bike
• Run
• Influencers and YouTube Channels
• Sporting Bodies
• Books

Communities

Communities of triathletes and triathlon enthusiasts.

• r/triathlon - Reddit community for triathletes.
• Strava - Clubs on Strava.
• USA Masters Swimming - US Masters Swimming provides coached workouts, competitions, clinics and workshops for adults aged 18 and over.

Triathlon

Triathlon specific resources.

• Race Day & Race Travel Checklists
• How to Get Through an Ironman Without Sh*tting Yourself

Training Plans

Training plans and sample workouts for triathletes.

• Triathlon Newbies: 18 Week Sprint Distance Intermmediate Training Plan
• Triathlete.com: Break 2:30 at the Olympic Distance
• 80/20 Endurance: 3 Top Rules of Speed Training Workouts for Triathlon

Swim

Swim specific resources.

• Speedo: Freestyle Swimming Technique - Stroke
• Speedo: Freestyle Swimming Technique - Breathing
• GTN: How to Swim Freestyle
• GTN: How to Flip Turn

Bike

Bike specific resources.

• REI: Bike Maintenance Basics
• Redshift: Aero Bars for Road Bikes
• TriNewbies: The Complete Guide to Aero Bars for Road Bikes
• Global Cycling Network - YouTube's biggest cycling channel. Bike maintenance videos, tips for improving your cycling, and more.

Bike Fit and Ergonomics

• Liv-Cycling: Proper Body Position on a Road Bike
• BikeRadar: How to get your road bike position right
• Competitive Cyclist: Calculate your bike fit

Run

Run specific resources.

• Higher Running: Essential Running Technique Tips
• Running Wild: Mastering Running Form

Influencers and Youtube Channels

Triathlon influencers to follow for inspiration.

• That Triathlon Life - That Triathlon Life from Eric Lagerstrom and Paula Findlay.
• Lucy Charles-Barclay - Lucy Charles-Barclay is a professional triathlete from the UK.
• Global Triathlon Network - The Global Triathlon Network (GTN) has videos for anyone who loves triathlon: from seasoned Ironman racers to first timers – and everyone in between.
• Freestyle Tri - Freestyle Tri from Jenna Haufler and Miguel Mattox.

Sporting Bodies

• Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO)
• International Triathlon Union (ITU)
• Ironman

Books

• The Triathlete's Training BIble
• 80/20 Triathlon
• The Well-Built Triathlete: Turning Potential into Performance
• Swim Speed Secrets for Swimmers and Triathletes
• The Power Meter Handbook: A User's Guide for Cyclists and Triathletes

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