Whether you are training for your first race or training for your 100th, the brick workout should be an integral part of your training regiment. Brick workouts typically consist of a combination of cycling and running and the purpose of the workout is to practice the transition from bike to run. When cycling, depending on [...]

In addition to competing on an individual basis I have done a few triathlons as part of a relay team. For those of you that may not know, in triathlon, a relay team can consist of two or three people with each person doing at least one leg of the race. Generally, they are done [...]

Here are some last-minute tips for the upcoming Mission Bay Triathlon.

Arrive early - Give yourself extra time in the morning to get organized and prepared.
WARM-UP! Even if it is a quick 10-minute run. It will pay dividends during the race.
If you are not a confident swimmer, stick to the outside of the pack at the [...]

Compared to other sports, triathlon offers us more opportunities to improve…
So, think back to grade school, or high school/college, when you didn’t do so well on the latest test. You didn’t do so hot in those kinds of tests anyway, never have. Damn, if only you could retake it again but oh well, it’s done [...]

Most athletes devote a lot of their pool time to improving freestyle technique. In addition to stroke work, pool training allows you to work on a few skills that you will need while swimming in open water. Here are a few related to open water swimming, along with ways to develop these skills [...]

Be sure to check out AE Race coverage of the event.
Transition area:
The transition area is setup on the North side of the parking lot at ski beach. Transition racks are organized by wave with a few exceptions such as the Elite Rack and the Breakaway Rack. Parking for the event gets tight if you [...]

When you start training for a triathlon, eating becomes a sport of its own…
The longer you train the more aggressive your appetite becomes! For those first time ironman distance triathletes, prepare to eat your heart out! But, be wise about most of your food choices because you don’t want to refuel with a bunch of [...]