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What equipment do I need to train and race my first triathlon?
The purpose of this blog is to lay out the minimum equipment that you might need, in order to have a good experience at your first...
Martin Spierings
Mar 44 min read
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Triathlon cycling shoes for the clipped-in flying mount and dismount
Every Olympian does their transition this way and with a little practice and the right triathlon cycling shoe so can you.
Martin Spierings
Feb 231 min read
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2025 Stanford Treeathlon Triathlon Race Preview and Tips
Preview of the 2025 Stanford Treeathlon Triathlon
Martin Spierings
Feb 223 min read
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How To Qualify For Age Group (Amateur) World Triathlon Championships
How to qualify for the various age group world triathlon championships
Martin Spierings
Feb 135 min read
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How To Qualify For 2025 USA Triathlon National Championships
For a majority of athletes it's not hard to qualify, as long as you do a bit of training and apply a little strategy to your race selection
Martin Spierings
Jan 93 min read
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Ironman California 2024 - A Dip, Ride, Jog & Slog
Race review of Ironman California 2024 triathlon
Martin Spierings
Nov 5, 202416 min read
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Sprint/Olympic Triathlon Race Equipment Checklist - A Minimalist Approach
Checklist on what to pack for your triathlon.
Martin Spierings
Oct 22, 20241 min read
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5 "Don'ts" for the Santa Cruz 70.3 and Santa Cruz Triathlon
I've coached many of my athletes to success at the 70.3 Santa Cruz and at the Santa Cruz Triathlon ov er the years (finishing 4th and...
Martin Spierings
Sep 18, 20243 min read
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Things To Do Two Weeks Before Your 70.3 or Ironman
There are some organizational things you can't leave until the last days of your 70.3 or Ironman triathlon. Learn from mistakes already...
Martin Spierings
Aug 28, 20242 min read
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Crocs in "Sport Mode" Are Your Answer to a Triathlon with a Long, Rough Run to T1
Triathlons sometimes involve a long and rocky road from the edge of the water to your bike in the transition area (known as T1). Rather...
Martin Spierings
Aug 5, 20242 min read
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How To Triathlon Relay
There are not too much differences in the logistics of a triathlon relay (I'm referring here to a relay where there's a swimmer, cyclist...
Martin Spierings
Jun 20, 20242 min read
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Triathlon Transitions: Less is More
Transitions require practice and preparation to get them right You log countless miles before your next triathlon to knock a few minutes...
Martin Spierings
Jun 6, 20243 min read
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What Time Should I Show Up To My Triathlon?
The exact time you should get to the race before the start varies widely of course. It depends on the logistics of the race (e.g. how far...
Martin Spierings
Jun 5, 20241 min read
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How To Swim In A Straight Line: Tips for Open Water
Not swimming a straight line between the buoys can cost you time in a triathlon. These simple tips can help.
Martin Spierings
Jun 4, 20243 min read
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TT Bike vs. Road Bike vs. Road Bike with Aerobars
Recently listened to the excellent podcast from Michael Liberzon on scientifictriathlon.com which addressed many common questions I get...
Martin Spierings
Jun 2, 20243 min read
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Will Wearing a Triathlon Racesuit During a Wetsuit Illegal Swim Slow Me Down?
As we get into summer and inland lakes and rivers start heating up, some races will pass the temperature requirement for wetsuits to be...
Martin Spierings
Jun 1, 20243 min read
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What to wear during a cold and wet triathlon
The conditions once you get out on the road - air temperature, wind, rain, long descents, and time you'll be exposed on the bike...
Martin Spierings
May 7, 20243 min read
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Are Thermal Caps, Socks (Booties) or Gloves Legal in Triathlons?
The legality of wearing thermal caps, socks or gloves depends on whether it's a USA Triathlon or Ironman branded event and also the style...
Martin Spierings
Apr 5, 20241 min read
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Why You Should Transport Your Bike in a Cardboard Box
Reports of the potential demise TriBike Transport reminded me again of the advantages of my preferred method of transporting my bike on...
Martin Spierings
Jan 18, 20242 min read
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Planning Your Triathlon Racing Season
At about this time of the year, we start thinking about how many, what and when you want to race. You don't need to plan out every race...
Martin Spierings
Dec 12, 20232 min read
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