Triathlon accessories: The ultimate checklist for your equipment
As triathletes, we know that having the right gear is essential to a successful race. A comprehensive triathlon packing list can help ensure we have everything we need to perform...
Triathlon distances: Which distances are there and which is the right one for you?
Triathlon is an endurance sport that consists of three disciplines: swimming, cycling and running. Distances vary depending on the competition and can range from sprint to Ironman distance. The choice...
Triathlon: How many kilometers, how long does it take, and what’s the order and procedure?
We’ve all heard of triathlon – but do you really know what it involves and how it works? A triathlon is an endurance sport consisting of three consecutive disciplines: swimming,...
Open water swimming: Everything you need to know
Open water swimming is a popular sport that has become increasingly popular in recent years. Unlike swimming in a pool, open water swimming takes place in natural bodies of water...
Triathlon transition area: everything you need to know about the transition area
If you have ever participated in a triathlon, you know that the transition area is an important part of the competition. This is where you change between the disciplines of...
How to find the optimal water temperature for your competition.
Triathlon is one of the most demanding endurance sports there is. It requires a combination of swimming, biking, and running, all of which must be performed in succession. To be...
How do I glue a cut / tear in the wetsuit ?
Small fingernail cracks generally have no effect on the gliding behavior of the wetsuit, but they do look unsightly. They should be glued to prevent further tearing. There is nothing...
Open Water Training - Part 2
For beginners and experienced triathletes alike, swimming in open water can be a challenge in itself. But what makes open water swimming so special? What do you need to keep...
Open Water Training - Part 1
For beginners and experienced triathletes alike, swimming in open water can be a challenge in itself. But what makes open water swimming so special? What are the important differences and...
Swimming in cold waters
You're dying to go swimming, but the pools are closed and you don't have your own pool? Luckily, spring is just around the corner, it's getting warmer outside and you...
How do I care for a wetsuit?
If you own a wetsuit, it's important to know how to care for it to prolong its life. If you don't take care of it properly, it can wear out...
Orientation in open water
The best technique, the fastest 100m times and the most innovative wetsuit are worthless in competition if you don't manage to follow the course in the shortest way. What seems...