Tri Resources

Below are links to all the info you need to be become the complete triathlete! Just click on any link that is of interest to you to go straight to that page! Also don’t forget to check out our FACEBOOK page where we will be constantly adding new and relevant YouTube clips and tri news. If you have any links you would like to share with us or a particular area you want to learn more about then drop us a line at info@kilkennytriathlonclub.com

Governing Bodies
Triathlon Ireland (Official Irish Governing Body)
Run Ireland
Swim Ireland
Cycling Ireland
International Triathlon Union
Ironman Organisation

Irish Race Calendar
Triathlon Ireland Race Calendar
National Series Race List

Race Day Checklist
Create your own perfect list for every Triathlon

New to Triathlon
Beginners Guide to Triathlon
Beginners Triathlon Training Plan
Good blog article for first time triathletes
www.trinewbies.com

Frequency asked questions for your first Triathlon

General Training
Intelligent-Triathlon-Training.com
Amateur Endurance Website – covers training for all disciplines
How to best prepare for your Triathlon (ironmate.co.uk)
Common mistakes by athletes in pre-season training
KTC Official Physiotherapist Martin Phelan – 20% Discount to all KTC Members
Long Distance Duathlon Training Plan (10km Run, 40km Cycle, 5km Run)

Training Articles for KTC Members (courtesy of Intelligent-Triathlon-Training.com)
November 2011 – BOOST YOUR WINTER TRIATHLON TRAINING – TOP TIPS FOR THE OFF-SEASON
January 2012 – THE PHYSIOLOGY OF TRIATHLON TRAINING

Triathlon Store

Nutritional Information
Top 10 Nutritional tips for Triathletes
Triathlon Ireland – High Performance Nutrition
Top tips on Carb Loading for race

Transition Area
Tips for a faster triathlon transition
How to set up your area in transition (YouTube)

Swimming
How to put on a wetsuit (YouTube)
Open-water swimming tips
3 Minute Triathlon Swim Class (YouTube)
Swimming technique with World Triathlon Champion Jodie Swallow (YouTube)
Swim workout plan for triathletes
10 Steps to Improve your Triathlon Swimming (YouTube)

Cycling
Cycling Training with a Brick (Bike and Run) Session
Cycling Nutrition
Bike Faster in a Triathlon
RSA (Road Safety Authority) Cycle Safety Booklet
How to set up your Road Bike (YouTube)
How to Fix a Flat Tire
Bike Maintenance
Calculate your bike ride distances on mapmycycle.com