Fancy trying Triathlon but worried it’s too hard for you? Please think again. We are proud to support the Sport England Campaign "This Girl Can" and we believe that any woman can try Triathlon
What are Triathlons, Aquathlons and Duathlons?
A Triathlon is a Swim, then a bike ride, followed by a run
An Aquathlon is a swim and then a run
A Duathlon is a run, then a bike ride, followed by another run
What are the distances?
These are typically the distances:-
- Super sprint: 200m (swim), 10km (bike), 2.5km (run)
- Novice: 400m (swim), 20km (bike), 5k (run)
- Sprint distance: 750m (swim), 20km (bike), 5km (run)
- Standard (Olympic) distance: 1500m (swim), 40km (bike), 10km (run)
GO TRI
Triathlon England have introduced GO TRI Events which are usually much shorter than the main distances, are fun and not intimidating. For Example: 200m Pool Swim, 6k off road bike & 2k run
GO TRI is aimed at beginners, both male and female but is particularly popular with women. Why not come with your husband, brother, boyfriend, uncle, Grandad, neighbour, friend or just your girlfriends!!! GO on – Give it a TRI! You can do it
Tri Pink
If you want to enter women only events, there are plenty of them and we can recommend Triathlon Pink http://triathlonpink.co.uk/
What equipment do I need
Swimming Costume, goggles
Bike – anything, BMX, Chopper, Hybrid, Mountain, Road & a helmet
Running Trainers
Do I need to be fit and skinny to do a Triathlon?
You don’t need to be anything, Triathlon is all about getting out there and doing it and having FUN, no one cares who you are or what you look like, you can do it!
Find out more
at http://www.trigirl.co.uk/beginners/
Go on don’t be scared, Give it a Tri and remember..... This Girl Can!! http://www.thisgirlcan.co.uk/
Contact us
If you would like any further information please do not hesitate to contact: lizzycampbell@britishtriathlon.org