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What kit will I need for race day?
Posted on May 23, 2018 by jofrancis in Kit, year1racebase3(1)std, year1racebase3(2)std, year1racebase3(3)stdWe have covered what kit you will need for training, but some of you will already be thinking ahead to what kit you will need for the race event itself. Wetsuit (will be required) There are clear BTF rules as to when you have to wear a wetsuit and when it is optional but in […]
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Swimming Paddles – the Marmite of the triathlon world?
Posted on April 4, 2017 by jofrancis in KitLove them or hate them, it would appear you can’t get away from them. Do they help or hinder your swim? Should you or shouldn’t you use them? Some coaches like to suggest their athletes use paddles, whereas others shy away from them. This is what we think… So, what are swimming paddles? Basically, they […]
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Got all the gear?
Posted on December 14, 2014 by liz in Kit, Masters Program, year3base1(1)long, year3base1(1)longPROLong distance triathlon is a sport where you can spend a lot of money on gadgets and expensive bikes but this doesn’t have to be where you start. This article will focus on the “must haves” rather than the “nice to haves”. This will be useful if you are new to triathlon and want to […]
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What do you really need?
Posted on December 14, 2014 by liz in Kit, year1base1(1)stdWith three sports to train for, the amount of kit that is on offer can be overwhelming. If you have just entered a sprint or standard triathlon and you are thinking of getting started what do you really need? Swim You will need the following: Swim goggles One of the most important things to get […]
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