Regular running shoes can work great for tri, but shoes with quick-closure lacing systems should be worn for faster transitions. The Blade Light Race have an oversized Velcro tab that seals in a blink ...

Save this article to read it later. Find this story in your account’s ‘Saved for Later’ section. It’s not surprising that participating in a triathlon can get expensive quickly since you’ll need gear ...

Is the swim in a pool, a lake, a river with a current, or an open ocean? Is the bike course flat or hilly or on gravel or dirt? How about the run course--is it flat or hilly or on gravel or dirt? Is ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It doesn't take too many runs for even a skeptical beginner runner to get hooked on running. Running is not only a great workout ...

Triathlon has a reputation for being expensive. In fact, the perceived costs are enough to stop some prospective participants from taking up the challenge. There’s no doubt that triathlons are harder ...

One of the first big considerations you’ll have to make as a new triathlete is what bike you should ride. Any bike is better than no bike, so if you have an old eight-speed, or if a friend can loan a ...