Looking for some information on triathlons? Or perhaps some good workouts for just running or swimming? Or maybe some advice on some good bike equipment. Where is the first place most of us look. Cyberspace of course! Below, I have listed some of my favorite online resources. These are all sites that I frequent for advice and motivation with my triathlon training.
www.runkeeper.com
This is a great site for tracking your activity. Plus if you have an iPhone or Android, they have an App that will integrate your phone to the site. This will allow you to use the GPS in your phone to track your progress automatically. I really like the online route mapping feature that helps you plan your routes and gives you a map with total distance calculated. You can set up your own 5K training run around your neighborhood and have it all mapped out. The same App can be used to track your movement via GPS for other things like biking, skiing and so on. It also allows you to manually enter your data when GPS is not available (treadmill, swimming, elliptical....) The App comes in a free version that has all the basic tools or a paid version which provides more detail analysis of your activities. Additionally, you can get a heart rate monitor that will sync your heart rate data to the App as well.
www.trinewbies.com
Trinewbies is an excellent workout resource. If you are looking for a workout plan to either get started with a triathlon or to work on a specific sport, check them out. The site has complete Couch-to-Triathlon programs as well as individual event workouts.
www.beginnertriathlete.com
Beginnertirathlete also has a lot of resources available. I like reading many of the motivational and first triathlon stories. BT also has has a pay option that allows members access to even more information, and resources.
www.usatriathlon.org
USTA has more training tips and logs. Plus if you sign up you can get discounts on a bunch of stuff. If you are running a USTA sanctioned event, it helps to already be a member. Also - You gotta know the rules.
www.sheldonbrown.com
A completely awesome site for cycling. There is so much bicycle information available on this site, it's purely amazing. I've spent a lot of time on this site researching repairs for my bike - Big Red.
How to find a Race:
www.active.com
Race Finder
What blogs and sights to you use? Comment and let me know.
www.runkeeper.com
This is a great site for tracking your activity. Plus if you have an iPhone or Android, they have an App that will integrate your phone to the site. This will allow you to use the GPS in your phone to track your progress automatically. I really like the online route mapping feature that helps you plan your routes and gives you a map with total distance calculated. You can set up your own 5K training run around your neighborhood and have it all mapped out. The same App can be used to track your movement via GPS for other things like biking, skiing and so on. It also allows you to manually enter your data when GPS is not available (treadmill, swimming, elliptical....) The App comes in a free version that has all the basic tools or a paid version which provides more detail analysis of your activities. Additionally, you can get a heart rate monitor that will sync your heart rate data to the App as well.
www.trinewbies.com
Trinewbies is an excellent workout resource. If you are looking for a workout plan to either get started with a triathlon or to work on a specific sport, check them out. The site has complete Couch-to-Triathlon programs as well as individual event workouts.
www.beginnertriathlete.com
Beginnertirathlete also has a lot of resources available. I like reading many of the motivational and first triathlon stories. BT also has has a pay option that allows members access to even more information, and resources.
www.usatriathlon.org
USTA has more training tips and logs. Plus if you sign up you can get discounts on a bunch of stuff. If you are running a USTA sanctioned event, it helps to already be a member. Also - You gotta know the rules.
www.sheldonbrown.com
A completely awesome site for cycling. There is so much bicycle information available on this site, it's purely amazing. I've spent a lot of time on this site researching repairs for my bike - Big Red.
How to find a Race:
www.active.com
Race Finder
What blogs and sights to you use? Comment and let me know.
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