Triathlon Tips

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. Which distance is the longest type of event? Half Ironman Mini Olympic Sprint

2. According to USAT rules what item must you have to compete in a triathlon? Helmet Goggles Permanent Membership Card Road or Triathlon Bike

3. Let's go to race morning. Your race is early. What is your best option for breakfast before the race? Get up early enough to eat breakfast and mainly eat things you are used to, but don't be afraid to try something new Wake up early and try the latest thing offered to you at registration the day before Wake up early enough to eat and eat something familiar Skip it

4. Your event is USTA sponsored. Which item can you bring to use, during the race, on race day? Flippers Walkman Aero Bars Glass Water Bottle

5. When should you pump up the tires on your bike for the last time before you ride it on the course? Before the bike leg The morning of the race A day before the race Your fine, as long as you have pumped your tires in the last week

6. Now on to the swim: which is not a benefit of wearing a wetsuit? If you have poor body positioning when you swim, a wetsuit can help to improve this. After the first few minutes, you will be warmer. Increased mobility. Float better.

7. According to USTA rules at what temperature can you no longer where a wetsuit, if you wish to me eligable for prizes? 83 F 78 F 73 F 88 F

8. You should always try to start in the front of your wave no matter how good or poor a swimmer you are? True False

9. Now on to the bike course: which of the following carries a penalty in an amateur event? Drafting Not buckling the chin strap on your helmet Blocking All of these

10. What is blocking? Intentionally cuting off another cyclist by swerving in front of them. Riding for a long period of time on the right hand side of the road. Riding for a long period of time on the left hand side of the road. Following the person in front of you too closely.

11. To avoid drafting how many bicycle lengths should you stay behind another bicycle? 3 1 2 1/2

12. Now on to the run: on the run, it is important is to remember all of these things except? Think Positive. Running Form. Run faster when going uphill. Pace Yourself.

13. If offered sports drink and water which should you choose? One isn't better or worse than the other. Sports drink will benefit you if you are a top athlete, but not if you are a middle of the packer. Water, it has less calories. Sports drink, electrolytes are important in long distance events.

14. If you walk on the run, you will be disqualified? True False

15. Five to six hours after the race you should _____ ? Pump the tires on your bike. Avoid large crowds if possible. Do some sit-ups. Do some push-ups.