How do I improve my triathlon transition time?

Here are 5 tips to reduce your triathlon transition times.

1. 1) Don’t Take a Suitcase-Full of Gear into Transition.
2. 2) Don’t Eat or Drink in Transition, You Can Do that Later.
3. 3) Race Someone Through Transition.
4. 4) Lube up if You’re Wearing a Wetsuit and Practice Taking It Off.
5. 5) Leave Your Cycling Shoes OFF the Bike.

Where do you put your wetsuit in transition?

Once you arrive at your transition spot, grab the wetsuit at your waist and pull it all the way down to your ankles. Step one foot on the crotch and then pull the opposite foot out of the suit. Repeat this motion for the other leg. If the suit gets “stuck,” use your hands as a “shoe-horn” to aid in removal.

Does transition time count in triathlon?

Transitions – from swim to bike, and from bike to run – all count towards your overall race time. There are some things you can do months before, days before and hours before a race to help speed up these processes. Here are our top triathlon tips…

Do triathletes run without socks?

Most pro triathletes don’t wear socks for sprint and Olympic distance events and are wearing some for longer events. However, over a full Ironman distance, it is rather insignificant. The comfort of socks over such a big distance is, for most people, well worth those couple of seconds.

Do you wear anything under wetsuit?

Wearing nothing under your wetsuit is totally acceptable, and a matter of personal preference. However, consider these factors: Chafing: Wetsuits can chafe. Give it a try, and wear a swimsuit if it’s uncomfortable.

How tight should a wetsuit be?

How Should a Wetsuit Fit? In general, a wetsuit should fit snugly, like a second skin but not so tight that your range of motion is limited. The sleeves (if full-length) should fall at the wrist bone and the legs just above the ankle bone, and there should be no gaps, pockets, or rolls of neoprene.

What is a good transition time triathlon?

Top triathletes can complete the first transition (swim-cycle) in less than a minute, and the second changeover (cycle-run) in less than 30 seconds [source: International Triathlon Union]. For less competitive triathlons, good transitions average around 2 minutes and 45 seconds, respectively.

Do you change clothes in a triathlon?

Clothing for a Triathlon You can opt to change into clothes specific to each leg of the race —or not. Some triathletes choose to do the whole race in a swimsuit for quicker transitions. Other swimmers simply pull on a pair of shorts before jumping on their bike.

Can you walk your bike during a triathlon?

If your bike breaks down, you may walk or run with your bike. You must have your helmet on with chin straps fastened before you mount your bike. If you violate this in the transition area, you will receive a time penalty. If you violate this on the race course you will be disqualified.

Why is it so hard to run after cycling?

The point being as you transition from cycling to running the muscles that come in to play need time to adapt to the new motion and stress put upon them. This is why you are often sore for the first two weeks of running, and your stride/running form feels very inefficient.

What do you wear during a triathlon?

In a triathlon you want to wear what is called a triathlon suit or a triathlon kit (a top/bottom combo) designed to be worn in the swim, the bike, and finally the run. This also means that you need not take any clothing off. You wear your wetsuit (if needed) on top of your triathlon suit/kit.