FIRST SPRINT TRIATHLON BEGINNER TIPS: 10 things that will make you better

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Your first sprint triathlon can be challenging, so these are the top 10 tips that will help you swim, bike and run faster, including in transition.

JustinDoesTriathlon is dedicated to helping first timers, beginners, and intermediate triathletes meet their athletic goals on the swim, bike, and run! Follow along my training vlog as I train and race. Stick around for gear tips, gear reviews, and more! If you're a beginner triathlete looking to improve your swimming, biking, or running, then it's my mission to help you out! Triathlon can be super intimidating, but it's a great sport if you can get through that initial intimidation and get out there. Triathlon gear reviews, training tips, and my own racing vlogs are here to help keep you motivated and up to date in the sport. Thanks for following!

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[JustinDoesTriathlon]

What's so you're excited or nervous about at your first race? 🏊‍♂️🚴‍♀️⛹️🚀 If you're liking the content, I hope you comment and subscribe for more!

[thealbrechtfamily]

Here are a few more tips with the bike (some pre-race and some race day) -
#1> A week before the event - lube the chain and lube all joints. Then take the bike out for spin to make sure all the gears switch properly both up and down.
#2> Clean and polish your bike. While this may not save time on your bike - at least the bike will look good.
#3> Know the bike course and where the hills are. This will help you know what to expect. Some races I do are out and backs. The first half is all uphill and the last half is downhill. It is important to know this in order to pace properly.
#4> Make sure your tires are properly inflated. Do not over inflated as the tires can blow in the summer heat and do not under inflated as they will slow you down. However, if the ground is wet - drop the psi's a little bit to provide for more traction.
#5> Do not try to pass anyone right before a turn or before transition. What will usually happen is you will either cut the person off or you will take the turn too fast and crash. It is just not worth it.
#6> Right smart and always pass on the left. Let fellow riders know you are passing the left. If you are slower - always stay to the right as safe as possible.
#7> Unclip your shoes at least 20 feet from the dismount area. In every race I have watched I have seen at least one rider crash because they can not get their feet out after a bike.
Have fun, ride safe and Good Luck to All.

[gedheaton]

Justin, I'm "planning" on doing my first (probably last) tri in May time, aged 60+, believe me you don't know how your vlog's help people like me, massive thumbs up mate, thank you,

[Tessa_llate]

This is so helpful. First race this summer and as an adult learner, self-taught, super beginner I appreciate the content!

[rebekahkaskubar]

I just completed my first sprint triathlon a few days ago and it went great in thanks to so many of your videos I watched! As soon as I started swimming I just chanted to myself "slow the f*ck down" and I felt great throughout the whole swim!

[rzproductions]

I'm gonna for my first triathlon this Sunday, very excited and have been watching all of the 'triathlon tips' videos and I really enjoyed your one. I come from a competitive swimming background with minimal to no cycling + running experience, but looking forward to the event! ( Only a sprint so it should be fine :) Thx for your help.

[philgibbs]

Genuinely very useful with a whole bunch of tips I've not heard before. Will rewatch just before my event.

[daniellefalcone]

“The water is just a barrier to entry for the rest of the race”. Gosh I needed that. 🥺🤍

[mdoyleproductions]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. First-timer, 41 years old, not going to overthink it, but definitely want to be prepared for the logistics and demands of racing three disciplines. Strong swimmer, strong biker, not-so-strong runner. Actually, terrible at running. But, looking forward to the challenge. Great tips - all of them reasonable and do-able. Some people want to pack you full of information, like we're all going to become superheroes training for this. Like you said - you should be enjoying this, not freaking out over it. I'll check out some of your other videos, as well. Thanks again!

[CoachRedmon]

I'm doing my first Tri sprint in 2 weeks and this video was very helpful. Thanks

[jasonvorster]

Super helpful video. Thank you for sharing 🙌

[sdichampion]

Awesome! Thanks. I needed this. SO nervous for my 1st because of the swim.

[ArtisBMX]

One of the best vids on triathlon tips!

[derspen]

Love the tips. I feel more confident now

[mamorrin]

I am participating in my first sprint tri this weekend and I have been watching a ton of videos. I must say, I love this. You have done SO much to set me at ease, because I am a little terrified. Thank you. So glad I found your video. I feel so much better!!

[nuerphil]

very helpful, especcially that your always pointing out to "relax" and keeping it easy. Doing IM 70.3 in 2 weeks in switzerland :)

[TriFitwithTimandAmanda]

Great info mate, I’m 7 weeks out from my next sprint tri after a long injury. Although I’ve been doing triathlon for ever it’s really good to watch your vid to help my preparation for my upcoming event. Cheers.

[alexanderbennett]

Great tip on slowing down the swim. I'll give this a try

[szechuon]

my goal in 2022 is to complete my first sprint triathalon. Thanks for the tips! Especially the one about marking where you leave your bike. I can barely remember where I park my car XD

[travisdoyle]

Thanks for the tips Justin! I just started running again last October after taking several years off and did a couple of 10ks. I signed up for 3 half marathons (never ran a half before) for this year and decided to do my first sprint tri a couple of weeks after the first half. I started incorporating biking and swimming in my workouts and have about 2.5 months until the tri and the half is a couple of weeks before that. Looking forward to watching more of your vidoes