Triathlon Training Archives - Grand Rapids Triathlon

How to adjust to a new at-home training schedule

As triathletes, we are mired in our normal, daily routine. Wake up. Swim/bike/run. Go to work. Come home. Swim/bike/run. Go to bed. Repeat. Day after…

Chelsea MontesApril 1, 2020

Triathlon Training

Swim, Bike, Run . . . Stretch?

By Chris George – Run Course Champion Let’s face it, triathletes place a good deal of stress on their bodies. No matter whether you’re listening...

Grand Rapids TriathlonFebruary 3, 2013

Triathlon Training

Making Winter Training Fun

By Chris George – Run Course Champion Winter training isn’t always the most fun, but a lot of times it is a necessity. You’re going...

Grand Rapids TriathlonJanuary 18, 2013

Athlete Interview Triathlon Training

I’m No Triathlete

Post was written by Kat Gillespie, contributor to the Grand Rapids Triathlon Blog. Kat will be sharing her adventures as she prepares for her first...

Grand Rapids TriathlonDecember 16, 2012

Paratriathlete/Chariot Triathlon Training

Training Reminder from Team Jauch

As Chelsea and I are training for our biggest race (Half Iron) we’ve attempted. The work is getting hard, and painful on my body, but...

Grand Rapids TriathlonJune 4, 2012

Race Tips Transition Triathlon Training

Triathlon Transition Tips – Part 2

The Transition Set Up: Pick a good place to rack your bike. Rack with the seat/saddle. Place your glasses inside your bike helmet. Lay down...

Grand Rapids TriathlonApril 8, 2012

Beginner Triathlete Race Tips Triathlon Training

Drafting – Ignorance is No Excuse

By: Roxane Kruse, USA Triathlon Certified Coach Did you know that drafting is one of the top 10 most-violated rules in triathlon?Is this because triathlon...

Grand Rapids TriathlonMarch 5, 2012

Running Triathlon Training

Good Form Running – It’s Good For You

Place your feet about a hip’s width apart, bend your knees slightly, and reach your arms up to the sky. Take a deep breath, lower...

Grand Rapids TriathlonFebruary 7, 2012

Triathlon Training

Training Calendars

The Triathlon Clinic on Saturday we hosted at the YMCA was a great success. We had a room full of women from every level of...

Grand Rapids TriathlonMarch 14, 2011

Beginner Triathlete Triathlon Training

A Guide to Starting Out in Triathlon

Editor’s note: This is a guest post from Brett Cornwright of TriathlonJones.com. Many people consider triathlons to be one of the great tests of human...

Grand Rapids TriathlonFebruary 18, 2011

The Grand Rapids Triathlon's flat, fast course is ideal for the new and experienced triathlete alike. Enjoy a beautiful swim in the lake-like Thornapple River, ride the flat country-road bike course then run our the scenic, shaded run course with loads of local support. It’s the largest triathlon in Michigan and offers Super Sprint, Sprint, Olympic and Half distances in addition to Aquabike, Duathlon, Relays, and Swim-Only events. Come experience a world-class event in Grand Rapids, MI in June!

Race Location: Ada Park - 1116 Buttrick Ave SE, Ada, MI 49301

Triathlon Training

How to adjust to a new at-home training schedule

Swim, Bike, Run . . . Stretch?

Making Winter Training Fun

I’m No Triathlete

Training Reminder from Team Jauch

Triathlon Transition Tips – Part 2

Drafting – Ignorance is No Excuse

Good Form Running – It’s Good For You

Training Calendars

A Guide to Starting Out in Triathlon

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