Triathlon Hacks Used By Professional Triathletes | Racing, Nutrition & Travel Tips

[@fielc]

The day before a race I like to fully visualise my transitions, if I miss something or mix up the order of actions I start again. Felt it gave me tons of confidence in transition on race day.

[@woody9382000]

Right up there among the best videos from GTN, great job!

[@gtn]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@joshp7059]

Another great video. I’m always struck by the comradely amongst pro triathletes. They compete hard but seem genuinely willing to share tips and tricks to help each other. Thanks so much for some great tips!

[@gtn]

Triathlon is such a friendly sport, we're glad you enjoyed the video!

[@rogerc23]

It’s because we all know are true worst enemy and it’s not the person racing next to you, it’s the person you see every morning when you look in the mirror.

[@kimfraser-rybinski9554]

I like the tip from David Macnamee. It is a long day and you should never let your head dictate your race. A bad bike does not mean you give up....the race is over at the finish line and not before!

[@richardellis537]

Tip: Presta valves are a great way of punching a hole in your race number if they are not supplied with pre cut holes.

[@gtn]

What is the best triathlon tip that you've been given? Share with us!

[@carlbyronrodgers]

Smile Smile Smile.

[@cruelthingsdonenice]

Chamois cream

[@robg109]

To buy a pair of aero triathlon jeans like yours Fraser 🤣👍🏻

[@danielseabourne5732]

Spear socks in t2 Did Weymouth 70.3 in pouring rain socked feet rain did stop . The thorght of dry socks for the run . Keep me going

[@JimHaysom]

I’m doing my first ever triathlon event, a Sprint Triathlon (300m-19km-5km) in June. Luckily it’s local and I have cycled and ran the routes at around 80% effort to get a feel for the elevation, terrain, etc, in advance because it’s short enough. Also helpful to set expectations on a finish time. Not sure that’s practical for longer events, Olympic, 70.3, Ironmans etc.

[@gtn]

Awesome - good luck! Let us know how it goes!

[@DavidTucker85]

I always do a walk-through of transition on race morning from swim in to my bike and bike in to my spot. Even if I checked my bike in the day before, things will look different. Also, look for landmarks to help guide you to your rack.

[@jonathanzappala]

I don't trust that my frozen bottle will melt. So I half fill it, lay it on its side at and angle so it doesn't freeze the nozzle. That way on race morning it can be filled the rest of the way with water, and a half ice bottle will melt right.

[@gaveltron]

Thats what i used to do before soccer games in Northern Australia, half a frozen bottle chills the water you put in it and keeps it cold for a couple hours with ease.

[@immortalrob1630]

Great video with many useful tips

[@gtn]

Glad you found it helpful!

[@dustinmaherfitness]

Very awesome and informative!

[@gtn]

Glad you liked it!

[@khwang89466]

“...and it really isn’t worth giving them any abuse. You just don’t know who’s behind the wheel of the car” Agreed, especially since people here in the states can be armed to the teeth. My riding buddies are a tad more cavalier though...

[@leejefferson7011]

Great advice 👍🏼

[@ThomasGerlach4Tri]

Since you asked for our own tips... Triathlon Aero Hack... Buy a $350 pair of lace-up, immediately cut out the tongue, and install elastic laces. I believe the British term would be "bloody fast" setup. Aero results, what laces to use, and pictures of this setup here. www.thomasgerlach.com/2016/05/fastest-ironman-bike-shoes-aerodynamics.html

[@cally2011]

Ah South Africa. Truck driver waiting for a shotgun.... what a place

[@DaanHoogland]

wonder if hex-keys can go in carry-on. knifes usually can't and hex-keys are the more dangerous weapons.

[@MrJhockley]

Sorry I misunderstood the way you explained compression socks during a flight: this is a bad thing to do?

[@stevenvoskuilen1226]

Where to leave all the gels on the bike for a full distance? I've heard to put it in an bidon, but is it not to thick to get out? Of mix it with electrolyte drink? Thanks!

[@gtn]

This is it! You can water it down or you could stick the gels to your top tube 🙂

[@gareth2933]

Global Triathlon Network how much water per gel would you recommend ?

[@DaanHoogland]

special needs way into the marathon: fish and chips and a coke!

[@SaberWavesCoaching]

👍

[@dbtri95]

Dealing with drivers is an everyday trouble when u travel through the city on the bike. Earplugs and music (as long as you're capable of controlling ur safety).

[@juaconiepel]

Disagree with first advice, rather paying extra for my full-hard Bike case than risking my bike to get destroyed between flights , airlines never responsabilize for all the damage your bike could get

[@DaanHoogland]

jazzathlon?

[@paulmcneil7468]

what is a special needs bag? I have never heard about it

[@gtn]

A special needs bag is what it says on the tin, you can basically put whatever you want in it, extra nutrition, fluids, could be a new pair of socks or gloves, Co2 canister. It's extra essentials that you may need out on the course. These are normally available on the bike and run at certain points - but you won't be able to collect your bag at the end! Hope that helps!

[@McStoolio]

Don’t agree about not calling out bad drivers. They should be told what is not acceptable.

[@McStoolio]

eAllow them to carry on and maybe next time hit someone, or worse? No thanks Fraser, I’ll politely disagree. But I guess it depends on the cyclist. How they deal with it is key I guess, number one rule, not resorting to being an arse is a good start. Communicating as you’d like someone to speak to you, that helps too. :)