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A triathlon is a competitive event in which participants run, swim and bike ride all in one race. According to Runner's World Magazine, triathlons have become extremely popular in the past five...

Start a first triathlon by training six months out and doing a sprint triathlon. Train for a first triathlon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Running cramps can be avoided through hydration and not being overexerted. Prevent running cramps with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Choosing the right running shoe depends on the runner's type of foot. Select the right running shoe with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Breaking in a running shoe typically takes about six weeks. Break in running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Stretch the calves, quadriceps, hamstrings and hips before and after a run. Stay limber when running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Stay away from eating sugary meals before, during and after running. Fuel up for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Drink plenty of water before, during and after running. Stay hydrated for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Eat at least 60- to 70-percent carbohydrates while training for running a marathon. Plan the right diet for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on...

The night before running a marathon, eat a high-carbohydrate meal that is low in fat and protein. Prepare for a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on...

During a marathon, drink six- to-eight ounces of water every 10-to-15 minutes and eat 100-to-200 calories per hour. Stay fueled during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon...

After a marathon, sports drinks and carbohydrates are great for recovery. Help the body recuperate from a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Prevent blisters during a marathon by avoiding getting shoes and socks wet. Avoid getting blisters during a marathon with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Begin a running program with a plan to gradually increase distance and time each week. Start running with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Choosing the right running shoe depends on the type of foot a runner has. Select the right running shoes with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

Warm up for a run with light stretches for the shoulders and hamstrings along with light movements. Ready the body for a run with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video...

Eat right for running fitness with a diet that has at least 60 percent carbohydrates and eight glasses of water daily. Plan a healthy diet for fitness with tips from a level-one certified...

Chafing can be prevented when running by buying clothes that fit right and by putting petroleum on chafe points. Avoid chafing when exercising with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach...

Before running on sand, make sure to define the type of sand, hard or soft. Learn the differences of running on sand with tips from a level-one certified triathlon coach in this free video on running.

So you have decided to do a triathlon? A mini or short course triathlon is a great one to start with. It will ease you into the whole triathlon experience and will help build your confidence. ...

Competing in a triathlon will test you physically in a way that many other sports won't, and it will challenge you mentally as you figure out how you are going to get from event to event--be it...