Flight of the Conchords was a 2-season series on HBO between 2007 and 2009. While neither Jemaine nor Bret are likely to challenge for a top spot at your local event, they do offer a fun wet… Read More

You know at Just Wetsuits, we love a good explainer. This is a high quality, well-paced step-by-step guide on how to properly put on a wetsuit that is suitable for novices and experienced at… Read More

To the wetsuit shopper just beginning their journey, one name keeps recurring: Yamamoto, and for good reason. Founded in 1961, the Japanese manufacturer is the standard bearer for the neopre… Read More

blueseventy is a Seattle-based company with New Zealand roots that is celebrating 30 years of serving the triathlon and swimming communities. While heartily wishing blueseventy a happy birth… Read More

Orca was founded in 1994 in New Zealand by former triathlon champion Scott Unsworth. Since then, Orca has managed the near impossible: pushing the leading edge of technology while producing… Read More

2XU (“Two Times You”) is a company whose motto is “Human Performance. Multiplied”. This Australian outfit offers running, cycling, triathlon, and recovery gear, but t… Read More

Some off-seasons are bigger than others, and for us, it was a big one. In an effort to serve the community better, we have made steps to optimize how we serve you. Credit: Patrick Schne… Read More

Suffering from a raw neck after wearing your wetsuit? The back of your neck has some of the most sensitive skin on your body. When you put on most brands of wetsuits, the rubber material rea… Read More

Everyone knows that triathlon and open-water swimming wetsuits are tough to put on. That battle, while annoying, is absolutely necessary to ensure you have the right fitting wetsuit to provi… Read More

Wrong. There are several different types of wetsuits, and the one you choose depends on the water temperature and your intended activity. Wetsuits are made of neoprene, a synthetic rubber… Read More

Ice on the water is a big tell that the water temp is no longer swimmable. If the water is too cold to swim in, even with a wetsuit, it is probably best to store the wetsuit until next seaso… Read More

Early May, the Ironman world championship was celebrated for the first time in St. George, Utah; the best athletes in the world competed under extreme weather and elevation circumstances, b… Read More

SWIM RUN, WHAT IS THAT? SwimRun is an endurance sport in which you run and swim along a set course of trail runs and open water swims (the original concept was island to island) withou… Read More

Finding the correct wetsuit can be complicated, especially for first-time buyers. A wetsuit needs to fit snugly like a second skin but without restricting your body’s natural movement… Read More

Triathlon shorts are a quintessential gear for athletes. They can make or break your game! Just like participating in the race requires serious training, buying the right pair of buoyancy… Read More

“The best athlete is made during the offseason” ~ Unknown What sets apart a newbie and a seasoned triathlete is the focus on the little aspects. A completely natural and invol… Read More

The adrenaline rush you feel when you finish your first Ironman Triathlon is intense, but it certainly wades off after a while, and you start thinking what’s next? You start looking fo… Read More

The Paratriathlon is a variant of triathlon that is specifically designed for athletes with physical disabilities. It is governed by the International Triathlon Union (ITU), and was first he… Read More

The off-season for triathletes is here and you are left with a significant amount of time before your next triathlon. You might decide to continue with your regular training routine if you l… Read More

While most triathletes consider winter as a time to rest, many are gearing up for winter triathlon races that involve running, mountain biking and cross-country skiing rather than the usual… Read More

If you think hydration hoopla is overrated and it just means drinking a sufficient amount of water to quench your thirst and keep your body temperature under control, then we are sorry to bu… Read More

http://www.dietitiancenturion.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sports-and-protein.jpgOne major contributor to fatigue is dehydration and carbohydrate diminution. Whereas the major cause of l… Read More

Every triathlete dream of toeing the line at Ironman World Championship at Kona, Hawaii. After all, it’s where it all started and where we all aim to reach. However, only a few dreams… Read More

The very thought of a triathlon race can bring in excitement and stress, and it is quite natural to be forgetful under stress. Forgetting an important piece of triathlon gear or accessories… Read More

USA Triathlon recently conducted #DreamingSeason, a new campaign that encourages both expert and first-time triathletes to set their goals for triathlon season. Speaking about the campaign… Read More

Wetsuits are an important part of a triathlete’s gear. The right wetsuit can make the difference between an average performance and a great one as it impacts a triathlete’s speed… Read More

Zoot Sports is the oldest and most reliable names when it comes to triathlon gear ranging from performance apparel, triathlon wetsuits, footwear, caps, and accessories. It delivers the most… Read More

The swim leg of the Triathlon can be challenging for many triathletes. Bearing themselves in open waters where there are numerous unforeseen factors can add to the already challenging swim… Read More

Summer is just around the corner and triathletes around the country are whetting their appetites for upcoming triathlon events scheduled for this year. Whether it’s the Heartland Triat… Read More

An Ironman 70.3 or Half Ironman, is a long-distance triathlon race organized by the World Triathlon Corporation. Not as long as an Ironman, but not as short as an Olympic triathlon event, th… Read More

As winter wanes and days begin to get longer and warmer, it won’t be long until triathletes across the world begin stretching their legs for triathlon glory. After the long break, taki… Read More

If you’ve been training right this winter, you’re probably waiting to kick off the upcoming triathlon season with a great race and better timing. You don’t want anything to… Read More

If you want to change your body, exercise. If you want to change your life, become a runner.Running is an integral part of any triathlon event, but for some reason, it does not get as much f… Read More

Triathlon is a multi-discipline sport comprised of swimming, followed by cycling and finishing with running. It certainly isn’t an easy sport but is definitely a well-rounded one. You… Read More

For those new to Triathlon events, these are some of the most challenging competitions out there – testing your endurance level by expecting you to compete in different races and perfo… Read More

Swimming is the shortest part of the triathlon and is often neglected when it comes to offseason triathlon training and practice sessions. However, what sets the champions above the ordinary… Read More

The off-season is the time when Champions are made. It is not time off from training but rather time off from racing. Champions know this difference and focus all their energies to be better… Read More

Running in triathlons really sends our body’s breathing engine into overdrive when swimming and biking also need a major chunk of that effort. As a thumb rule, the effort ratio of cycl… Read More

Triathlons aren’t as simple as ‘riding a bike’. There is a lot more effort, skill, expertise, and practice apart from sweat and tears that leads to triathlon success. When… Read More

For time-intensive sports like triathlons and mini triathlons, every second can make a difference between winning or losing! It is extremely difficult to complete the activities on time with… Read More

It’s that time of year where most triathletes in the Northern Hemisphere begin to wind down. We have just the right suggestion to help all you triathletes feel that rush of adrenalin … Read More

As a sport, Triathlon is notorious for testing limits. Here’s a look at some triathlete heroes and their extraordinary achievement. These people have practically risen against all odds… Read More

No one needs to tell us that triathlons are absolutely grueling athletic events that test the limits of endurance. You might be surprised then about the huge number of celebrities who have p… Read More

Once the realm of the fittest, most hardcore athletes, triathlons now have different distances catering to triathletes of all levels. Half triathlons, mini triathlons, not to mention the Iro… Read More

                  Many people find the swim leg of a triathlon the hardest (and thereby their least favorite!). And we aren’t just talking… Read More

Know where you are in transition Carry only what you need Arrange your gear in event order Practice transitions Set aside a gear bag Prepare your bike and other essentials Get to the transit… Read More

          Common Race Day Fears I am Going to Make a Fool of Myself I am Not Ready For This Race What If The Race Gets Too Difficult? What If I Lose Time in Transit… Read More

Brief History Race Trivia Famous Winners and Defending Champions 2018 Escape from Alcatraz Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, San Francisco, is one of the most talked about triathlons coming up… Read More

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If you’ve been training right this winter, you’re probably waiting to kick off the upcoming triathlon season with a great race and better timing. You don’t want anything to… Read More

The run is the last leg of a triathlon and perhaps the most difficult for many. Any triathlete will tell you how fatigued your arms and legs feel after the swim and bike, and this affects yo… Read More

Water conducts heat 25 times faster than air because it has a greater density which is why you lose body heat a lot faster when in water.  The normal temperature of a human body is at a… Read More

  Common Causes for Knee Injuries During Triathlons   Illiotibial Band Syndrome Patellar Tendonitis Runner’s Knee How to Strengthen Knees With Exercises   Leg lifts Lu… Read More

Did you know that a spring camp can really help you kick-start your triathlon season? Check out this list of some of the best triathlete training camps! Winter’s nearly over and you s… Read More

The run is the last leg of a triathlon and perhaps the most difficult for many. Any triathlete will tell you how fatigued your arms and legs feel after the swim and bike, and this affects yo… Read More

If you’re a die-hard triathlete, you monitor everything you do with a vengeance – from what you eat and how much you sleep, to how many times you need to use the washroom. And th… Read More

Offseason is a great time for triathletes to kick back and get some much needed R & R. Your body needs the rest and so does your mind. Your friends and family are also glad to get that e… Read More

A triathlon start is perhaps the most iconic moment of the race. Did you know that there are three different ways the race starts? In a time trial start, racers enter the water by their race… Read More

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YeTWHOx0wzM/T05DOlAEsVI/AAAAAAAAAks/rGiwPRbf11Y/s1600/Great_Swim_release_2011_blueseventy.jpg Water conducts heat 25 times faster than air because it has a greater… Read More

Source: http://westhawaiitoday.com/sections/sports/ironman/ironman-35-years-testing-their-mettle.html Triathlon: /trʌɪˈaθlɒn, trʌɪˈaθlən/… Read More

(Image: https://pixabay.com/en/mountains-landscape-snow-nature-1622731/ ) Alaska is in the news for more reasons than one. Recently, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg and his wife spent their 4th… Read More

(Image credit: http://www.triathlete.com/2017/05/news/tim-don-breaks-ironman-world-record-brazil_302147) 2016-17 has been exciting for the Ironman racing organization. In a short span of abo… Read More

When talking about Zoot suits today, one isn’t likely to be talking about the suits with pegged trousers and long coats (with padded shoulders!) from the 1940s anymore. Zoot suits are… Read More

On September 25, 1974, 46 contenders participated in the first-ever triathlon in history, held at Mission Bay, San Diego. None of those original forty six would have believed that in 40 year… Read More

Getting a new wetsuit is exciting! Like, really, really exciting. You can imagine all the stuff you are going to do, all the personal bests you are going to beat and, of course, how great it… Read More

Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Weiswampach_triathlon_2007_men_swimming_start.jpg Summer’s finally here. It’s a great time for barbeques and chilling on the beach… Read More

If you think triathlons are an expensive affair because you have to buy a high-end wetsuit, think again. Did you know that you could rent professional triathlete wetsuits? Why Rent a Wetsuit… Read More

Summer! It’s all about sun, sand and letting loose on holiday with family and friends. Or if you’re a bit like us at JustWetsuits it’s all about having fun along with a few… Read More

Humans have been swimming for as long as mankind can remember. Whether it was diving for pearls, catching fish using spears, or to just swim for your life, people have resourcefully used som… Read More

Source: https://www.flickr.com/photos/colindunn/4612919501 Choosing gear for your next race can be mind boggling. There are so many choices in materials, patterns, cuts and lengths. And let… Read More

People thought marathons were for professional sportsmen—those uniquely gifted people with the Atlas-like physiques and stamina to endure insane distances and make it through the long… Read More

The first Ötillö, or island to island, took place in September 2006 with nine teams of two at the starting line. Fast forward to 2017 where there are more than 400 SwimRun events a… Read More

First triathlon ever? We understand if you are jittery, tense and excited all at the same time! Not only do you need to push your body to extreme limits, also transitions, gear, weather, rac… Read More

If you’re preparing for your first triathlon and you think that training is all about hitting the gym or the pool, then there’s a whole world of nutrition you’re missi… Read More

Triathlons are becoming really popular as a competitive sport and are no longer the exclusive domain of professional athletes. They combine three different sports – swimming, cycling a… Read More

Triathlons are rapidly becoming a popular way to keep fit, compete or just have fun. And why not? They are far from mundane as they involve cycling, swimming and running, allowing adults to… Read More