Resources

Organizations

USA Triathlon - www.usatriathlon.org - USA Triathlon is the national governing body for the multi-sport disciplines of triathlon, duathlon, aquathlon and winter triathlon in the United States. USA Triathlon is a member federation of the U. S. Olympic Committee and the International Triathlon Union. Most triathlons are USAT sanctioned events. Competitors must be annual USAT members ($30/year) or purchase a one-day license ($9/day) in order to compete in the event.

International Triathlon Union (ITU) - www.triathlon.org

USA Clydesdale Athlete - www.usa-clydesdale.com - Association for male triathletes weighing over 200 pounds

United States Master's Swimming - www.usms.org

USA Cycling - www.usacycling.org

Publications

Inside Triathlon - www.insidetriathlon.com

Triathlete - www.triathletemag.com

Online Stores

Tri-Zone.com - www.tri-zone.com

All3Sports.com - www.all3sports.com

Runningshoes.com - www.runningshoes.com

Training Resources

Triathlete's Training Bible by Joe Friel - Order from Amazon.com - This is a very comprehensive book on training for triathlons.

Triathlon 101: Essentials for Multisport Success by John M. Mora, Karen Smyers - Order from Amazon.com

Total Immersion by Terry Laughlin - Order from Amazon.com - This is a life-saver. Get more info at www.totalimmersion.net.

Evolution Running is a system for teaching runners efficient and injury-reducing techniques developed by coach Ken Mierke of Fitness Concepts (www.Fitness-Concepts.com). Using this system, hundreds of runners have shown dramatic improvements.

Other Triathlon Websites

Slowtwitch.com - www.slowtwitch.com

TriFuel.com - www.trifuel.com

Runner Triathlete News - www.runnertriathletenews.com

TriFind - www.trifind.com