Triathletes Travel Guide

You can run/jog/walk this leg, there is no rule that says that you must run the whole way, there will be others walking too! Just make sure that you run across the finish line when the photos are being taken! If you have never run before start with a short walk of around 15 to 20 minutes and include a little jogging or running. Cover the race distance in a training run prior to race day so that you know you can easily do it, this will do wonders for your confidence.

With the only equipment needed for running being a good pair of trainers, and the fact that running is a high impact activity, especially for those persons who are slightly overweight, it is wise to invest in a good pair of trainers, and break them in before your race. With most triathlete's suffering with the transition from bike to run, it is a good idea to practice it either in the gym by performing a simple cross training session using an exercise bike and running machine, or by going out on your bike then going straight out again (as soon as you get home) for a run.

Run two to four days a week, with one long run and one day of hill or fast interval training, supplemented by steady runs near race pace Correct running form is upright or leaning slightly forward from the ankles (not the waist). Leaning forward from the waist will cause back problems.  Arms should flow almost straight back (like you are elbowing someone directly behind your elbow) and forward parallel to your leg movement. Train on firm, unpaved surface; if not available, train on asphalt; avoid concrete as much as possible--it will inevitably result in injury Wear highly reflective clothing or a vest at night and if you are running in the road, use a flashlight to make sure oncoming cars see you.