Entries by Rookie Triathlon

Breakfast On-The-Go: Healthy and Easy Smoothie Recipes

Healthy on-the-go Breakfast Smoothies Recipes Are you more of a breakfast-on-the-go person? Perhaps you aren’t a huge breakfast eater in general. Whatever the case may be, this is just the breakfast solution for you! Try these smoothie recipes for a healthy and easy breakfast for a great way to get you energized and start your […]

Celebrating Moms at Rookie Tri

Celebrating Rookie Tri Moms for Mother’s Day This Mother’s Day we’re celebrating all the hard-working moms who stay dedicated to triathlon on top of everything else life throws their way. While appreciation for any parent should be every day of the year, we wanted to show our extra appreciation for all the moms on this […]

Free Online Workouts to Help You Stay Tri Ready

Be ready to tri year-round with the help of these free, online workouts! Don’t let anything stand in your way from making progress towards your triathlon goals this year. Working out from home may not be your favorite thing to do, but these workouts make it fun and challenging! Change the way you feel about […]

Inspiration to Keep Tri-ing: Our Favorite Motivational Quotes

The mental aspect of training for a triathlon is just as vital as the physical. You take care of your body during your tri training, but what are you doing to keep your mind right during training? You can cycle all the miles, swim all the laps, and complete all the brick workouts. But if you’re not […]

Free Virtual Rookie Tri

17th Annual Rookie Triathlon Goes Virtual We know how hard all of our participants have trained for the Rookie Tri and we think your efforts still deserve some acknowledgment and praise. It’s time to finish what you started and show off your skills by completing the Free 2020 Virtual Rookie Triathlon. This event is open […]

Pros & Cons of One-Piece or Two-Piece Tri Suits

Understanding Tri Suits. Which one is right for you? A tri suit is a garment designed specifically for triathletes to be worn during the swim, bike, and run. They are made of a swimsuit-like material that dries quickly during your transition to the bike. They also make riding more comfortable with built-in pads that you […]

17 Triathlon Terms Every Triathlete Needs to Know

New to the sport or a seasoned triathlete here are 17 triathlon terms every triathlete should know There are many misconceptions about triathlon and some of those come from the expansive vocabulary that comes with training and participating in a triathlon. From training terms to lingo you’ll hear out at the race site, the world […]

Why You Need To Be Training for Transitions

Make worrying about transitions a thing of the past when you use these time-saving tips for triathlon transitions A quick and easy transition is an important skill to save time during your triathlon. However, it is often overlooked during the training process. These transition techniques should be practiced during your training leading up to your […]

Kicking Off the 2020 Texas Tri Series

The 2020 Texas Tri Series is underway! The 2020 Texas Tri Series consists of four triathlons that take place in and around the Austin area. You can participate in the Texas Tri Series (for free!) as an athlete or a volunteer. The first step is completing  The Rookie Tri on Sunday, May 3rd. The events […]