A triathlon is one of the most demanding sports there is, but the sense of accomplishment and achievement experienced once you`ve completed one, far outweighs the time, effort energy and dedication required for it`s preparation. Not to mention the long term bragging rights!

Probably the most expensive part of getting involved in a triathlon or ironman event or training is the bike. It obviously needs to be fast, the correct size for you and of course, within your budget.

As the old saying goes, Life is full of good intentions, and this is no truer than for getting fit. Every day, people are making life changing decisions, whether it be starting a new business, getting fit, start training for a marathon or a triathlon.

Deciding between a triathlon bike or road bike for your triathlon event really comes down to your budget, the distance of the triathlon and what you are hoping to achieve from it. Buying a used triathlon bicycle is a realistic option.

Running for beginners, follow this simple running plan to get from 0 to 30 minutes in 1 month

The single, most important thing you can to to improve your triathlon performance is to set goals. Goals, set properly, provide appropriate targets and give focus to your training so that you work on the right areas, in the correct way and achieve the right results.

When choosing the best triathlon bike, you need to be aware of the main components that make up a triathlon bicycle. The most important component is the frame and this is a brief description of the frames available when considering what bike tp purchase.