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		<title>Tips for Women’s Triathlons</title>
		<description><![CDATA[First of all, it should be known that some of the most rigorous triathlons, such as the Ironman Triathlon, do not make distinction between genders. However, some women prefer to test their endurance against other females.
It is because of this that there are certain women’s triathlons today.  If you are planning to compete in [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/womens-triathlons.html</link>
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		<title>Wildflower Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Wildflower Triathlon is held at Lake San Antonio in Central California. This swim, bike, and run race has been around since 1983 and takes place at the beginning of May each year.
The original course was shorter, but expanded in the late 1980s to a standard half-Ironman distance (1.2 mile swim, 56 mile bike ride, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/wildflower-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Xterra Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Xterra triathlon is an off-road triathlon including swimming, mountain biking, and trail running.
TEAM Unlimited is the owner and producer of the Xterra Global Tour. This particular race is best known for its series of off-road triathlons, and is considered to all intents and purposes as the world championship of the sport.
The Xterra Triathlon began [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/xterra-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Columbia Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you want to participate in one of the nation’s most challenging triathlons, you should try out the Columbia Triathlon.
This event is held in collaboration with Howard County Recreation and Parks and the Columbia Triathlon Association. The race for 2008 will be held on May 18 at 6:45 a.m. at Centennial Lake, Elliot City, Maryland.
The [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/columbia-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Alcatraz Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[After the 1979 Ironman, Joe Oakes proposed the famous first Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon. The first one was held in June 1981.
The Dolphin Club tested out the race which included the swim from Alcatraz to San Francisco, the bike tour to Mill Valley, and foot race over Mount Tamalpais to Stinson beach and back.
The annual [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/alcatraz-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Half Ironman Triathlon Training Routines</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Every aspiring athlete dreams to be somewhere someday, but dreaming is but the start. Before a person even becomes an athlete, he needs to submit himself to rigid training and unfailing discipline. 

He also has to instill a sense of competition within him to keep pushing himself and striving to be the best athlete that [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/half-ironman-triathlon-training.html</link>
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		<title>Danskin Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Danskin Triathlon is the largest and longest running event in multi-sport history. This particular event is only open to women between the ages of 14 and 74.
This triathlon includes the traditional events of swimming, biking, and running. To allow many different around the nation and world to participate, this is a traveling triathlon.
It is [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/danskin-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Womens Triathlon Categories</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Whoever said men are stronger than women has definitely not been in a womens triathlon.  
A triathlon is a sporting event where a participant finishes a race of three events which are swimming for half a mile, biking for 12 miles and running for 3 miles. 

If you are at least 14 years old, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/womens-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>NYC Triathlon &#8211; Nautica New York City</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Nautica New York City Triathlon, or NYC triathlon, includes a 1500 meter Hudson swim. The point to point swim course is next to the seawall to reduce the effect of the current.
There are kayakers and other water safety team members frame the swim lane from start to finish. Athletes start out by swimming south [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/nyc-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>What Triathlon Gear Do I Need?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[When participating in a triathlon, it is so essential to think about the gear that you have.
Because there are three different events: swimming, cycling, and running, you should have appropriate triathlon gear to fit your competitive needs.
It is required for participating athletes to complete all three events beginning with the swimming. Cycling is second, followed [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-gear.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Shoes &#8211; Buyer&#8217;s Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are planning to participate in a triathlon, it is essential for you to obtain triathlon shoes for your cycling and running events.
Triathlon shoes for cycling are similar to other cycling shoes used in races because they have binding cleats that snap into the pedals. This allows the cyclist to not only get gains [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-shoes.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Race: The Ultimate Triathlete’s Goal</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The triathlon is an event meant to test the endurance of athletes. The back-to-back-to-back challenges of swimming, cycling and running are more than enough to make a person push himself to the limit. There are actually two goals of people that enter any triathlon race: survival and victory.
Because of the rigors and challenges presented by [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-race.html</link>
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		<title>The Sprint Triathlon: Getting Ready</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Not many people know this, but there are actually a lot of different variations of the triathlon event. A lot of people may squirm at the prospect of swimming, cycling and then running the whole length of the Ironman triathlon, which is about a total of 140.6 miles.
Because of this, shorter-distance triathlon events have been [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/sprint-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Training Schedule</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For any triathlon training schedule to work you must have an identified time table. This ensures that you will be able to adjust to the transitions of each event.
Going from each event can be difficult for your muscles to get used to, but if you give yourself enough training time, you will be prepared for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-training-schedule.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Bikes &#8211; Owner&#8217;s Guide</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Before you take your triathlon bikes to the race, there are a few things that you should know about.
Fundamental triathlon bike upkeep
To keep your bike chain lubricated and rust-free, it is a good idea to apply a chain lube.
Beginner triathletes should know that the bike chain should be cleaned when dirty. Six drops of a [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-bikes.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Nutrition</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are trying to be healthy, it is essential to incorporate proper nutrition into your lifestyle, not solely physical activity. This is even truer for someone who is training for a triathlon.
Not only should you be getting ready for those triathlon events, you also need to get ready by providing your body with appropriate [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-nutrition.html</link>
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		<title>7 Suggestions for Beginner Triathlon Athletes</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Any beginner triathlon athlete should not be too interested in results, but should have a good time.
Here are some suggestions for the beginner triathlon athlete:
1. Look for a shorter distance race to start out with. Sprint triathlons or beginner triathlons are usually advertised locally. It is very common for races to fill up quickly, so [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/beginner-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Chicago Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Chicago Triathlon is one of the nation’s largest, historic, and attractive races. Located along the legendary Great Lakes Region, this race has one of the most scenically beautiful cities.
This triathlon is an Olympic distance race including a 1.5km swim, 40k cycle, and a 10k run. There are also relay registrations available for 2-3 person [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/chicago-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Schedule &#8211; Don&#8217;t Make This Mistake</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Most beginner triathletes make the same common mistake in their training triathlon schedule. The common mistake is only natural and is part of the American idea that more is better.
This idea is not only prevalent in the food that we eat, but also the material goods that we buy. This idea, however, does not apply [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-schedule.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Calendar &#8211; Make Sure You Get Your Training Done</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Sometimes it is difficult to know how to eat when training for a triathlon. If you really want professional help in creating a plan, you should find a licensed nutritionist or dietician to help you out.
Essentially, each individual will require certain things while training. It is important to take into consideration your triathlon calendar for [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-calendar.html</link>
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		<title>What Happens at Triathlon Events?</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you plan on participating in a triathlon, your physical skill, endurance, and speed will be challenged.
Participating in a triathlon can be very difficult, especially since you are practically competing in three different races. Each triathlete must cover the distance of the race with a road race, bicycle tour, and swim meet.
In these triathlon events [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-events.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Results &#8211; For the Swim</title>
		<description><![CDATA[For most triathletes, the swim proves to be the most difficult event. To help you improve your overall triathlon results, you will need to make sure your swimming results are up to par.
To help you achieve your goals, I am providing 10 steps to improving your swim:
1. A lot of swimmers attempt to enter their [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-results.html</link>
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		<title>Start With a Mini Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are a beginner to the triathlon, the best way for you to experience the race is to register for a mini triathlon.
By doing this you will avoid over-training and get a good idea of what a real triathlon is like. The mini triathlon is still a race and will require preparation and training.
While [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/mini-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>All about the Ironman Triathlon</title>
		<description><![CDATA[The Ironman triathlon is known to many as the world’s most rigorous endurance challenge. It is a world-famous event that attracts hundreds of athletes yearly. 
A triathlon, as you may know, is composed of three endurance events: swimming, cycling and running. Doing all these can be pretty hard, but the Ironman Triathlon takes them to [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/ironman-triathlon.html</link>
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		<title>Triathlon Training Programs</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Triathlon training programs are determined by each individual’s experiences, level of performance, body physique and other factors.
The one thing that is the same for all programs regardless of skill, ability, or shape the trainee is in is the idea of focusing on your strengths and weaknesses while paying close attention to minimizing your weaknesses.
A triathlon [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://www.beginnertriathlon.org/triathlon-training-programs.html</link>
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