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Wetsuit

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A garment made of foamed neoprene used by triathletes during the swim leg to provide thermal insulation, buoyancy, and reduce water resistance.

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T1 and T2

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T1 refers to the transition from swimming to cycling, and T2 refers to the transition from cycling to running in a triathlon.

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Brick Workout

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A training session that pairs two disciplines of triathlon in quick succession, such as biking followed immediately by running, to simulate race conditions.

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ITU

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International Triathlon Union, the world governing body for the sport of triathlon and related multisport disciplines.

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Transition Area

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The designated area where triathletes change gear for different segments of the race, typically between swimming to cycling and cycling to running.

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Hydration Strategy

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A plan for consuming fluids to avoid dehydration during the triathlon, especially important during the bike and run legs.

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Bonking

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A term used to describe hitting the wall or running out of energy due to glycogen depletion, often occurring during the last portion of the race.

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Ironman

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A long-distance triathlon race organized by the World Triathlon Corporation consisting of a 3.86km swim, 180.25km bicycle ride, and a marathon 42.20km run, raced in that order.

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Drafting

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The technique of closely following another competitor to reduce wind resistance during the cycling leg of the race. It is illegal in some triathlon competitions.

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Sprint Distance

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A short-distance triathlon typically involving a 750m swim, 20km bike, and 5km run.

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Triathlon

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A multi-stage competition involving the completion of three continuous and sequential endurance disciplines, typically swimming, cycling, and running.

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Aero Bars

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Handlebar extensions that allow the rider to get into a more aerodynamic position by resting their forearms and reducing wind resistance, commonly used in the cycling portion of a triathlon.

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Nutrition Plan

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A strategy for fuel intake before and during the triathlon to maintain energy levels and electrolyte balance.

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Olympic Distance

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A standard triathlon distance consisting of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike, and 10km run.

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Race Bib

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A number assigned to each competitor in a triathlon, typically worn on the torso during the run and on the back during the bike leg.

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