Posts by sherifjallad

Bike drafting is illegal in triathlons because it creates an inappropriate advantage for the drafting cyclists, helping them save 15 to 30 percent of cycling energy at the expense of another...

Ready-made energy gels are not any better than their natural alternatives however, they are time-consuming to prepare for race day consumption. Athletes are usually in a rush, thus, opt to use...

Triathletes are prohibited from using headphones or any other similar device in a triathlon while racing, including cellphones, and are penalized for violating the rule.

47 tips and tricks to help athletes afford triathlons at an extreme budget while hoping to shrink down the financial barrier.

Youth triathletes are 20 to 30 % slower than adult triathletes. On average, an adult takes 3.5 hours to complete an Olympic-distance triathlon and 1.5 hours for the Sprint distance. On the other...

Thinking of doing a triathlon but overwhelmed with how much you have to spend just to get started? You are not alone. I myself was blown away by how much a triathlete is expected to spend on basic...