Triathlete Training Podcast: Triathlon, Ironman & Duathlon

In episode 6 of the Triathlete Training Podcast I talk about how it might be much easier to qualify for the World Championships than you realize, and I talk to Jason Smith at Friction-Facts.com about ways to reduce friction on the bike and gain free speed. World Championships If you haven’t race in ITU World Championships in either triathlon or duathlon, I strongly suggest you consider it.  If you’re not a competitive triathlete, give duathlon a try.  It’s much easier to qualify for the World Championships.  In some cases, all you need to do is show up to a qualifying race and finish. If you don’t live in the United States, contact your national federation to get the qualifying standards.  For US athletes, qualify for the 2014 Duathlon World Championships in Spain by racing at the Duathlon National Championships in Tucson, Arizona. The top 18 finishers in each age group, rolling down to 20th place,  for both the sprint and standard distance race qualify for Team USA. Triathletes can qualify for the 2014 World