triathlete
Swim-bike-run racer
A triathlete is an athlete who competes in triathlons—endurance races combining swimming, cycling, and running in immediate succession.
The term applies to anyone from weekend competitors to Olympic-level professionals: She trained for two years before calling herself a triathlete.
Insulating garment for water
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- aerobarsForward-mounted cycling extensions
- helmetProtective head covering
- sunglassesTinted eye protection
Competition of speed
- ironmanLong-distance triathlon competitor
- sprintBrief maximum-speed effort
- eventA notable occurrence
- podiumRaised platform for speakers
medal · qualifying · elite · professional · Kona · results · rankings · personal-best
Supplying energy source
- carbo-loadingPre-event energy maximization
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
- bonkingStriking with a thunk
Fired clay building units
- intervalsGaps between events
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
- taperingProgressive decrease in width
threshold · zones · volume · mileage · splits · coach · overtraining · recovery
Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
- rackingInflicting severe strain
- quick-changeInstant costume transformation
- layoutSpatial arrangement of elements
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- pacingRate of movement
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- gritDetermination or abrasive particles
wetsuit
Insulating garment for water
race
Competition of speed
podium · medal · qualifying · elite · professional · Kona · results · rankings · personal-best · bib
fueling
Supplying energy source
- carbo-loadingPre-event energy maximization
- electrolytesConducting ions in solution
- hydrationBodily fluid replenishment
bricks
Fired clay building units
- intervalsGaps between events
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
tapering · threshold · zones · volume · mileage · splits · coach · overtraining · recovery · lactate
T1
Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
- rackingInflicting severe strain
- quick-changeInstant costume transformation
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- cardiovascularOf heart and blood vessels
- pacingRate of movement
- sufferingSustained experience of distress
- endurance athletesultramarathoner, ultrarunner, marathoner, ironman, distance runner
- Multi-Sport AthletesBo Jackson, Deion Sanders, Jim Thorpe, Jackie Robinson, decathlete
- athletesathlete, Olympian, champion, swimmers, runner
- exercisersgym rat, athlete, runner, jogger, weightlifter
- Olympic athletesgold medalist, silver medalist, bronze medalist, Olympic medalist, decathlete
- wellness lifestyleshealth nut, clean eater, vegan, vegetarian, gym rat
triathletesprinter
Short-distance racing specialist
specialist · powerlifter · shot putter · golfer · weightlifter
triathletecouch potato
Habitual sedentary TV watcher
desk jockey · homebody · sloth · shut-in