triathlon
Swim, cycle, sprint
A triathlon is an athletic endurance event combining three disciplines—typically swimming, cycling, and running—performed consecutively without rest.
Competitors race against the clock through all three stages: She completed her first triathlon in under three hours.
The Olympic triathlon covers standardized distances, while an Ironman triathlon is a grueling long-distance version.
Change from one state
- T1Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
- duathlonCycling plus running race
aquathlon · paratriathlon · relay · drafting
Insulating garment for water
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
- buoyTethered nautical signal
- draftingCreating technical blueprints
freestyle · stroke · kick · pull · chop · current · jellyfish · neoprene
Protective head covering
Hawaiian coffee district
- HawaiiPacific island state
- WTCNYC skyscraper complex acronym
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
- cut-offSeparated or terminated
pros · nutrition · carbo-loading · tapering · finisher · slot
Speed of movement
- crampPainful muscle seizure
- bonkPlayful head strike
- kickFoot-delivered strike
- strideExtended single footstep
footstrike · out-and-back · turnaround · spectators · medal
Capacity for sustained effort
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
- base-buildingEstablishing core structures
recovery · taper · overtraining · fatigue · fueling · electrolytes · glycogen · pacing
transition
Change from one state
- T1Highest rank designation
- T2Sci-fi sequel abbreviation
- cross-trainingMulti-activity fitness approach
duathlon · aquathlon · paratriathlon · relay · drafting
wetsuit
Insulating garment for water
- gogglesSealed protective eyewear
- sightingInstance of perceiving something
- buoyTethered nautical signal
drafting · freestyle · stroke · kick · pull · chop · current · jellyfish · neoprene
helmet
Protective head covering
Kona
Hawaiian coffee district
- HawaiiPacific island state
- WTCNYC skyscraper complex acronym
- qualifyingMeeting required criteria
cut-off · pros · nutrition · carbo-loading · tapering · finisher · slot
pace
Speed of movement
stride · footstrike · out-and-back · turnaround · spectators · medal
stamina
Capacity for sustained effort
- aerobicRequiring free oxygen
- anaerobicNot requiring oxygen
- periodizationDivision into distinct periods
base-building · recovery · taper · overtraining · fatigue · fueling · electrolytes · glycogen · pacing
event
A notable occurrence
- championshipCompetition for top rank
- qualifierWord or phrase limiting meaning
- eliteSuperior select group
pro · amateur · podium · personal-best · DNS · DNF · DQ · results · ranking · series
- Endurance Sportsmarathon, ultrarunning, ironman, half marathon, long-distance running
- fitness eventsmarathon, half marathon, 5K, 10K, fun run
- fitness trendsCrossFit, yoga, spin class, HIIT, bootcamp
- Olympic Sportsbadminton, basketball, boxing, canoeing, cycling
- raceshorse race, Kentucky Derby, foot race, Preakness Stakes, car race
- Racing sportssprinting, marathon, cycling, speed skating, bobsled
triathlon100-meter dash
Brief straight-line footrace
sprint · individual sport · marathon · swimming race · cycling race
triathlonspectating
Viewing an event unfold
couch potato · inactivity · rest · chess · video gaming
- Ironman TriathlonLong-distance three-sport race
- triathlon trainingPreparation for three-discipline race
- triathlon gearSupplies for three-sport race