Free first-timer’s guide

New to triathlon?
We’ve got you.

Swim, bike, run — your first race shouldn’t be a guessing game. Drop your email and we’ll send our Beginner’s Guide: everything you need to show up confident on race day.

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We’ll email it within a few minutes. No spam — just race news and the occasional early-bird window.

What’s inside

Gear checklist

Exactly what you need for swim, bike, and run — and what you can skip as a beginner.

Race-day timeline

From packet pickup to the finish line, hour by hour, so nothing catches you off guard.

Transition, demystified

How to set up T1 and T2, what a smooth transition looks like, and the rookie mistakes to avoid.

Training basics

A simple framework to get race-ready for your first sprint or Olympic distance.

Fueling & hydration

What to eat and drink before and during the race without overthinking it.

Choosing your first race

How to pick a beginner-friendly distance and venue from the Alpha Win calendar.