A little prep goes a long way
Training
& tips.
First triathlon or next challenge? Get your kit sorted, get to know your course and turn up ready to race.
First triathlon? Start here Browse the guides
It starts with giving it a go.
The useful stuff
Get your race sorted.
Pick the bit you need a hand with.
Start here
Your first triathlon.
From arriving at the beach to crossing the finish line. Here’s how the day works.
Read the guide
Choose your challenge
Find your distance.
Try-a-Tri, Sprint or Olympic? Compare the distances and find your next challenge.
Read the guide
Sort your kit
What gear do you need?
The essentials for your first race, plus a few extras worth bringing.
Read the guide
Make the change
Transition, explained.
Where your bike goes, what to set out and how to move between the three legs.
Read the guide
Pick your beach
Mission Bay or Maraetai?
Waterfront riding or coastal roads? Get to know the two venues before you choose.
Read the guide
The night before
Get your bag packed.
Work through the race-day checklist and leave the last-minute rummaging at home.
Read the guideBefore the start line
Have a look. Have a plan.
Put a plan behind it
Make the weeks count.
Looking for some structure? Foot Traffic has free first-triathlon, Sprint and Standard-distance training plans for People’s Tri. Check the experience and time commitment for each plan to find one that fits.
Browse Foot Traffic’s free plansA coach in your corner
Get a little Tune-Up.
Talk through your race plan before the start, or unpack how it went afterwards. When a coaching spot is free, walk up and take a seat.
Meet Tune-Up
