Resources
The resources page is packed full of goodness!
There are links to over 30 websites; be inspired by news of the professionals, enter an event and get training advice, then spoil yourself with some new gear. Check out the beginners’ guides and video tips and there is also a library of books owned by club members which you can borrow.
Links
General Triathlon
International Triathlon Union www.triathlon.org
British Triathlon www.britishtriathlon.org
Triathlon Scotland www.triathlonscotland.org
BBC Sport http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/triathlon/default.stm
Guardian http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/triathlon
Active.com www.active.com/triathlon
220 Triathlon http://www.220triathlon.com/
Tri247 www.tri247.com
Tri Radar http://www.triradar.com/
Swimming
Winter Swim www.winterswim.co.uk
Swim Smooth www.swimsmooth.com
Swimming.org (British Swimming) http://www.swimming.org/swimfit
Inverness Swimming Club http://www.spanglefish.com/invernessswimmingclub/index.asp
Scottish Swimming http://www.scottishswimming.com/index.php?id=2291
Cycling
Visit Scotland Cycle Routes http://active.visitscotland.com/find_route/highlands/
Routes 2 Ride http://www.routes2ride.org.uk/scotland/
British Cycling http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/recreation/article/Where-to-Ride–Scotland-0
Cycling Performance Tips www.cptips.com
Moray Firth Cycling Club http://www.mfcc.org.uk/forum/
Running
Runblogger www.runblogger.com
Running Technique Tips www.runningtechniquetips.com
Nairn Road Runners www.nairnroadrunners.co.uk
Jog Scotland http://www.jogscotland.org.uk/
Run 4 It Blog http://www.run4it.com/blog/
Moray Road Runnershttp://www.morayroadrunners.com/
Events
Entry Central www.entrycentral.com
Triathlon Scotland Events Diary http://www.triathlonscotland.org/events.cfm
Born 2 Run http://www.born2run.co.uk/Pages/Home.aspx
Facilities
Highland Council Facilities http://www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/sportsfacilities/
Highland Independent Facilities http://www.highland.gov.uk/leisureandtourism/sportsfacilities/independentfacilities.htm
Inverness Leisure http://www.invernessleisure.co.uk/
Shopping
Wiggle www.wiggle.co.uk
Chain-Reaction Cycles www.chainreactioncycles.co.uk
The Tri Centre www.thetricentre.com
Evans Cycle www.evanscycles.com
She Active www.sheactive.co.uk
Trek Bikes www.trekbikes.com
Video Tips
Beginners’ Guides
So you have been convinced to sign up for your first competition…
TriathlonScotland Beginners Guide
TriathaNewbie.com
Library
Be Iron Fit: Time Efficient Training Secrets for Ultimate Fitness (Don Fink)
Tri Power: The Ultimate Strength Training, Core Conditioning, Endurance and Flexibility Program for Triathlon Success (Paul Frediani, William Smith)
The Triathlete’s Training Bible (Joe Friel)
The Triathlete’s Training Diary (Joe Friel)
Run Workouts for Runners and Triathletes (Timothy Noakes et al)
Swim Workouts for Triathletes (Gale Bernhardt, Nick Hansen)
Training Plans for Multisport Athletes (Gale Bernhardt)
Sports Training Principles (Frank Dick)
The Complete Manual of Sports Science (Wilf Paish)
Bike Scotland Book Two – 40 classic Highlands and Islands Routes (Fergal MacErlean)
Runner’s Coach – Beginner’s Guide to Running (Runner’s World Magazine)
Complete Guide to Running (Runner’s World Magazine)
The Beginner’s Guide to Triathlon (220 Triathlon Magazine)
Triathlon Getting Started (DVD) (USA Triathlon)
Back Issues of Triathlon Plus and 220 Triathlon Magazine from July 2010 onwards (monthly) including supplements.
