So, I am looking to tackle a triatholon in 2004. Any advice, help, guidance would be greatly appreciated. I am completely entry level, although I do mountain bike on occasion. I am completely clueless in regard to any equipment or training that is need. So, I hope this post is read and replied to.

Regards,
Jason

Hey trirookie. welcome to the site. It's hard to give someone overall general advice on training without knowing any specifics. I would look through some of the other posts here as many discuss choosing a bike, and what others have done to start training. It can be different for everyone and its best to get as much info as possible and start slowly.

There are also a bunch of helpful articles in the articles section that can give you some good info.

http://www.trifuel.com/triathlon/

good luck and post more questions and your progress on the boards.

- tribro

Besides reviewing all the articles, another really good idea is to join either a triathlon club or masters swim club. If you can swim 500 yards/meters in around 12:00 minutes or faster, you'll be ok. The other members will be a fountain of information for a newbie. Most people can fake it through the bike and run but swimming is the most technical. Get a good coach. :-)