Triathlon is the fastest growing participation sport in the UK. It combines the three different disciplines of swimming, running and cycling meaning that many people find it more interesting and also more challenging than just one of the afore mentioned disciplines. There are several different lengths of triathlon ranging from iron man distance to Olympic and sprint. These offer different standards of competitor the opportunity to try the sport and then challenge themselves as they get to grips with the trials and nuances of the sport.
Obviously when competing in an event like this there is a lot of training that needs to g on behind the scenes. Your Triathlon Insurance will allow you to train in the sure knowledge that should you require it you can get help. The fact that you are combining training in both cycling and swimming presents its own risks especially if you get in trouble. The risks associated with cycling are obvious. There is the potential for falling off your bike causing injury through cuts and bruises as well as the potential of being hit by a car while training. If you are swimming in open water then there could be the need for rescue as well as hospital treatment which can be expensive. Finally all of these disciplines can lead to muscle injury such as strains and pulls which can be very painful and require hospital treatment. As a result of the medium risk allocated to Triathlon our Triathlon insurance is a level 2 grade sport. It should be remembered that you must make sure you are wearing the adequate safety equipment when training such as helmets and also train in a safe environment whether you are in the UK or abroad.
