TRI SPEAK

Wondering what a ‘brick’ is, or where to find your M-dot?! Make things easy with our guide to common tri terms…

Age-grouper

Non-pro triathlete (most of us!)

Aerobic

Aerobic exercise involves or improves oxygen consumption by the body

AnaerobiC

How much energy your body can produce without using oxygen

Bilateral breathing

Breathing every 3 strokes when swimming

Brick session

When you ‘brick’ two disciplines together, e.g. bike & run

DNS/dnf/DQ

Did not start/Did not finish/ Disqualified