We're celebrating the third annual #DreamingSeason! A digital and social media-driven campaign that runs from Jan. 6-19, #DreamingSeason encourages both veteran and first-time triathletes alike to set their goals for 2020. Athletes are encouraged to comment on any USA Triathlon social media post related to #DreamingSeason on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, using the hashtag #DreamingSeason, for a chance to win special prizes from USA Triathlon partners, including : 2XU, Amp Human, BOCO Gear, Hand & Stone, HotelPlanner.com, KT Tape, Pilates for Sports, Playtri, Retul, ROKA, TrainingPeaks and Wahoo Fitness. 

Interested in racing duathlon? Come race at the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships in Tuscaloosa, Alabama! No qualification is required! May 30-31 - more details here. 

We asked duathletes across the country what they love most about the unique discipline of run-bike-run. Here's what they had to say.

“Duathlons are an adrenaline rush. Your heart rate is in the red the minute the race starts until you cross the finish line.” — Keith Marshall (Atlanta, Ga.)

“I enjoy the challenge of pushing my limits but having to keep a little in reserve so that you can max yourself out again on both the bike and the second run.” — Jay Gibson (Beaufort, S.C.)



“I love the second run!” — Shanna Ferrell (Keller, Texas)

“Gives me a chance to race again even with a bad wing. Love the challenge!” — Kevin Kinder (Copley, Ohio)

“Being behind on the bike and making it up on the run!” — Renae Werbish (East Lansing, Mich.)



“Duathlon is so much more than a run-bike-run; it’s a mental game against yourself! Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose the mental battle!” — Karoline Muehlfellner-Baier (Dunedin, Fla.)

“Being able to focus training on two disciplines rather than three.” — John Howard (Denison, Texas)

“I love that feeling of a great first leg and the adrenaline of the second leg to the finish.” — Jessica Zamora (Houston, Texas)



“Running and biking can be very similar in nature, making the athlete pool highly competitive and the race challenging. If I can make it through that, I feel amazing.” — Jill Glasgow (Roanoke, Va.)

“Running twice, of course!” — Derek Stone (Nashville, Tenn.)

Want to try your hand at a duathlon? Register today for the USA Triathlon Duathlon National Championships, set for May 30-31 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. No qualification is required to compete. For more information and to sign up today, visit here.