The Spectrum of Disciplines
The outer ring represents the Action. It is the visual map of our sports, where the colors tell the story of the effort:
The Blue Arc (The Water): Represents the fluid power of the swim. It is the cool, calculated entry into the mission.
The Red-Hot Arc (The Machine): Represents the bike. This is the “Heat of the Pursuit,” where the highest sustained power is generated and where the engine is pushed to its thermal limits.
The Orange Arc (The Pavement/Trail): Represents the run. It is the earth, the grit, and in triathlon, the final stage of the journey where endurance is tested to the bone.
The Connection Dots: You will notice dots linking these arcs together—this signifies the transition. It is the “Triathlon Link,” representing the seamless flow from one discipline to the next. It reminds the athlete that while we recognize each discipline as its own, they can also be seen s a singular, continuous flow of energy.
The Strategic Gap: The intentional break in the circle represents the critical recovery phase. This is the breath between efforts—the vital periods of rest and recalibration. Without the gap, the circle—and the athlete—eventually breaks.