outside the gym – how much and how often? As I said, it’s complicated.Strength is defined as power over time, a core component of racing at all distances. It is needed not only to hammer a 40K bike, but also to power through choppy water and prevent

difference between the two in terms of training volume (though beginners might keep their long runs below 13 miles), and you'll also need a marathon-style approach to diet, rest, mental strength, and the all-important taper. Tapering for a half

race.Distance goals are those where the distance is the goal rather than a specific time, such as running a marathon. These are often seen with beginners or those moving up to a new distance.Challenge goals can be quite broad and can feature specific

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fears, borrow a bike and make his triathlon debut. He didn’t listen to all our advice – we’d definitely recommend starting bike training more than a week before the race, for example – but he somehow overcame his lack of training and dismal

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