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Ironman Switzerland 2009 Photos: Run #7
By Mrs Funkin on 23/07/2009 11:47:46
The Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
Swim | Bike #1 | Bike #2 | Bike #3 | Bike #4 | Bike #5 | Bike #6 | Run #1 | Run #2 | Run #3 | Run #4 | Run #5 | Run #6 | Run #7 | Run #8 | Finish Swim | Bike #1 | Bike #2 | Bike #3
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Ironman Switzerland 2009 Photos: Run #8
By Mrs Funkin on 23/07/2009 11:50:54
The Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
Swim | Bike #1 | Bike #2 | Bike #3 | Bike #4 | Bike #5 | Bike #6 | Run #1 | Run #2 | Run #3 | Run #4 | Run #5 | Run #6 | Run #7 | Run #8 | Finish Swim | Bike #1 | Bike #2 | Bike #3
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Cycling Secrets: Revealed
By Liz King on 12/04/2011 11:37:44
Confused by cycling jargon? Look no further than our guide to bike basics
If you're an experienced cyclist, the bike section of a triathlon holds no fears. But if you haven't cycled since you were a child, a bike can seem a complicated and dangerous machine. Most triathletes start off in the sport with one weakness
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Effective Brick Sessions
By Rick Kiddle on 18/11/2009 09:37:02
Ease your transition between disciplines with these simple but effective swim-to-bike and bike-to-run brick sessions
Jelly legs. That dreaded feeling you encounter when you hop off the bike and onto the run affects every triathlete but it is possible to reduce the dead-leg feeling by training. Back in the 1980s, when triathlon took off in England, early pioneers
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Burning Feet: Four Cool Down Tips
By Marianne McGinnis on 29/10/2010 13:15:03
Follow these four simple steps to take the pressure off swollen, burning feet on long bike rides.
few millimetres closer to the heelof the shoe to take pressure off your forefoot. Or switch to a pedal with a larger platform to more evenly distribute the pressure across your feet.3. Cushion The BlowOver time and after many miles on the bike, your
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Cycing's Unsung Kit Heroes
By Matt Allyn and Christopher Worden on 25/07/2011 10:00:00
Add these five low-cost household items to your toolbox to patch up your bike
Duct TapeTypical cycling useSecuring moving parts on your bike that shouldn't be moving, from unravelling bar tape to loose mudguards.Other usesWinter shoe conversion: Nobody wants cold feet while riding. If you don't have a pair of cold
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Ironman Switzerland 2009: Soon To Set Sail
By Alice Palmer on 07/07/2009 10:08:31
Hop aboard as the Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
. The Pirates seemed like a nice bunch, and with their "go get it" attitude who wouldn't want to swim a little, bike a lot and then warm down with a marathon?!There have been highs and lows throughout my training - days when I couldn't wait to get out the door
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
the workout. Build the volume of these sessions steadily throughout the winter and spring. A good general rule is to progress in increments of no more than 10 per cent each week.For those targeting a sprint triathlon, your long bike should be built up
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Turbo Your Transition
By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00
With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds
Getting through the second transition isn't just about changing your shoes. The bike ride often means a long time in an unnatural posture, putting you at risk of back pain as well as cramps in the shoulders, calves and thighs. Here's what you need
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Stretch yourself
By on 06/02/2013 11:56:55
If you want to go faster on the bike you need to be flexible. Follow this five-minute post-ride routine to increase your mobility.
and shouldersBENEFIT: Increases mobility through the pedal stroke and aids stability on the bikeDO IT: Lie on your back, knees bent, feet on the floor hip-width apart. Place your arms at your sides, palms down. Lift your hips toward the ceiling as far
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