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Promotion: Tackling triathlon myths…
By on 06/03/2013 16:31:41
to swim, bike and run together. Beginners will be supported all the way to the finish line with training programs, free taster training sessions and opportunities to try alternative cycles and racing wheelchairs. Visit their website for more information
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Tri in 10
By Zoë McDonald and Lisa Buckingham on 24/11/2009 09:42:10
Train for a triathlon in just 10 weeks with these simple sessions and schedules
minutes without stopping; swim 500m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 45 minutes.OLYMPIC PLAN Run for 45 minutes without stopping; swim 800m without stopping; cycle at an easy pace for 60 minutes.Pre-Training Programme For BeginnersWEEKS 1 AND 2
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Enjoy Your Journey
By John Bingham on 27/11/2003 10:45:02
You don't have to worry constantly about where you're going with your running - just enjoy getting there
was there yet. Of course, the answer was always no.Oh, I’d come close sometimes. I’d lose a few pounds, then gain a couple, then lose a few more. I’d get stuck in a cycle of three steps forwards, two steps back. And each time I lost ground, it was harder
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Five Breakable Fitness Rules
By Selene Yeager on 25/01/2011 11:05:23
Some rules are made for bending...
necessary. Nothing But The Truth: Researchers at Aberystwyth University, in Wales, found that a warm-up that includes moderate to heavy efforts can improve high-intensity cycling performance by three per cent. These efforts activate all available
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Lessons Learnt
By John Bingham and Julie Welch on 04/08/2002 13:08:11
We're so good to you... two well-known (once-)beginners share the secrets they learnt the hard way
happened I became faster with nearly every run. But suddenly the progress stopped. From that point on, I experienced a cycle of improving, hitting a plateau, slipping backwards, regrouping, and then moving on. It took a while, but now Ive accepted it.2
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Progress Makes Perfect
By Marguerite Lazell on 22/12/2003 11:50:43
New Year's resolution - a brief catch-up with our three marathon first-timers finds them well on the way to marathon success
In the December issue of RUNNER’S WORLD, we introduced you to three intrepid volunteers willing to let us train them up from being absolute beginners to running the Flora London Marathon in April. You’ll be pleased to know that, after six weeks
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The 15 Beginner Essentials
By Joe Henderson on 12/11/2004 15:47:59
No waffle - just the 15 key things all new runners need to know
steadily without pain, mix walking and running. If you can’t run-walk, simply walk. If you can’t walk, cycle. If you can’t cycle, swim. As you recover, climb back up this fitness ladder.11 Pay attention to your form Running form is as individual as a
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Nice Guys (and Girls) Finish Last
By Berenice Baker on 16/10/2005 20:19:55
Being last past the post is seldom as bad as beginners fear it might be, and can prove to be a memorable race experience
"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
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The Club Culture
By on 18/11/2009 16:22:22
Joining a club may seem daunting, but it could make you a better triathlete
offers in relation to your ability.Some clubs are better than others at breaking down perceptions, particularly in the way they market and organise their sessions. Many triathlon clubs put on beginner-specific sessions, or split groups to maintain even
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Beginning Running: The First Of Many Miles
By Amby Burfoot on 16/01/2004 14:41:28
RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot with a friendly overview of how to get started and what to expect as a new runner
This extract is from The Runner's World Complete Book of Running by RW USA Editor Amby Burfoot. You can now preview it, free, for two weeks without risk or obligation. All running programmes for beginners are the same: they move you from walking
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