(did not finish).Get enoughExperienced triathletes will tell you that the best way to prepare your gastrointestinal system for the fuelling challenges of the triathlon is by practising eating and drinking during cycling and running under simulated
from cycling clubs.Group ridingBy all means ride on someone's wheel, but only do so if you're confident. Hand signals to other riders are important - point downward to draw attention to hazards."Verbal communication and hand signals are key," says Les
is the least likely of the three triathlon disciplines to cause injury. That isn't to say that it is without its problems, especially for newcomers. Swimming is a technical sport that tends to cause more problems for novices than running or cycling. The back
probably explains why the Tao is favoured by a number of professional cycling teams. Simplicity is the key to the design of the frame - it's just a thin strip of aluminium with a layer of rubber around the top and the middle of the cage to protect your
probably play a part, as does gravity - some research suggests that people participating at similar intensities in sports in which body weight is supported (such as cycling or swimming) suffer far less from this problem. During a serious run, the blood
be stored too, so you'll be able to use the trainer even if you have a slow internet connection.With over 10,000 videos worldwide covering around 20,000 kilometres of track including the Tour de France and the London 2012 Olympic cycling relay route, Kinomap
-of-season triathlon challenge. Where else could you swim in a world-class marina, take in some of Europe's most exciting modern architecture and - the piece de resistance - lap a Formula One street circuit?Such obvious assets easily seduced this triathlon newcomer
and count how many kicks you usually make per two-arm cycle. "Now try swimming with a two-beat kick," says Kelly. "If you can mostly use your arms, that will help the bike and run."Join the draftMany triathlons forbid drafting on the bike (using another
how many kicks you usually make per two-arm cycle. "Now try swimming with a two-beat kick," says Kelly. "If you can mostly use your arms, that will help the bike and run."Join the draftMany triathlons forbid drafting on the bike (using another rider
1. Super sprintThe shortest triathlon distance is all about speed, and brick sessions are important for building pace. "Recreate race conditions," says coach Simon Ward. "If you're doing the race in a pool you won't need a wetsuit, and you should
