4:00 TO 5:00 (Page 7) Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15Vikki Ratcliffe, 4:55I was aiming for 4:30 but really wasn't expecting so many people or such hot weather! It was a really amazing experience and the crowds were something else
will discover which areas need the most work and this is where you should focus your efforts.You should stretch at least twice a week (around 20 minutes each time) if you want to improve your flexibility and ROM. Ideally, some form of flexibility work should
of every five, and so on).10 TransitionMany triathletes are so focused on the three disciplines that the transitions are often neglected. They are a discipline in themselves. In T1 the biggest time-saver is undoubtedly learning how to remove the wetsuit
that you sprint (two lengths out of every five, and so on).10. TransitionMany triathletes are so focused on the three disciplines that the transitions are often neglected. They are a discipline in themselves. In T1 the biggest time-saver is undoubtedly
lifts. Repeat with left leg. Repeat with right / left leg for 9, 8,7, etc down to 0.Go straight on to 1d)1d) Same position as 1c) but lift straightened right leg and hold for 15 seconds. Repeat with left leg. Then right leg for 10 secs, left leg for 10
into their body."Regular mental training is as important as physical training. Set aside 10-15 minutes a day and find a quiet place where you can relax. The aim is to try to settle into a state where the conscious mind switches off, which allows you to think
the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you shouldn't leave them languishing in the bottom of your bag). Choose the correct
-90 seconds then increase the next interval to two minutes. Repeat this pattern up to a five-minute interval, make the next interval four minutes and continue down the pyramid for a 1/2/3/4/5/4/3/2/1 pattern. Finish with 10-minutes of steady running at 40
great way of getting a resistance workout without giving the lifeguards cause to fret. Speedo's soft Aquatic Mitts (£13.00, www.speedo.com, above right) are one example. Made of neoprene, they are durable, hold their shape and dry quickly (although you
