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Triathlon Glossary
By on 10/07/2008 10:58:07
Learn how to talk tri with our beginner's guide to the most commonly used lingo in the world of triathlon

minute) A measure of heart rate.Brick Training session combining two disciplines (e.g. cycling and running) used to simulate race experience and help your body adapt to switching sports quickly. BTF (British Triathlon Federation) The national

Swim Start: Eight Top Tips
By Courtney Johnson on 11/05/2012 13:00:00
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What should you do?

of your event,” says Hauth. “You’ll want your heart rate to come down again and your body to be completely rested prior to a big start effort.”6. Choose your spotStarting in the right spot is also critical to a faster start. “If you choose carefully you

Novice Know-how
By on 18/11/2009 11:55:40
More and more races are introducing novice waves, but you still need to know what to do even before you step into the water

your wrists. Keep adjusting the suit until it feels right." This may not be clear to you until you are in the water. Do at least four to five minutes of swimming to warm up, including some stretching out and short efforts to raise your heart rate

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

the distance you will be racing so your body is prepared come race day. If your swim on race day is 750m: weeks 1–6 swim five sets of 100m. Weeks 7–10 build up to 10 sets. Swim at race-pace – effort level 7.5 or 75 per cent of your maximum heart rate (MHR

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