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	Twelve-Week Super-Sprint Triathlon Schedule By on 01/11/2009 09:30:32 How to use the schedule \| Session KeyWeek 1Monday RestTuesday Swim session AWednesday Run session: 5-minute warm-up jog, 4 x (1-minute jog, 2-minute run), 3-minute cool-down jogThursday Bike session: 5-minute warm-up cycle, 5 x (20 seconds fast

	The Triathlete's Perfect Diet By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18 Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly the session." Trew and Moorehead-Lane believe that many newcomers to triathlon pile on weight because they think they can eat what they want.Recovery is a key aspect of training because it replenishes muscle glycogen stores and helps you prepare for the next

	Reach Your Peak for Race Day By on 18/11/2009 13:26:05 Don't just plod your way through the last few training weeks before a rece - these sessions are the ideal opportunity to sharpen your speed and help you reach your physical and mental peak just in time for race day .swimfortri.com).Pool session"This session involves holding race pace over an extended period and will help to simulate race-day conditions," says Bullock. "Do this 10 days before the triathlon." Warm up, doing 6-8 x 50m, with a 10-second rest between each. Do front crawl

	Faster Transitions: Save Five Minutes By Nicola Joyce on 05/07/2011 16:27:48 Transition is often called triathlon’s fourth discipline and getting it right will save you more time than you think and bike to run. We asked some of triathlon's leading elites, coaches and mentors for their tips to ensure speedy transitions.1. Get in the habitStart learning how to save precious seconds in the weeks and months leading up to your race. By setting aside

	Mind Your Manners By Nicola Joyce on 18/11/2009 12:04:54 Training is tough and competition can be fierce, but that doesn't mean you should leave your manners at home their arms without warning. Try carrying keys in your pocket; the jingling sound will let them know you're approaching.Richard Melik, a runner and triathlete with Serpentine Triathlon Club, has noted a clear difference between town and country runners: "When

	Try An Off-Road Duathlon By Chris Broadbent on 11/01/2010 16:05:14 Maintain your competitive edge and give yourself a challenge by taking part in some joint-juddering off-road duathlons this winter 3 triathlon coach (www.theendurancecoach.com). "But just a bit of playing around on a mountain bike can help you acquire the skills that will save five minutes in a race." It's not necessary to do a killer session every time you leave the house

	Carb Your Enthusiasm By on 18/11/2009 15:26:47 Carbohydrates have had a bad press in recent years, but they are vital for triathletes. You just have to know what to eat, and when are made up of one or two molecules, which means they are rapidly absorbed into the bloodstream. Fresh or dried fruit, milk and honey are ideal when you need a quick burst of energy - after a hard training session, or during transition.In contrast, complex

	A Matter Of Course By Nicola Joyce on 01/07/2010 16:25:24 The more you know about a race course, the better your chances of performing at your best Man Triathlon and her local Southwater Relay. "I ride the route beforehand if I can," she says. "I've driven courses before, just to get an idea of what I'm in for. It helps me to know what's around the next corner. I swim regularly in the lake I'll be racing

	Advanced Triathlon Training Schedule By on 13/06/2006 10:06:22 Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme WEEK ONE WEEK TWO WEEK THREE WEEK FOUR Mon REST DAY REST DAY REST DAY REST DAY Tue RUN 1M easy, 3-4M hard, 1M easy; or speed session (eg 5-6 x 800m with 200m jog recoveries) RUN 1M easy, 3-4M

	Intermediate Triathlon Training Schedule By on 12/06/2006 17:00:08 Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme and equipment. CYCLE-RUN BRICKS: Warm-up: CYCLE: 10 minutes + RUN: 5 minutes. Main: 4 x [5 minutes bike + 3 minutes run], focusing on fast transitions. Cool-down: 5 minutes easy spinning. RACE DAY KeyBilateral Breathing to both sides as opposed