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Iron Stomach: Long Distance Fuelling
By Roy Stevenson on 04/10/2010 18:40:12
When you're preparing to race an Ironman triathlon, a well-rehearsed nutrition strategy is essential
and on race day as it does from completing the right training.By race day, your training is in the bank, but fuelling is one area where you can make improvements or create problems that could cost you valuable minutes or hours, or even lead to the dreaded DNF
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Indoor Gym: Free Weights
By Christopher Michaels on 04/05/2011 11:50:56
Dismiss free weights as the preserve of oiled-up gym bunnies at your peril - they improve stamina, technique and shed calories.
the 'collapsing phase' of the run, when most of the energy goes through the lead leg. And extended abdominal work at the end of your routine will help to strengthen the core." Sample sessionsWarm up by doing some light cardio work for 5-10 minutes
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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
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Break Bad Training Habits
By on 18/11/2009 15:10:50
Very few triathletes have perfect training technique and race preparation but there are a number of common errors that you can easily correct
Morgan, Lead Sports Scientist at the Lucozade Sports Science Academy, "especially the bike to run. You have been working so hard on the bike but if you haven't factored transitions into your training, the first few minutes of the run will be a real
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
of glycogen, their main source of fuel, leading to hypoglycaemia ('bonking' in cycling parlance, 'hitting the wall' for runners) and all its unpleasant consequences.It's worth remembering that the one gram per kilogramme rule is only a guide - tolerance varies
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Fitness At A Stretch
By on 23/11/2009 15:07:53
Flexibility is something many triathletes give little thought to, but a supple physique can help keep you fit and injury-free
of the most commonly injured regions of the body. Putting in the miles on the road can lead to chronically tight hip flexors (the iliopsoas muscles, which run from the lumbar vertebrae to the femur). Hip flexor problems can lead to an anterior pelvic tilt
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Think Tough
By Matt Barbour on 25/09/2008 16:56:41
A strong mind makes an even stronger runner, so it's time to break the mental barrier that's holding you back
yourself accepting success," says Bishop. "While nobody likes a big-head, modesty in runners all too often leads to self-deprecation."Take your lead from athletes in post-race TV interviews, he suggests. "When someone says 'Nice race', reply with 'Thanks, I
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My VLM 2010: Dizzy (4:03)
By Dizzy on 03/05/2010 11:18:32
Marathon jinx - every time I enter a marathon, something always goes wrong, but I keep coming back for more...
. My last race leading up to the marathon was a half-marathon disaster - the pain from my foot slowed me to a not-so-speedy jog.During the race, St. John's were very kind in tending blisters on my good foot, although did look at me a bit strange when I
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Gear Pick: BioEars and ClearEars
By Annie Rice on 17/12/2012 15:50:38
-related issues.BioEars are the world’s first anti-microbial ear plugs, meaning they prevent the growth of microorganisms or bacteria that can lead to problems such as Swimmer’s Ear – a nasty sinus infection which often stems from a lot of time spent in water
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London 04 - The Race Report
By Steve Smythe on 19/04/2004 10:31:55
The world's fastest times this year, and some excellent UK Olympic qualifying performances - Steve Smythe gives an insight into this year's Flora London Marathon
in the lead pack at halfway. Rutto picked up the pace in the 17th mile and a few miles later he had just Korir for company. The two of them slipped over at the same point; their mile over the cobbles was the slowest of the race, at 5:09.The fall seemed
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