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TW Race Report: Valencia Tri
By Dominique Brady on 15/11/2011 12:54:10
We headed to the Spanish city for the perfect end-of-season triathlon challenge
. We jumped in off the jetty near the sail school, then the buzzer sounded and arms and legs started thrashing towards the inner marina. With the water temperature at 26C and so few competitors in the wave, this open-water swim provided a more
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TW Race Report: Tri Windermere
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
for wondering if they'd turned up at the same venue; in 2010 the rain came down in torrents, but this year's event was blessed with sunshine.The perfect conditions made for a trouble-free swim in the lake. The 43K undulating bike leg didn't present too many
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TW Race Report: Tighnabruaich Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
. With the west Scotland coastline providing an idyllic backdrop, swimmers made quick work of the first leg, thanks to the calm, sheltered waters of the Kyles of Bute. Teenager Lewis Murchie, the only junior in the race, was first out of the water, in 9
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TW Race Report: Blithfield Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
mouthfuls of mucky water when the swim leg of your triathlon takes place in a reservoir for drinking water.Athletes took advantage of the good weather conditions to make quick work of the two-lap 1.5K swim. The bike course was a scenic 40K trek through
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Improve Your Stride Sequence
By on 03/05/2011 10:31:41
Perfect your running technique from impact to takeoff
shorter strides and land closer to your body."HipsMost runners don't extend their hips properly because their legs don't stretch back enough, says Jay Dicharry, director of the Speed Clinic at the University of Virginia, US. They compensate by landing
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Your First Triathlon
By on 24/11/2009 16:03:19
Choosing your first race shouldn't be as challenging as racing it
force a night away from home.Crowded swim and cycle legs can intimidate any novice triathletes. Finding your bike and kit in transition can be a challenge. Big races sell out well before the event.
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Kit Upgrade: Wheels
By on 28/04/2011 11:28:39
When it comes to kit upgrades you can’t make a smarter move than a new set of wheels
Triathletes love kit and they love upgrading - it's a perfect match, or storm, depending on your outlook and bank balance. Upgrades are usually designed to make us go faster and because the bike leg is the longest section of a race it's here
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Real-Life Successes: Me? Speedwork???
By Stickless on 07/12/2005 10:03:37
Not so long ago, RW forum member Stickless thought that speedwork was something that happened to other runners. With help from her friends, she's now made it a permanent feature of her training
secondary school. Finally we stopped to rest before starting the speedwork. My legs were already shaking.The proposed course was the perimeter of the cricket pitch. It didn't look too intimidating. Even shaking legs could get round it. I felt confident
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Four Marathons in 24 hours
By mr immune on 18/04/2011 23:40:29
I ran the London Marathon route four times in 24 hours
for Shooting Star CHASE Childrens Hospice. This was a tough, tough run, as 104.8miles on road is not good for the legs, as mine are telling me at the moment as my quads are sore to touch, and the blisters on the balls of both feet, which I failed to keep at bay
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London Marathon At 50!
By Away With The Fairies on 20/04/2011 11:40:50
My goal was to run a marathon in under 4 hours so I could be officially classed as 'good for my age'.
runners being carried away by the St John's Ambulance or receiving medical treatment at the side of the road and I felt the added challenge of not becoming one of them. I finally managed to cross the finish line, by moving my legs in a motion slightly
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