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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 18/11/2009 09:36:57
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
to 10 watts (if you happen to have a power meter). The benefits of this session apply equally to both short- and long-distance athletes.53-minutes continuous cycling as follows:• 10-minutes warm up at 60-70 per cent of your maximum heart rate (calculate
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Effective Brick Sessions
By Rick Kiddle on 18/11/2009 09:37:02
Ease your transition between disciplines with these simple but effective swim-to-bike and bike-to-run brick sessions
to the run will give you a physical and mental boost on race day but shouldn't be the only brick session you do. It's vital to include a wider variety of combinations to keep you motivated and help you to reach your goals.Training toolsUsing a heart-rate
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Lunchtime Training Specials
By on 23/11/2009 16:14:03
Make the most of your lunch break with these speedy sessions
these points - the difficult one is swimming. In a race we cannot keep looking at our heart-rate monitor or stopwatch," says Bill Black, who coached the GB Men's Triathlon Team at the Sydney Olympics. "But if we train at a certain pace in the pool we can keep
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Improve Your Base Fitness
By Steve Lumley on 19/11/2009 17:56:53
To swim, bike and run faster and for longer, you must work on your advanced fitness, but you neglect the basics at your peril
, an indication that a significant contribution is being made from the anaerobic energy system. Training intensity therefore needs to be low - around 55-70 per cent of maximum heart rate, or conversational effort (if you can't easily carry on a conversation
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