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Stay Motivated
By Midgie Thompson on 11/01/2010 15:56:41
If you want to improve your performance, you must set goals, prepare for hard work and expect the occasional setback. Going for gold is tough, but the rewards are great
, injury. Be assured, you are not alone.World-class triathlete Richard Stannard (10 times the fastest swimmer in the London Triathlon) was gearing up for a great 2009 season when, at the end of May, he was hit by a car while training on his bike
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Turn Disaster Into Triumph
By Amy Swan on 31/03/2010 15:59:08
At the time, a DNF or DNS can seem like the worst day of your life. It really isn't but you still have to deal with the disappointment and focus on the next challenge
.That was the nightmare in which navy triathlete Charlie Pennington found himself in 2009. His main aim had been to make it to Australia's Gold Coast for the World Championships and he decided to take his wife and eight-month-old son on the 12,000-mile trip. It was a big
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Inside our May 2010 issue
By on 07/04/2010 10:50:05
May 2010Here's what you'll find in this month's issue.Subscribe online now to make a significant saving on the newsstand price. Plus, you'll also receive full access to all our premium online content, and our entire events calendar.If you have a
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End the Tri Season in Style
By Michelle Arthurs on 16/09/2011 10:00:00
Don't hit the couch just yet - get your head down, keep racing and end the season on a high
The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter
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Best Winter Workouts
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 15:36:26
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact
hours; and the weekends are cold, damp and miserable. Your first triathlon of the year may be months away. All things considered, staying in bed with a mug of hot chocolate has much more appeal than a bone-numbing bike ride. After all, missing one little
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
, and they all get so much from listening to each other; it's very motivational," he says.2. Go the extra mile If you haven't changed your race distance since you started triathlons, then the chances are your training hasn't change much, either. Even if you
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Take on a New Challenge
By Bryce Dyer on 26/05/2011 15:30:19
If your racing schedule is starting to feel a little familiar, it might be time for a new test
time of 10:30; the record still stands. At the World Surf Lifesaving Championships held in Cornwall in 1994, the wave that hit the women's surf ski race capsized most of a heat and one woman received whiplash when she was launched into the air still
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Q+A: How can I get the most out of after-work training sessions?
By on 12/04/2011 11:18:43
of running for an hour, you might schedule a track workout for 30 minutes. Do an easy warm-up, and then run 4x400m at your 5K pace, with an easy 200m recovery jog between intervals. You can add a repeat every 1-2 weeks, until you're up to, say, eight. If you
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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 24/11/2009 17:07:13
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
. You would be better served doing, for example, two back-to-back 15-minute efforts at your 25-mile time trial pace, or some other planned session that is specific to your Olympic-distance triathlon. It is also important to acknowledge
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Best Winter Workouts (Preview)
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 16:00:20
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact (non-subscriber preview)
hours; and the weekends are cold, damp and miserable. Your first triathlon of the year may be months away. All things considered, staying in bed with a mug of hot chocolate has much more appeal than a bone-numbing bike ride. After all, missing one little
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