at the same time.Why? Testosterone? Fear of ageing? Mindless machismo? Nope. Its just great to annihilate someone who challenges you. And its just as much fun in a running event as it is behind the wheel of a car.Okay, I admit it Im a closet competitor
at the same time.Why? Testosterone? Fear of ageing? Mindless machismo? Nope. It’s just great to annihilate someone who challenges you. And it’s just as much fun in a running event as it is behind the wheel of a car.Okay, I admit it – I’m a closet competitor
sport, swim-bike-run is just the sort of challenge some people are looking for. But how helpful are their former sports when it comes to doing well in triathlon?We asked seven triathletes from different sporting backgrounds to sum up their experiences
can perform well spinning between 80 and 100 rpms. Choose according to your muscle-fibre makeup as well as your fitness level and gear selection.Quick Tip: Most people prefer running outdoors to putting in a session on the treadmill but at this time
can only make a sensible assessment from mile 18 onwards. – SkipIf you are doing run/walk, do it from the beginning (crowds permitting). – NessieDon't let the adrenaline take over, even if you’re running at a speed that is slower than you trained at
This section is adapted from No Need For Speed - A Beginner's Guide To The Joy Of Running, by John Bingham. Buy this book!Many adult-onset athletes believe that living an active lifestyle would be easier if they could trade the body they have
"I got a huge cheer and a bouquet of flowers"—Lyn WhitesideAre you worried about finishing last in a race? The good news is that if you're reading this article, the chances of it actually happening are very small. Big beginner-friendly races
at the water bottle in my hand, held out the small cup he was clutching, and gasped, “Would you mind?” I started to fill his cup, then instinctively handed him the bottle. He thanked me softly, and kept running. I don’t know what the last two miles of his
This section is adapted from the book, Triathlon Training in Four Hours a Week: From Beginner to Finish Line in Just Six Weeks, by Eric Harr1. Choose your starting position wisely. If the triathlon you've entered has a mass start (meaning all
offers in relation to your ability.Some clubs are better than others at breaking down perceptions, particularly in the way they market and organise their sessions. Many triathlon clubs put on beginner-specific sessions, or split groups to maintain even
