faster for no extra effort. And many small gains can be made from improving your technique and training."Triathlon kit has evolved, too; the hi-tech fabrics and materials in your trisuit, and on your bike and running shoes, have been developed to maximise
Standfirst: What to do, what to takeAuthor:Pics:Issue date: May01 / xref Ultimate schedsKeywords:uan137--Before race day, you should have Tried your shoes and kit on a long run Found out how to get to the start 90 minutes before the gun goes Made a
race, whereas others prefer to pull on bike shorts and a shirt over their suits for the bike and run portions.Bike gloves (optional, but helpful for longer events such an Ironman event)Tool kit/spare tire: If you get a flat tyre during your warmup
30-min run at marathon pace Rest 2 x 1M session, timed 15-min run 1 hour inc 30 mins at marathon pace Week 16 20 mins easy Rest 30 mins easy, inc a few strides Rest Rest 20 mins jogging, in racing kit RACE DAY
- and Olympic-distance races as it familiarises the body with the bike-to-run changeover while you are working at a high intensity.This is a 90-minute bike interval and tempo run session with a high-speed transition. Set your running kit up as you would in a
from a running background, do not expect to record a personal best on the run leg because you will be tired after the swim and cycle. Your goal might be simply to finish the race, or to complete the course in a target time, such as three hours for a
it with you. "Don't be afraid to leave extra kit in transition," he says. "A pair of arm-warmers for the bike leg or a peaked hat for the run could mean the difference between a good race and a bad day. Little items can make a huge difference to your comfort
Here's how to race on the right foot from the people who learnt the hard wayStart SmallThe best way to approach racing is to start small. Whether youre planning to do your race as a one-off, or as the first step in a long running career, you
t reflect my overall fitness. I mean, there wasnt a lot I could do about it. I made lists, too travel plans (with large amounts of built-in disaster time), race-day kit lists, bad-weather emergency kit lists, baggage-bus kit lists, pre-race snacks lists
runs are the time to experiment with your kit (do you prefer shorts or tights; long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirts), experiment with how to drink water and how much to drink, and experiment with energy drinks, gels and bars.And remember, the goal
