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Routine Questions
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 16:03:25
Don't expect to see fitness improvements if you train at the same level, doing the same routine, week in, week out. If you want to become fitter and stronger, follow these tips in the weeks and months ahead
Go easy more oftenThe physiological adaptations that increase your speed happen during recovery, not training. Leg-searing rides and runs put your body under great physical stress. To cope with that kind of pressure your body strengthens itself
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Best Lunchtime Sessions
By on 19/11/2009 10:05:13
Can you turn your one-hour lunch break into an effective training session? The answer is yes, but it requires a little planning
the distances that you pick up the pace. Run hard to a landmark, jog to recover, run to the next landmark, recover, and so on. “It’s important to emphasise variety and if you are using the same circuit around the streets or a park you can start to measure your
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The Sex Factor: Gender in Triathlon
By Daisy Rogers on 06/04/2011 12:35:49
Gender differences matter when it comes to triathlon training, racing or even eating
In triathlon men and women race side by side. This wise policy engenders a sense of camaraderie that is one of the most appealing aspects of our sport. But there are certain physical attributes and psychological traits specific to each sex
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Winter Training Tips
By on 18/11/2009 17:21:18
Come rain, hail, sleet or snow - or all four - these tips from the top will help keep you in shape during winter
and become stronger." - Alex Lewis "Start to replace high-glycaemic index foods with low ones. I use the Heart Zones UK food charts developed by Sally Edwards, the American triathlon legend. This breaks food into seven zones and all you have to do is move
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Ironman Podcasts
By Alison King on 18/11/2009 12:15:06
In the beginning, training for an Ironman was a lonely business for the elite few who chose the sport, but as more and more people became involved, technology began to catch up with their needs and has helped change the way triathletes train
podcasts, providing a weekly fix of all things Ironman. Every Tuesday he and triathlon coach John Newsom record their hotly anticipated podcast in their studio (Eyles's bedroom) in Christchurch, New Zealand.It all started when Eyles was a top New Zealand
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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
Alcatraz Triathlon offers one of the world's toughest swims, the Alpe d'Huez has its iconic mountainous bike leg and the Wimbleball 70.3 has a run section that is littered with hills. Sometimes, just leaving your stopwatch behind and succeeding against
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
of Chrissie Wellington winning the Hawaii Ironman and his life changed."It struck me how happy and normal she seemed, despite doing these superhuman feats, and I decided I wanted to have a go at triathlon," he recalls. Harmston, who is now 38, enjoyed running
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Meet The UK's Paratriathletes
By Simon Griffiths on 19/11/2009 15:52:05
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
hadn't been on a bike for years until I started doing triathlons. I absolutely adore it."One highlight of Butler's triathlon experience to date has been the support of Birmingham Running and Triathlon Club. "I've been really welcomed into the club," she
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The Power of Positive Thinking
By on 18/11/2009 12:44:09
Your physical preparation for a triathlon will be meaningless unless you believe in yourself. There's no room for doubt on the big day
confidence levels is by doing visualisation exercises. Imagine that you are watching a film in which you are the lead character and where you are at your most confident and impressive. Visualise standing on the start line of your next triathlon and try
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The Growth of Paratriathlon
By on 19/11/2009 12:36:34
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
Paratriathlon's popularity is skyrocketing. Last year there were more than 350 triathlon race starts by paratriathletes in the UK, an increase of an astonishing 500 per cent on the 2006 race season. And these numbers probably underestimate total
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