Dr Victor Thompson is a sports psychologist, as well as a keen triathlete who has represented Great Britain and Ireland. In 2005 he raced for Ireland at the Triathlon World Championships in Hawaii and in 2010 and 2011 he finished 11th in his age
easyand RUN for 20 minutes easy SWIM for 10 minutes easy; CYCLE for 10 minutes easy Sun Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Race Day KeyBilateral Breathing to both sides
Standfirst: 4 surefire stride-improvers for mile racingAuthor: Sean Fishpool and Steve SmythePics:Issue date: aug01 /mile panelKeywords:uan59--Theres more to running than running, as any tuned-in coach will tell you. Thats especially the case over
, sodium, calcium and magnesium in your diet. You can also incorporate plyometric exercises (ie bounding and hopping) into your sessions, to improve the strength and endurance of your leg muscles. An ideal time to incorporate plyometrics is before a speed
Get properly warmed upWarm up thoroughly before your mile time trial and race. Jog for 10 minutes or so and then perform some strides. It's fine to do some mobilisations and dynamic stretches, but don't hold static stretches - research shows
it topped up throughout the year.Base fitness firstTriathletes often don't realise that the advanced fitness components are dependent on base fitness. Strength endurance depends on strength and endurance; anaerobic endurance is dependent on endurance
Running at different paces will not only add variety to your training, it’s also the most effective way to enhance your overall performance. Short, fast bursts will improve your racing sharpness and your body’s capacity to pump blood and oxygen
take you on a journey of exploration? Our slideshow contains a whole year's worth of races to aim for, challenging your speed, stamina, strength and skill. Whether you pick and mix or take on the whole challenge, the chances are that 2011 will be your
take you on a journey of exploration? Our slideshow provides a whole year's worth of races to aim for, challenging your speed, stamina, strength and skill. Whether you pick and mix or take on the whole challenge, the chances are that 2011 will be your
importantly, shorter races can pinpoint strengths and weaknesses. If you struggle with hills, for instance, you know to ratchet up the strength work. If you run out of steam before the end of the race, you need to focus on long runs. Alternatively, another
