Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
way? My new year's resolution might be to go swimming twice a week. Is that enough to strengthen my top half, or should I brave the gym?"– MightyfishYour best answers...If your upper body is getting tired, perhaps your running posture is wrong. Either
much less than usual, and I stopped competing. Run as often or far as you feel comfortable with; otherwise go for a swim, or walk as an alternative way to get out in the fresh air and get the blood going. – happy hippoBefore I became pregnant with twins
after a week or less. A good idea is to do some cross training: swimming, cycling or walking. But be very careful of doing quick breast stroke if you've recently run. It's an unnatural action for legs that are used to only going forwards or backwards
and in a more functional way. Using a rower is good providing your technique's good. Row at a pace that leaves you breathless but still able to talk a bit. What about stationary cycling or swimming? – SianceMix up your aerobic exerciseBasically the answer
Tri idiots (heroes) need a complete rest day because we need our arms for bike and swimming. But if you're marathon only, and you're not weight training your legs, upper body training shouldn't be an issue. If you were complaining of fatigue
whether Jane can make a digest of these responses that's fit for family viewing! – VelociraptorDitching the cool-down makes you faint and soreThink about it! Especially during 100m efforts, which I assume are at a fast pace, your muscles are making great
while that I hadn't worn my little hat (100% polyester from Sainsbury's), because I thought it would make me over-heat. I think I've proved that I need to wear the hat – I can just shove it down my tights when I get hot! – Swims
with broader feet may find a men's shoe more comfortable. – Orang UtanI think women's shoes are narrower in the heel. I've got two pairs of Brooks, one men's and one women's. No massive difference, but I can feel the heel difference. – Swims
much physical discomfort to get bored so I play mind games to keep going."fat buddha: "Pah, he ought to try a Decaman - 10 Ironman race distances. Swim 24 miles, bike 1120 miles and run 262 miles (10 maras) - all within 14 days..."
