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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 18/11/2009 09:36:57
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
marathon race pace OR 13 minutes above marathon pace• 5 minutes easy jogFive top tips for time efficiency1 Divide your timeCycle at weekends, run and swim in the week. In most cases you are more likely to improve your cycling by doing two high-quality rides
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TW Interviews: Helen Jenkins
By on 29/06/2011 12:16:39
Find out why race day nerves won’t be getting the better of Helen Jenkins as she prepares for her London 2012 qualification races
strategies for coping with race day nerves - and the pressure of being the 2012 Olympic triathlon favourite.Do you have a strategy going into the Olympic qualification races?I'd like it to be a hard swim, hard bike, hard run - but I've got to prepared
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In For The Long Haul: Ironman Training (Preview)
By Chris Goodfellow on 04/08/2009 11:35:20
There are few events that will test you as much as an Ironman. It's an enormous undertaking, but with the right preparation, and by following the advice from our experts, you can do it (non-subscriber preview)
Photo by: Bakke-Svensson/Ironman An Ironman triathlon is an emotional experience. The physical and mental challenge presented by the event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run) slowly removes the layers
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Expert Q&A: Ironman insights from coach Mark Kleanthous
By on 02/04/2012 15:58:12
Catch the highlights from our recent live webchat, when coach and Ironman Mark Kleanthous answered all your questions about going long live in the forums
am not too late what are your top five ironman bike tips? I have competed in tris for six years including four 70.3 races.Vicky clarke 5My top IronMan tips are:Complete an open water swim or an interval swim set before before cycling straight
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Cycling Secrets: Revealed
By Liz King on 12/04/2011 11:37:44
Confused by cycling jargon? Look no further than our guide to bike basics
: for many people swimming is the least-favoured discipline but others have no more than the most rudimentary understanding of a bike: 'you pedal and it moves' seems to be about it. But if you're going to be a strong triathlete you need to understand how your
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Finish Fine
By Dr Victor Thompson on 18/11/2009 12:32:03
As the triathlon season draws to a close it's only natural to feel a little deflated, but with these tips and tactics you'll be able to come back even stronger next year
mountain bike and hitting the trails, or enjoying some open-water swimming while the water is still warm will also help to recharge your batteries. Take twoIf a race didn't go to plan, or you did not finish, you can still avoid feeling disappointed
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Mind How You Go
By Jj on 06/05/2008 13:28:31
The mental agony of an injury can often be worse than the physical pain - here's how to deal with the psychological hurdle of being sidelined
ligament with the slip and then smashed the bone," he says. "The knee was really swollen for a while, but almost immediately I was swimming and biking on it to try and get it moving again. Icing also helped reduce the swelling."TR took advice from a physio
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The Club Culture
By on 18/11/2009 16:22:22
Joining a club may seem daunting, but it could make you a better triathlete
of learning more about the three triathlon disciplines. In a single swimming session you might learn why you're not gliding through the water with ease, but you can also pick up transition tips, find out what to eat and drink on the bike, chat about a pair
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Forum v Ironman Zurich: The Day Of Truth
By Daniel Benson on 21/07/2005 11:02:19
27 RW members - some of whom didn't even own bikes - have just finished eight months of training for Ironman Zurich. Read how they tackled the 16 hour race
at this grueling triathlon distance. Seen as one of the ultimate one-day endurance races, it's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and a 26.2-mile run. Yet more than 20 forumites quickly signed up. What's more, only three had taken on an Ironman before. Among two dozen
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9 Ways To Boost Your Energy
By Marc Bloom on 29/09/2004 15:12:14
Run more, feel livelier! Just one of the tips in this non-subscriber preview of our full energy-boosting article
. To make sure this doesn’t happen to you, here are 30 top tips for magazine subscribers. Otherwise, enjoy these 9 as a preview - and if you want to subscribe, you can save save 30% right here.Running and Exercise1. Give yourself a daily highTry to run
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