for him and not sacrifice my race. The way we race suits each other; Alistair likes a fast swim and a fast bike and so do I. We never sacrifice our own race but we do work together and we probably will again at the Olympics. Its one of our main strengths
haven’t lost my motivation, but seeing friends race does inspire me and hopefully that makes the healing process quicker. The stress fractures were diagnosed nine weeks ago so I’m finally getting back into running. I’ve been walking a lot and swimming
problem, to be honest. It’s great to win world titles but every season offers me a new opportunity to improve. One of my secrets is that I have improved each year so it’s been a natural progression for me. I just try to become better at swimming, biking
! – BeansJoin the threadEXERCISE EQUATIONSIf three miles of cycling is equal to one mile of running, one mile of swimming is equal to how many miles of running or cycling? – Georgia's DadI don't think three miles cycling is equal to one mile of running. I
in with the movement that you're creating and therefore help you keep a rhythm, while acting as a distraction," Thompson adds.8. Best foot forwardMark Shepherd says that most triathletes neglect their running technique. "Many swim like fish and bike like Lance
to protect itself but in doing so raises the pressure on the underlying bone. Ow!You need to limit your mileage for the next 7-10 days, but maintain your fitness – bike, swim, gym. Roll your ITB and calves. Stretch out the front of your hip. Take anti
hard with 200m of jogging. This sounds like something an Olympic champion might do, but you can easily adapt it to your own needs and pace.4. Cross-training(12 per cent; 36 minutes)Even a mere half-hour of cross-training cycling, swimming, stair
and doing gentle exercises in the pool, and once I had my strength back I started swimming lengths. Then, when I could put more weight through my legs, I started cycling.I didn’t have a specific goal at this point. I was just trying to put my body back
that you could possibly shave minutes off your bike splits.Gear ratioUnlike running and swimming, equipment and aerodynamics are hugely important in cycling. Technophobes may yearn for the simplicity and purity of sports like running, but make no mistake
different transition times, different terrain and be held in different weather conditions.As a result there are no qualifying times in triathlon, as there are for age-group swimming championships, for example. Instead, you have to prove your worth in head
