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Elites At Christmas
By Michael Donlevy on 14/12/2010 16:41:50
Do elites train on Christmas day or are they tucking into a full roast? We discovered their festive plans and party secrets.
The elites are different: they have to maintain their discipline during Christmas. Of course if someone brings along Guitar Hero or makes a batch of refreshing mojitos, all bets are off!Find out what your favourite triathletes get up to in the festive season in our slideshow.Pict...
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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
people so you motivate each other. Do a road or cross-country race and use the treadmills together at your local gym. Join a tri club and use the sessions and advice on offer." - Tim Don "Tell yourself that training in the miserable winter makes you a
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Break Bad Training Habits
By on 18/11/2009 15:10:50
Very few triathletes have perfect training technique and race preparation but there are a number of common errors that you can easily correct
focused competitors."Mental acuity is essential," says Tim Rogers, "and to make sure I don't lose concentration on the bike I am constantly measuring my current speed against my average speed. Always, always try to improve your average speed and fight
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TW Race Report: Toshiba Windsor Triathlon
By Louise Steggals on 05/09/2011 12:00:00
pace on the bike. But powerful headwinds allowed the chasing pack to catch up, so the leaders had to dig deep as they headed for home. Tim Don was race favourite (he won here in 2009 and 2010) but he struggled somewhat on the exposed sections
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Fast Abs (Preview)
By Alyssa Shaffer on 26/02/2009 13:05:26
Forget crunches. If you want to get faster, fitter and stronger, you need to train your core like a runner (non-subscriber preview)
gunning for PBs – can benefit from this detailed approach. "Ironically, so many runners don't discover the importance of core stability until they are laid up. But when all the muscles involved in running are supported, you don't get as many injuries
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Building Bricks
By Ruth Emmett on 03/08/2010 15:23:39
Become a better runner by jumping on the saddle and heading for the pool
Triathlete Tim Don wiped the floor with more experienced runners at this year's Great Manchester Run 10K, coming in just a minute after Haile Gebrselassie at 28:56. So what's a triathlete's secret weapon? Brick sessions: more varied and more intense
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TW Race Report: Norseman Xtreme Triathon
By on 03/10/2011 10:00:00
Distance: 3.8K/ 180K/ 42.2KWhere: Eidfjord, NorwayWhen: August 6First man: Tim DeBoom 11:18:52First woman: Susanne Buckenlei 13:10:37Last finisher: 20:38:50No of finishers: 223The telephone rings. It's my friend Alan. "Do you want the bad news
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10K Q&As
By Sean Fishpool and Bud Baldaro on 06/05/2002 11:49:17
Can you train for a marathon and a 10K at the same time; should you drink in a 10K; and more
Standfirst: Author: Sean Fishpool and Bud BaldaroPics: Tim De FriscoIssue date: sep99 / Perfect 10 panelKeywords:--Q: How often can I race 10Ks?A:If you want to improve, dont race too often: with a solid training background, you can safely race up
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Sweat Surrender
By Alison Hamlett and Michael Donlevy on 09/08/2010 12:19:44
Your body temperature and the amount you sweat can have a major impact on your performance. Here’s why it happens – and how you can stay cool as things heat up
heat with the humidity in the UK."Tim Don, 2006 ITU World Champion"At the 2005 World Championships in Japan I collapsed on the run through heat exhaustion. The lake was about 30°C, which I didn't take into consideration. Also, the bike was harder than I
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Top Tips for Race Day
By on 18/11/2009 13:48:14
Whether you aim to win, set a personal best or simply finish, these expert tips will help you perform at your best on race day
with wheels from a home-improvement store," advises Kiddle.5. It's all about the timingWake up early - "Three and a half hours before the start," says former World Triathlon Champion Tim Don. Start times are often staggered, so the right time to wake up
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