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Ride Out The Winter
By on 18/11/2009 17:33:20
An off-season bike-maintenance checklist for triathletes of all levels
bracket, back of the fork crown and so on for gunk. Clean it, then if you spot any cracks, dents or rust, seek professional help from your local bike shop. If you plan to... ride the turbo trainerRemember to wipe the sweat off your bike after each turbo-training
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End the Tri Season in Style
By Michelle Arthurs on 16/09/2011 10:00:00
Don't hit the couch just yet - get your head down, keep racing and end the season on a high
. Winter trainingAge-group world champion (30-34) Jill Parker says, "Winter training is tough, so while you are super-fit from all you've been doing over summer, it is best to give yourself a kick now and reap the rewards later."However, it isn't always
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BIG Half-Marathon Index
By on 22/06/2009 10:28:25
Tackle your first (or next) half-marathon with the help of our best hints, tips and training schedules
're building up to 13.1 miles for the first time, or planning to smash your PB, we've got everything you'll need to get you to the finish line in style. Our Essential Weekly Newsletter From the end of June to September each year, we run a 12-week training
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Secrets of the Marathon Chefs
By Peter Jaret on 14/11/2011 11:20:31
Discover the tastiest ways to fuel your body from four kitchen wizards who regularly tackle the big 26.2
ate delivered energy and good nutrition. That meant turning to whole foods."Appleman lost six stone and ran his first marathon. The key has been planning. "It can be tough to find healthy options on the go," says Appleman. Nutritionist Ruth Carpenter
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Pose your questions to Speedo's experts
By on 17/06/2011 10:13:37
Introducing a series of live forum Q+As taking place in May and June
training is too much? (May 13) Hollie Avil, GB triathlete Conquer the Open Water: How to Improve Your Time (May 20) Sean Kelly, Open water coach Best Laid Plans: Looking Ahead to the 2012 Olympics (May 27) Rebecca
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Andrew Lemoncello: Q&A
By Alice Palmer on 26/04/2010 08:00:00
Hot from his marathon debut, we caught up with Andrew Lemoncello - the first Briton across the line in the 2010 Virgin London Marathon
takes a long-term view and every year the training gets slightly more intense in terms of mileage.Q. You missed the last Commonwealth Games because of university exams - are you planning to compete in this year's Commonwealth Games in Delhi? We
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Race SOS: Feeling Sick
By Courtney Johnson on 10/01/2011 14:32:45
Feeling sick during or after a race is common but you're not entirely at the mercy of your troubled stomach
cause an electrolyte imbalance, which can also lead to nausea," says Taylor.Having a race-day nutrition plan is the best step for combating exercise-induced nausea. Some athletes set their watch to beep when it's time to take in fluids. "Develop a fluid
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Setting Goals for Next Season
By on 18/11/2009 12:32:49
Now that the days are becoming shorter and colder you should be making plans for next season. How well you perform in 2010 will depend on the daily, midway and long-term goals you set yourself now
into three time phases - daily goals, midway goals and target goals.Daily goals provide a focus for your daily training sessions and will, like the other goals, depend on your level of fitness and what your plans are for the coming season. Midway goals
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Q+A: Why am I heavy-legged and lethargic?
By Alison McConnell on 09/09/2000 10:02:10
Our experts answer real-life questions
Q Three weeks into a retirement (after 32 years of shift work) that I hoped would see my return to serious competitive running, my plans have been thwarted. Ive become incredibly heavy legged when I run. A blood test has shown that Ive a high
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My 2004 London Marathon
By Banksie on 23/04/2004 12:07:38
How was it for you? - Quotes and pictures from London 04
crowded and it was difficult. Although I didn't mind the weather, my fingers were numb at the end! Anyway, its not put me off - I'll be there next year - this time sustaining no training injuries beforehand AND planning the end escape better! Plan to do
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