shiny new PBs, but I'm realistic that with my current fitness levels my racing this year might be more about completing than competing.I've based my initial training plan on the Triathlete's World Ten-Week Olympic Distance Schedule (as used by TW's Fab
poor man's John Wayne.Scroll forward to late spring 2011, when Team TW decided to take on the Hyde Park Triathlon. After working on the Triathlete's World website for a year, I knew that I could no longer blame cycling itself for my irrational hatred
will greatly increase your stopping performance so replace them regularly. After you master these techniques, you'll be able to anticipate - a key skill for every triathlete, from beginner to world champion. When you anticipate that the rider in front of you
is rich in vitamins (especially C and K), minerals and dietary fibre, which keeps your digestive system running smoothly.This recipe was printed in the October 2011 edition of Triathlete's World magazine. Many thanks to tenderstem.co.uk for supplying
disease and some cancers. Low levels of folic acid in men have been associated with a decreased sperm count.This recipe was printed in the July 2011 edition of Triathlete's World magazine. Many thanks to lovebeetroot.co.uk for supplying this recipe.
between disciplines a little bit easier, we asked some professional triathletes for their tips on tackling every aspect of the race.Pre-race"I like to do a short run on the morning of my race. It helps to clear the mind, warm up the legs and offers a bit
for a run or ride past 8pm without lights or heavy layers of clothing. And this warmer climate also helps us to avoid muscle pulls from over-contracting."Spoilt for choiceSummer also puts a smile on triathletes' faces because it marks the beginning
to be the biggest and best ever with already over 60 forumites paid up and entered, including a record number of absolute beginners.Add to that the world-famous Pirate support crew - the envy of every non-Pirate triathlete - and a great time is guaranteed for all
, who was already twitching to do another race after taking part in the Dextro Energy Hyde Park Triathlon relay. And so, a few weeks later, I boarded the plane at Heathrow with only sheaf of Triathlete's World articles and my mounting hysteria to keep me
Triathletes are a driven bunch, always setting goals, generating plans and setting new challenges. The summer race season is the culmination of enormous effort and determination. Then, sooner than you thought possible, the main races are over - you
