Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
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
Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training
of my daily commute? Can I replace interval sessions, hill work and long runs on my way to the office?A The first obvious thing to remember is that bike miles and running miles arent equivalent. If you were to run at, say, eight miles an hour, you
way to prepare for a speedy run? Then hit the pedals and try a speedy cycle. "A fast spin on a bike prepares you for the rapid turnover of a speed session," says triathlon coach Shannon Paterson (pt2achieve.com). "Start at a cadence of 80
distance race he ever entered as a teenager. He obviously had legs, guts, and stamina from the go.He also won a more recent running race. This time it was a run-bike-run affair called the Dirty Duathlon in Rocky Hill, Texas, back in December 2002
) 13%Road cycling 13%Gym (classes) 13%Mountain biking 10%Power Walking 4%Triathlon 3%Adventure Racing 2%Skiing 8% AND... I have run for charity in the last 12 months... No 63%Yes 37%I have been injured in the last 12 months... Yes 53%No 47%(NB
after getting off my bike, because I reckon I'm thoroughly warmed up. – IronwolfFor my next race I'll certainly be doing a much more extensive warm-up. Last road race I did at Caernarfon, I got to the venue too late and only had time for a few strides
to use repairing weary muscles. However, if it’s more likely a case of mental exhaustion, going for a leisurely bike ride or swim could help put a spring back in your step. Lastly...Enjoy it! Cross-training shouldn’t seem like an extra chore. Instead, use
back into it full time and glad of the break. The break has helped my mind and motivation as well as my body, because I'm far more keen to run now than I was a month after London. In fact I've just taken up triathlon. – BowiPodGetting straight back
