As you begin logging more bike miles, aches and pains can start cropping up. The usual culprits are poor riding position, imbalanced muscles, a weak core or just another birthday."With new riders, you can usually blame poor bike fit or equipment

. If you long for company, go with the group for the first few miles of bike or run training, then do your own thing.Warning signsIt's natural to feel twinges when you return to training after injury, but they should fade as you warm up. If pain keeps

on performance. Prevention is, of course, better than cure - there are simple exercises you can do that may help prevent these injuries from developing in the first place, or assist your recovery if they are already present.The nature of triathlon means that you

Triathlon is holistic. No other sport works so many muscle groups in so many ingeniously torturous ways. So it makes sense to think about the body from top to toe, inside and out. Bones, muscles, tendons and nerves work together and any problem can

For most triathletes the potential benefits of strength training are outweighed by the fear of gaining too much bulk, losing flexibility and having a diminished 'feel' for their sport. Let's get one thing clear: strength training for triathlon is not about

We've all had grim days when we've felt lethargic and fatigued as we slogged through training - days when our body has simply failed to respond as it should. And we all experience aches and pains that we think are to be expected in triathlon

of training, but working on it can help to not only improve your performance, but also prevent injuries and speed up the recovery process. What is flexibility?In short, flexibility refers to the range of motion (ROM) available in a joint or group of joints

expensive shoes will not prevent an injury but old, worn shoes will make one more likely.A good indicator that you are recovering from your injury is how the affected area feels in the morning. If there is no pain when you wake up or during your training you