that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around
There’s no denying it: triathlon is the sport of the moment. Statistics show more than 100,000 Brits raced the triple last year, turning out at 400 different UK events. Single-sport athletes looking for their next fitness challenge, those fending
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
triathlon bike, use the following checklist to guide you through the process. Contact the closest triathlon club and ask them to recommend the best local bike shop that specialises in serving triathletes. For a better deal on a new bike, buy in mid- to late
Q) What tips would you offer to runners wanting to move into triathlons?A) It’s good to link up with a triathlon club if you’re starting from nowhere, then you’ve got a few swim and bike sessions to go to and you'll get used to training with people
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to improve your front crawl is to seek a second opinion. "It's always good to get some advice from a trained eye," says Williams. "Go along to your local triathlon club and ask the swimming coach to assess your technique." You may find it tough
,” says Williams. “Go along to your local triathlon club and ask the swimming coach to assess your technique.” You may find it tough in the beginning, but if you switch from breaststroke to front crawl, you should easily knock seconds from your swim time
Once upon a time long-distance triathlon was seen as something of a grail, holy or unholy, depending on how you felt about a 140-mile race. It was the preserve of the experienced, the specialists and, maybe, the slightly unhinged. Not any more
their arms without warning. Try carrying keys in your pocket; the jingling sound will let them know you're approaching.Richard Melik, a runner and triathlete with Serpentine Triathlon Club, has noted a clear difference between town and country runners: "When
