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Meet The UK's Paratriathletes
By Simon Griffiths on 19/11/2009 15:52:05
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
and the efforts of the British Triathlon Federation, race organisers and triathlon clubs around the country.Britain's top paratriathletes certainly work for their success. Sara Butler, 2009 British Champion in the Tri 7 category, trains for 11 hours each week
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The Growth of Paratriathlon
By on 19/11/2009 12:36:34
Paratriathlon is becoming the sport of choice for disabled athletes and may even be a Paralympic sport in 2016. We investigate the reasons for its success and talk to some of the UK's finest paratriathletes
and the efforts of the British Triathlon Federation, race organisers and triathlon clubs around the country.Britain's top paratriathletes certainly work for their success. Sara Butler, 2009 British Champion in the Tri 7 category, trains for 11 hours each week
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Time to Take Control
By Alison Hamlett on 23/11/2009 16:08:22
Because of his bipolar disorder, Matt Harmston was overweight and drinking far too much. Then he chanced across late-night footage of an Ironman competition and his life began to change
as a schoolboy and as an adult liked to watch sport, but it still took him a while to go to along to Sheffield Tri Club, his local club. He explained his situation to head coach Bob Pringle - "How I might not find triathlon as easy as other people
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Take Your Training On Holiday
By Charlotte Ricca-Smith on 23/11/2009 15:19:52
When you take a holiday, the temptation will be to leave your training at home, but it's a much better idea to take it with you
to ensure you still enjoy a decent workout."Ride in an easy gear to increase your cadence, so you that you're spinning the pedals much faster than everyone else," suggests Steve Gershon, coach for Cambridge Triathlon Club and Hoddesdon Swimming Club. "Most
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Spring In Your Steps
By on 18/11/2009 10:30:06
It's time to pick up the pace and get ready for race season
, and they all get so much from listening to each other; it's very motivational," he says.2. Go the extra mile If you haven't changed your race distance since you started triathlons, then the chances are your training hasn't change much, either. Even if you
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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
The season is coming to an end, so you'd be forgiven for looking forward to a bit of a rest. But not yet. There is still time left to go that extra mile and squeeze in some fantastic results to keep you inspired and motivated throughout winter
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Winter Training Tips
By on 18/11/2009 17:21:18
Come rain, hail, sleet or snow - or all four - these tips from the top will help keep you in shape during winter
people so you motivate each other. Do a road or cross-country race and use the treadmills together at your local gym. Join a tri club and use the sessions and advice on offer." - Tim Don "Tell yourself that training in the miserable winter makes you a
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New Year, New You: 20 Running Resolutions
By Alice Palmer on 01/01/2010 15:50:00
20 simple ideas to help you get more from your favourite sport
ideas to help you fulfil your 2010 potential... Make it a milestoneWhether it's your very first race, the decision to tackle fells, a marathon, an ultra or a triathlon, make 2010 a year to remember by challenging yourself to completing a huge milestone
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Running Resolutions You Can Keep
By Runner's World on 21/12/2002 00:40:31
Pick three or four of these changes, stick to them, and watch the difference!
of assessing your progress, but sometimes it creates pressure that you just dont need.I resolve to Join a running clubWhy? A club will add structure, motivation and competition to your running, as well as adding a new social dimension to your favourite sport
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Zero To Marathon Hero
By Runner's World on 10/03/2008 09:36:41
One man's quest to transform himself from average runner to Olympic-standard marathoner in just two years
packed away and everyone had gone - a demoralising and humiliating experience that left me with little motivation to ever run again.By 16 years old, all I did was play video games and eat junk food. As a result, my weight had ballooned to 17 stone, and my
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