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	Learn to Love Open Water By on 23/11/2009 17:32:21 Most triathletes come to the sport through running or cycling, which means that swimming can pose problems. But even if you thrash about the pool as if you're very angry at something, you can learn to love the water It would never previously have occurred to me to seek out external help to improve my swimming or even to have a sense of introspection about it. But now, on the cusp of my first serious triathlon season, the obvious limitations of my swimming have become

	Stay Motivated By Midgie Thompson on 11/01/2010 15:56:41 If you want to improve your performance, you must set goals, prepare for hard work and expect the occasional setback. Going for gold is tough, but the rewards are great , injury. Be assured, you are not alone.World-class triathlete Richard Stannard (10 times the fastest swimmer in the London Triathlon) was gearing up for a great 2009 season when, at the end of May, he was hit by a car while training on his bike

	What You're Missing On The Forum By Runner's World on 30/08/2006 09:57:07 A rolling digest of highlights to amuse and inform... updated August 30 and wondered how quickly you can get ready for a race? It happens in Triathlon Land, too. Just look at the desperation in “10 Day Training Plan! - Sprint Tri Newbie!!"” and how gently it's handled... The Gear section is never complete without a new thread about

	RW Test: Speed and distance monitors By Runner's World on 04/12/2008 08:27:21 RW tests adidas miCoach, Suunto X10, Oregon Scientific SE300, Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, Polar RS800CX, Garmin Forerunner 405, Nike+ iPod Touch was not ideal..Summary A budget option for the technologically competent. How It Rated Set-up 5 Functionality 6 Accuracy 6 Value for money 8 Added Features 7 TOTAL 32 Timex Bodylink Ironman Triathlon, £175Contact www.timex.com Timex is one of the pioneers

	Reach Your Peak for Race Day By on 18/11/2009 13:26:05 Don't just plod your way through the last few training weeks before a rece - these sessions are the ideal opportunity to sharpen your speed and help you reach your physical and mental peak just in time for race day , in and out of the saddle, and practise changing gears.Run"The peaking process for triathlon is complicated by the fact that there are three different sports involved. Running takes longer to recover from than cycling and cycling takes longer to recover from

	Ship Mates By Alison Fraser on 26/07/2006 10:06:28 Ironman Frankfurt was just as tough for its supporters as it was for those taking part reports Alison Fraser triathlon, supporters (from now on they’re called sherpas) are often a pre-requisite for an enjoyable race experience. You may not know it at the time but giving a yell of encouragement can be the difference in someone giving up or having the motivation

	RW Test: Backpacks By Runner's World on 11/01/2009 13:58:20 RW tests The North Face Ion, Salomon Fusion, Karrimor Marathon, Camelbak Octane 8, OMM Classic Marathon, Rocket Bag, Terra Nova Laser, Raidlight Runner R Light -rounder that accommodates a lot of kit, but streamlined enough to run easily with. How It Rated Comfort 9 Stability 10 Weight 8 Capacity 9 Extra Pockets 7 TOTAL 43 Rocket Bag, £135 Capacity 38 litres Contact www.triathlon-elite.net This bag is a bottomless pit

	Phase It In: How To Periodise Your Training By Alice Palmer on 17/08/2009 12:52:03 Get the best out of your training time with a little forward planning how many times you want to reach your peak. If you're training for one big event – like an Ironman triathlon – the whole year could be one macrocycle. But if you're a 10K devotee, you might want to prepare to peak a couple of times throughout the year

	How To Look After Your Bike By Nicola Joyce on 24/11/2009 11:32:01 Look after your bike and it will look after you Regular checksTrain all you like, but if you have a problem with your bike in a race it's going to put a serious dent in your time. All bikes pick up wear and tear - so all triathletes need to be aware of how to make repairs quickly. Follow this simple guide to DIY bike maintenan...

	TW Interviews: Team Sky Cyclist Alex Dowsett By on 06/07/2011 18:00:00 An Olympic gold, a time trial win in the Tour de France and World Championship glory - Team Sky rider Alex Dowsett doesn't ask for much. We caught up with the up-and-coming time trial specialist snack it's just CNP bars or fruit. I'll admit that it can be tough.Where does London 2012 fit into your plans?It's the big target for me. Everything I'm doing is geared towards that. To win a medal in London would be quite a tall order because of my age