Duathlon (run/bike/run) has existed as an organised sport since the early 1980s, when it was known as Biathlon. It continues to grow in popularity but it's probably fair to say that triathlon has received more of the multi-sport limelight
. Main: 45 minutes on rolling terrain keeping cadence moderate and changing gear when pedalling slows down. Cool-down: spin 5 minutes Lunch: RUN: 30 minutes steady. Evening: CYCLE: Warm-up: using gears. Main: 45 minutes concentrating on a tucked
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
-rate variability," says Dr Tim Church, coauthor of exercise guide Move Yourself. Think of it as having only two gears to tackle the Alpe d'Huez when you need 20. Low heart-rate variability leaves you at a higher risk for a fatal heart attack.Muscles:When you
and is in good working order. Something simple, such as the gears working properly, can make a huge difference to your enjoyment and speed. You must wear a helmet on race day so make sure that yours fits well and feels comfortable.It is not essential to have
Q I have an identity crisis. As a keen runner for the last 20 years, I have recently retired, but now I just cannot find the motivation to train properly. I climb into my car rather than my running gear. When I do go out for a run, any uphill
of 4:19, Rachel was well and truly hooked. Numerous races and half-marathon campaigns later, Rachel is now focusing on triathlon and gearing up for Ironman Switzerland this July. Ironman success stands and falls on entrants' pacing, so Rachel can't wait
cycling @ 100+revolutions per minute (rpm), 40 seconds recovery), 5 x (20 seconds harder gear, 40 seconds recovery), 10-minute recovery easy cycleFriday Swim session BSaturday Run session: 5-minute warm-up jog, 3 x (2-minute run, 1-minute jog, 30 seconds
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
advice anyone could give you when you're attempting the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon. The race was started four years ago by French triathlete and ITU 2002 World Long Distance Champion Cyrille Neveu. He used to invite friends to train with him in the area
