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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
Paratriathlon's popularity is skyrocketing. Last year there were more than 350 triathlon race starts by paratriathletes in the UK, an increase of an astonishing 500 per cent on the 2006 race season. And these numbers probably underestimate total
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Best Winter Workouts (Preview)
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 16:00:20
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact (non-subscriber preview)
hours; and the weekends are cold, damp and miserable. Your first triathlon of the year may be months away. All things considered, staying in bed with a mug of hot chocolate has much more appeal than a bone-numbing bike ride. After all, missing one little
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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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Finish Fine
By Dr Victor Thompson on 18/11/2009 12:32:03
As the triathlon season draws to a close it's only natural to feel a little deflated, but with these tips and tactics you'll be able to come back even stronger next year
. Capitalise on your fitness and the warm(ish) weather by entering some events that are different to those you'd usually do: shorter, longer, more hilly or in a great location you've always wanted to visit. Outside triathlon, there are plenty of ways
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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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Best Winter Workouts
By Simon Griffiths on 19/02/2010 15:36:26
If you want to boost your performance in summer, you have to train consistently through winter. That's a very cold, hard fact
climbing (both sitting and standing) and over-gearing sets on their turbo trainers.Face The Facts, And The ColdBut not everyone has a turbo trainer and even with the aid of motivational Tour de France DVDs, long-distance turbo rides can become a little
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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
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