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Train Smarter, Not Harder
By on 18/11/2009 09:36:57
Becoming a better triathlete is not about finding more time to train, it's about using the time you do have to greater effect
alternative.3 Sweat the small stuffShave minutes off your triathlon times by improvements in non-training areas. These include transition skills, pace judgement, nutrition, technique in all three disciplines and mental preparation. You might improve faster
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Can You Count on Calories?
By Clint Carter on 24/08/2011 14:53:52
It’s a basic unit but it’s tied to a tricky concept. Learn these food secrets and you’ll have a much better idea of how much you should be eating.
the US Department of Agriculture appropriated it for a report on nutrition. Specifically, a calorie was defined as the unit of heat required to raise 1g of water 1 degree Celsius.To apply this concept to foods such as sandwiches, scientists would set food
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TW Interviews: British pro Scott Neyedli
By Alison Hamlett on 08/10/2010 23:13:51
With less than 24 hours to go before the 2010 Ironman World Champs get underway, we caught up with British pro triathlete Scott Neyedli
Penticton, which is where IM Canada takes place, so there's a big triathlon community to train with. I raced Ironman Canada six weeks ago, so I haven't had much time to recover or get into my training routine again. I've been here for four days. It's better
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Ironman Switzerland 2009: Soon To Set Sail
By Alice Palmer on 07/07/2009 10:08:31
Hop aboard as the Pirate Ship Of Fools heads to Switzerland for another epic swim, bike and run
slightly less all-consuming.The Bala Middle Distance Triathlon was four weeks out from race day, and time to put it all together. Would the kit work? Had I sorted my nutrition? How fit was I? Had I over-cooked the training? There were Pirates everywhere
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In For The Long Haul: Ironman Training Tips
By on 04/08/2009 11:44:29
There are few events that will test you as much as an Ironman. It's an enormous undertaking, but with the right preparation, and by following the advice from our experts, you can do it
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
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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
Just because you're training hard, don't think you can eat what you want. In fact, your high-intensity workouts are even more of a reason to eat a healthy, varied diet. Mark Kleanthous, who has competed in over 400 triathlons, says good sports nutrition
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TW Interviews: Helen Jenkins
By on 16/02/2011 00:00:00
Britain's top female triathlete reveals why she'll be giving it her all to qualify for London 2012
's leading contenders for an Olympic triathlon medal. With British triathlete talent booming, Jenkins explains why she'll be racing harder than ever - and how she keeps motivated. Q. How have you found the new World Championship Series format? A. It's a big
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TW Interviews: Captain Simon Powers
By on 19/04/2012 10:00:00
Find out how a brave amateur triathlete is preparing for an epic 1031-mile feat
Captain Simon Powers was first bitten by the triathlon bug when he was posted to Cyprus with the Royal Logistic Corps. Six Ironman races later, he’s stepping up to the challenge of a lifetime on June 2 – The Battle Back 1000.Captain Powers will take
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Combat The Fat
By Matt Barbour on 15/01/2009 10:03:52
Leave bad nutritional habits behind with this simple ten-point weight-loss plan
you feeling unsatisfied, so you eat twice the amount," says Gina Kerr from the North West Triathlon Club in Londonderry. "After years of trying – and failing – with 'diet' foods, I removed low-fat products from my diet, which were more often than
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Cath vs Bala Middle Distance Triathlon
By Cath on 05/06/2007 09:26:06
Triathlete beginner and RW Pirate Cath, takes on her biggest challenge yet at the Bala Triathlon
anyone can do this race because it's very challenging from a novice point of view, especially if you haven't done much hill training, if any at all. This race is listed in the Top 10 toughest triathlons competition this year. It was also really nice
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