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60-Second Guide: Triathlon
By on 11/02/2008 10:57:13
Swimming, cycling and running - discover the answers to your beginner triathlon questions in this bite-sized read
reasonable budget and you’ll soon discover it’s easier than you think to make cost-effective kit choices.First things first, a basic suit, cap and goggles are essential for the swim leg. Of course, if you’re planning to race in open water, you’ll also need a
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The Club Culture
By on 18/11/2009 16:22:22
Joining a club may seem daunting, but it could make you a better triathlete
can also provide a wide variety of activities that might be tough for a single triathlete to organise, such as using an athletics track, cycling training in a velodrome or open-water swimming sessions.Group training is also a cost- effective way
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Perfect 10: Essential Tri Training Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:39:41
Following out beginners' triathlon training schedule? Follow these training tips to get the best results.
that you can see where you are going and aim for visual targets such as the finish line or the turning buoys. Most open-water triathlons in Great Britain require you to wear a wetsuit. This may feel strange but it can help your swim. Wetsuits help buoyancy
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30 Beginners' Kit Must-Haves
By Simon Griffiths on 04/05/2010 13:28:40
When it comes to gear, triathletes are spoilt for choice, and sometimes bewildered by it. But there are certain items you cannot do without
complete an open-water swim with little protection.Swimming goggles should be top of the shopping list. Goggles not only protect your eyes (from chlorine in the pool and muck and infection in the open water), they also help you see underwater - more so in a
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Be Your Best on the Big Day
By on 11/11/2009 12:29:39
Take a tip from the top with our expert guide to completing a triathlon
and British Triathlon's Male Elite Long Distance Triathlete of Year 2007"The day before the race have a carbohydrate-biased day to ensure you are fully fuelled. Keep fully hydrated and keep drinking water up to within an hour of the start."Sam Gardner, former
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Swim Start: Eight Top Tips
By Courtney Johnson on 11/05/2012 13:00:00
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What should you do?
. Test swimPrepare by doing race simulation in the pool and in open water. “During the start of the swim there is so much mayhem,” says former Olympic swimmer Chris Hauth, now a triathlete and coach (aimpcoaching.com). “If you start off by pushing harder
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Improve Your Swim Start
By Courtney Johnson on 09/03/2011 10:19:32
Hundreds of people, one starting point. What do you do?
.Test SwimPrepare by doing race simulation in the pool and in open water. "During the start of the swim there is so much mayhem," says former Olympic swimmer Chris Hauth, now a triathlete and coach (aimpcoaching.com). "If you start off by pushing harder
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Q+A: How many swimming strokes should I take per minute?
By on 15/02/2012 10:00:00
be advantageous to some because any 'dead spot' (a point at which no power is produced against the water) can be addressed. But this requires good technique and high levels of fitness.Finally, don't compare yourself with others: body size, injury, physical
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Q+A: How should I adapt my training for single-discipline events over winter?
By on 10/01/2012 15:53:43
stroke – is it technically correct and comfortable, and are you able to change your pace? If you address these areas during winter and then continue them into open water in the spring and early summer, you will reap the benefits as you start to race
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Top 20 Race Day Tips
By Ralph Hydes on 09/05/2011 15:34:58
bars and put your glasses in your helmet with the straps/arms open. 8. If you can, have your bike shoes attached to your bike and put them on when you are moving. 9. Place your bike shoes in the right position if they are on your bike. Hold them
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