wetsuit quickly. 12. When you're taking off your wetsuit, put your helmet on and use your feet to pull off the last part of your wetsuit. 13. Once you have removed your wetsuit, place it out of the way. At the London Triathlon you have to remove your
that focusing on cycling can provide the biggest improvement in your race times.Although a triathlon involves three sports, the greatest proportion of time during a race is spent on the bike section. During a sprint- or Olympic-distance race you may spend around
who did Phuket in 2010 warned me about the steep uphills and the sudden turns on the downhills. A week ago, I heard that a compatriot crashed during the bike recon for the Laguna Phuket Triathlon and didn’t get to race at all. I put in the hours
In summer 2004, more than 20 forum members pledged to take on Ironman Switzerland in July 2005 - that's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run. Many of them - including Jellybabe - were complete triathlon newbies at the time... Here
the wind will sap from you, which is why bike-specific clothing - or a tri suit if you're racing - makes more sense than general sporty gear. To prevent your jersey or jacket filling up with air, pull the zips up to your chin. Draft pickThe stronger
Being vegetarian doesn't mean you have to compromise on performance. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a vegetarian diet for endurance athletes is by no means detrimental. However, an athlete who consumes a poorly planned vegetarian diet may be at risk of nutritional deficiencies ...
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
scared, and not keeping track of your intake. Next time, drink only fluid-replacement drinks (about 600-750ml per hour) and not water. And practise drinking these amounts in your pre-race training runs. Joe Beer, sports scientist and level-two triathlon
Whilst my brother jokes saying he'd rather be punched in the face than run 151 miles in the desert, I consider myself very fortunate to be capable of attempting something like this. After an exciting 2011 race calendar comprising of a couple of half
Q. I know pasta's an old favourite, but is there an obvious choice for a meal the night before a race?A. The pre-race meal is a matter of individual choice and preference, but there are some factors to consider. The first important point is to eat
