first and perhaps look for a sprint triathlon three to four weeks afterwards," says Lumley....or go longIf you've just done a sprint or super-sprint, it's a good idea to target a longer race as part of your recovery. "Some longer, easier swimming should
London Triathlon 2011 gallery.Recovery RulesYou can expect a few aches and twinges in the first few days after the event. Kickstart your recovery by tucking into a nutritious meal packed with protein and carbohydrates. Ease off training for the following
for proper recovery. Recreational triathletes also have the added demand of fitting training sessions around such distractions as work and a social life. A good recovery strategy will help you to raise your training intensity and volume in stages and ensure
Q. I quite often 'refuel' with a coffee after a long run or ride. Is this doing me more harm than good, or is it an acceptable recovery drink?A. Restoring water and electrolyte balance is an essential part of the recovery process after any exercise
Getty ImagesBelieve it or not, people who exercise frequently or for prolonged periods are more likely to pick up infections and catch colds than sedentary people.This is even more likely in autumn and winter – the traditional season for a triathlete to increase the volume of h...
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1. Always carry appropriate recovery snacks and drinks with you. Being prepared is an essential part of your training.2. Start eating and drinking immediately after exercise if you are training again within eight hours.3. Take 1-1.2g of carbohydrate
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. Training should build up your fitness but to do this it must first break you down to some extent. After hard workouts your body needs rest to recover and this encourages it to overcompensate and so become stronger. Recovery sessionsIf you are used
Q I’m 22 years old, with PBs from 16:49 for 5K to 1:16 for the half-marathon. My running is going well, but I’d love to try my local triathlon in August. I already swim and circuit train – my only fear is that replacing some of my training
