impact recovery and health. There is no harm in taking in a few sugars, treating yourself to confectionary or the odd cake in this scenario, it will simply aid refueling.Ideally however, you should aim for 80 per cent of your calories to be from 'healthy
.swimfortri.com).Pool session"This session involves holding race pace over an extended period and will help to simulate race-day conditions," says Bullock. "Do this 10 days before the triathlon." Warm up, doing 6-8 x 50m, with a 10-second rest between each. Do front crawl
to take note and act - novice waves have been introduced at many races around the country."Triathlon can be daunting for newcomers," says Darren Roberts, triathlete, coach and author of How Triathlon Ruined My Life (Upfront Publishing, £9.99).With
Picture the scene: after 10 hard years of racing and training, you make a triathlon breakthrough by qualifying for the ITU World Championships. You're one of the finest triathletes in the country, winning the right to join Team GB.So you fine
fatigued and to remain strong in order to generate that powerful leg drive. By adding 10-20 minutes of running straight after one or two bike sessions you will familiarise yourself with those race-day feelings in your legs and aid recovery from the bike
'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
-rate)Timex iControl Triathlon 30 and Ironman 50 £33-£48 Timex Ironman 100 HRM £100Timex Rush VO2 £34.99 What does it all mean?Chronograph/stopwatchThe stopwatch mode (or ‘chronograph’) times your runs in hours, minutes, seconds and fractions
BAD HABIT: You’re a night owl Runners who short-change sleep compromise recovery, immunity and mental sharpness, which can turn an easy workout into a gruelling one. "Sleep enhances the restoration of cells damaged by exercise," says Professor Jim
tired athletes out. Dividing the training year into periods and switching between high and low intensity training means the body has a better chance to recover between target races. So, just like the rest days in your weekly routine, this vital recovery
but also your general health and well-being."By eating a low-GL diet you gain more energy," says Holford. "It gives you more stamina and, provided you choose foods with a high nutrient content, faster recovery."The Science BitAll digestible carbohydrates
