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The Perfect Race Weekend
By Victor Thompson on 11/11/2009 10:08:09
Guarantee a perfect race weekend with this can't-fail guide to triathlon success
and enjoy a positive race experience.Whether you're tackling your first triathlon or you fifteenth, there's always something to learn, so read on and take the next step to triathlon success.In AdvancePreparation for a perfect race begins well in advance
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Season's Eatings
By Courtney Johnson on 09/12/2010 12:41:54
With fewer races and training sessions reduced by wintry weather, the off-season can pose a nutritional challenge
.Routine ChangesTriathletes often become creatures of habit to help them balance training, work and life away from triathlon. "Transitioning into off-season eating does require a bit of mental concentration," says US professional triathlete and coach Paul Fritzsche
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Intermediate Triathlon Training Schedule
By on 12/06/2006 17:00:08
Follow our 12 week triathlon training programme
cycle + 5 minutes run]. Cool down: 5 minutes easy jog CYCLE Warm up: 8 x 50m progressively quicker. Main: 4 x 50m close to maximum effort with a full minute recovery between efforts, then 400m time trial, then after recovering 10 x 50m alternating
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Pool Your Talents
By on 04/06/2010 08:37:23
The majority of your swim training may take place in the pool, but it can still improve your open-water skills
to swim, so the more familiar you can become with water the better," says Team GB swimming coach Sean Kelly. Using one or two of your swimming sessions every week as recovery time after bike and run sessions will teach you to swim efficiently and
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10 Winning Open-Water Tips from Keri-Anne Payne
By Nicola Joyce, Dominique Brady on 30/08/2011 17:08:44
Discover the open-water swimming secrets of 10km open-water World Champion, Keri-Anne Payne
of my life to qualify for London 2012. It's a case of securing your Team GB slot and then just keeping up the hard work.Do you have tips for recovery between training sessions?Rest is obviously crucial and make sure you get sufficient sleep to help
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Outdoor Summer Sessions
By Ross Chainey on 23/11/2009 15:28:43
It's summer, so take advantage of long days, occasional sunshine and warmer water. In short, it's time for some serious outdoor sessions
potential in time for your races.For most of us, summer is a reminder of why we took up triathlons in the first place. Coach Dan Bullock (www.swimfortri.com) says, "It's just great to be outside. When the time comes to get away from the chlorine and straight
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What’s The Damage?
By Roy Stevenson on 09/08/2010 14:06:25
Unless you’re a very lucky or very resilient triathlete you will suffer an injury at some point. The question is how to deal with it when it happens.
Hands up if you've never been injured. If your hand is in the air, you're in the lucky minority of triathletes who have never had to take time off training to recover from a sore calf, aching shoulder or throbbing knee.Triathlon is a great sport
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TW Interviews: Chrissie Wellington
By on 04/10/2010 18:02:24
You asked the questions as Chrissie Wellington prepared to make it four wins out of four at the Ironman World Championships in Hawaii.
the season, and what are the differences between your base training and your race training? Little Ninja, LondonA. No one day is exactly the same, but I believe that triathlon is a 24/7 job. I devote my life to it. Exercise, resting, sleeping and eating
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Running Rules Revisited
By Bob Cooper on 25/09/2009 17:21:50
Some coaches, scientists and other experts are challenging conventional thinking. Could their uncommon wisdom work for you?
for novices – but a high correlation between high mileage and injury frequency. Speed strategyConventional Thinking: Speed workouts should feature numerous repetitions with short recovery periods. Uncommon Wisdom: Speed workouts can consist of just two repeats
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'Tis the season to be careful
By on 07/12/2012 13:12:52
With few races to look forward to and training sessions curtailed by awful winter weather, the off-season can be a tricky time for triathletes.
Triathletes often become creatures of habit to help them balance training, work and life away from triathlon. “Transitioning into off-season eating does require a bit of mental concentration,” says US professional triathlete and coach Paul Fritzsche. “When I cut
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