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Total Recharge
By on 18/11/2009 12:39:27
You've done the triathlon and you're feeling the effects of your exertions. Come on, you knew it would hurt, so now it's time to savour your victory and dedicate some time to the next goal: recovery
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
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Virgin Active London Triathlon Countdown
By on 26/07/2011 15:00:00
From race day strategies to post-event recovery, we've got all the advice you need ahead of the Virgin Active London Triathlon 2011
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
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Recovery Rules OK
By on 18/11/2009 14:33:35
If you want to become fitter, stronger and faster, you must recover effectively from training sessions, which means more than simply catching your breath, having a shower and watching TV for the evening
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
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Q+A: Is coffee an acceptable recovery drink?
By on 12/04/2011 11:00:57
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
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Wiggle Competition Winners
By on 18/05/2012 16:00:00
Have you won top triathlon prizes?
We teamed up with Wiggle last week to give away some top-notch triathlon kit to help you train and race at your best this summer.Look at the list below to find out if you’ve won any of the three prizes up for grabs.We've passed all the winners
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Refuel Rules
By on 18/11/2009 14:38:47
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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Gear Pick of the Week: Kinetica Recovery
By Joe Walker on 04/04/2012 13:01:23
Kinetica 100% Recovery, £24.99(10 x 75g sachets)Joe says: Kinetica 100% Recovery is a 2:1 carb to protein supplement designed to aid quick delivery of nutrients to fatigued muscles and replenish glycogen stores post training.Kinetica’s exclusive
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Q+A: Is is true there's no gain without pain?
By on 10/06/2011 14:50:29
. 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
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Twelve-Week Super-Sprint Triathlon Schedule
By on 01/11/2009 09:30:32
cycling @ 100+revolutions per minute (rpm), 40 seconds recovery), 5 x (20 seconds harder gear, 40 seconds recovery), 10-minute recovery easy cycleFriday Swim session BSaturday Run session: 5-minute warm-up jog, 3 x (2-minute run, 1-minute jog, 30 seconds
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Triathlon Training - Running
By on 19/06/2006 12:43:22
Your running needn't suffer from adding cycling and swimming to your training schedule
sessions, and long runs, since they are the real fitness boosters. Most of your easy runs should be replaced with swimming and cycling. Swim and bike workouts, in essence, help you recover from your hard runs in the same way that easy runs promote recovery
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