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	The Joys of Cross Training By on 18/11/2009 13:28:20 When you feel your running training has reached a plateau or you're worried about injury, it may be time to introduce some cross-training and perhaps even take your running to a new level.One answer, and a possible way to improve your running time at the next triathlon, may be cross-training. Substituting some of your running with other cross-training enables you to complete extra endurance

	Do a Duathlon By on 18/11/2009 15:07:31 Duathlon may have taken a bit of a back seat to triathlon in terms of profile, but it's a wildly popular sport as well as being a challenging alternative for triathletes Duathlon (run/bike/run) has existed as an organised sport since the early 1980s, when it was known as Biathlon. It continues to grow in popularity but it's probably fair to say that triathlon has received more of the multi-sport limelight

	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 This weekend brings more than 13,000 triathletes on a quest to swim, cycle and run around some of the capital's most iconic landmarks. The London Triathlon, an IMG Challenger World Event, returns for its 15th year and it continues to hold its status

	Ten Top Summer Triathlons By Ruth Emmett on 19/11/2009 16:35:33 Spoilt for triathlon choice this summer? Here are the races we'd go the distance for , GwyneddDISTANCE Middle Distance (2K/78.5K/20K)SWIM Lake BIKE Road RUN Roadwww.wrecsamtri.org.ukThe Bala Half-Ironman is not for the faint-hearted. This is a tough race set in some of north Wales' most breathtaking scenery. The triathlon starts with a 2

	Beginners' Triathlon Training Schedule By on 13/06/2006 10:46:37 Follow our 8 week triathlon training programme easyand RUN for 20 minutes easy SWIM for 10 minutes easy; CYCLE for 10 minutes easy Sun Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Strength train for 20 minutes Race Day KeyBilateral Breathing to both sides

	Your Event Day Checklist By on 19/06/2006 14:52:29 Here's a list of everything you'll need to take with you on race day the front of the shirt you plan to wear for the bike and run legs of the race. If you're a man who prefers to do the race shirtless, you can purchase a race number belt for about £5. When using a belt, display your race number on your back during the bike

	Turbo Your Transition By on 23/11/2009 16:54:00 With some training, timing and a little thought, you can make the transition from bike to run without losing too many precious seconds riding with a high cadence on a lower gear to replicate the looser motions of the run. Once off the bike take a few seconds, even on race day, to really focus on the length of your strides. Bricking itPractise, practise and practise again. That

	Rules of the Race By on 18/11/2009 14:32:24 There's more to triathlon than the physical exertion. You have to remember the dos and don'ts, too made by newcomers to triathlon.Don't forget your helmetRead your race pack when you receive it. If you are taking your bike to the transition area the night before the race, remember to take your helmet. The rules in your race pack will state that you

	The Triathlete's Perfect Diet By on 18/11/2009 15:43:18 Knowing what to eat and drink, and when, is vital for both newcomers to triathlon and experienced athletes. It's simple: if you don't use the right fuel, you won't function properly sprint triathlon. Part of the way round I completely ran out of energy and my time was terrible. For my next race I had porridge for breakfast and finished in a great time."There are certain things to bear in mind with regard to eating before training

	Effective Brick Sessions By Rick Kiddle on 18/11/2009 09:37:02 Ease your transition between disciplines with these simple but effective swim-to-bike and bike-to-run brick sessions on the actual race day at the Ironman event.Swim-to-bike bricksDuring the swim phase of a triathlon you are in a horizontal position for the duration of the swim with the result that blood accumulates in your arms, shoulders and head. Stand to run out

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