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
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Triathlon events have grown fast in popularity over the last couple of years, and this week's questioner is just one of many RW members thinking of giving the run/bike/swim thing a whirl..."I am a plodder (mainly 2-hour half marathons; FLM last year
on this: Swim to runFor optimum running form, don't neglect your upper body. "Swimming increases mobility and flex in the arms, shoulders and back, which enhances running style and aerobic capacity," says triathlon coach Barry Jameson (tri4u.co.uk). Start
Photo by: Bakke-Svensson/Ironman An Ironman triathlon is an emotional experience. The physical and mental challenge presented by the event (2.4-mile swim, 112-mile bike and 26.2-mile run) slowly removes the layers
commitments. And experiment with cross-training. If you give cycling and swimming a go you could progress to trying a triathlon. But above all, dont waste precious years and then regret it later. Bud Baldaro, coach and RW Contributing Editor
TRAINING: GENERAL | Long runs | Speedwork | Hillwork | Heart rate | TRAINING FOR RACING | Marathon | CROSS-TRAINING | Miscellaneous | CreditsThese are highlights and frequently asked questions from our training forums. They were created by members
) triathlon. Before long, the two merged. To add swimming and bicycle training, I cut back on my running, but still wanted to maintain quality. Hence, a solid 30-minute session had a lot of appeal. It also made sense that I should simulate running sessions
as minimising your risk of injury.Fell RunningA neat guide to the exhilarating experience of fell running.TriathlonSwimming, cycling and running - here's what you can expect from your first multi-sport experience.Cross-TrainingSpice up your weekly regime
-country 3%Triathlon 2%Trail races 2%Fell 1%Adventure 1%Ultra 1%I take part in races... Never 21%1-11 times a year 68%12-24 times a year 9%25-52 times a year 2%More than once a week 0%I also do these sports... Gym 16%Swimming 18%Walking (hill walking
