We've all had grim days when we've felt lethargic and fatigued as we slogged through training - days when our body has simply failed to respond as it should. And we all experience aches and pains that we think are to be expected in triathlon
viscous (which makes your heart work harder). Dilute gels with water.Solid adviceThe following list of carbohydrate-rich solid food has a proven track record in Ironman triathlon, but experiment in training before you tuck into a pizza at the halfway mark
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
and race in the afternoons. Most people are busy during the day and many triathlons begin early in the morning. It's also important to remember that training at any time of day will benefit your fitness level and race performance. If a race you've entered
cope with the stress and damage caused by long, intense training sessions. For example, some studies indicate that vitamin C and E may have a role in reducing damage to muscle tissue. It has also been suggested that vitamins may help bolster immune
, intense training sessions. For example, some studies indicate that vitamin C and E may have a role in reducing damage to muscle tissue. It has also been suggested that vitamins may help bolster immune systems.There are many arguments put forward for taking
