much it would cost roughly and how much time it takes to train for a tri. Are there training plans specifically for triathlons?" – shin twigsYour best answersJust do itI did my first novice triathlon three years ago at Stratford, on my 20-year-old racer
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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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
resistance training to complement your running. Fat is slow on and slow off you cant run hard to lose it faster. You just end up overloading muscles, joints and your brain. Joe Beer, sports scientist and triathlon coach
IM Zurich 2005: Lindi, Ratbag, Oxy, Zilla and CandyThe Runner’s World website started a triathlon forum in August 2003, after lots of members expressed an interest. That interest grew, and now the tri forum has its own instantly recognisable group
We all have a surpassing faith in the ability of training programmes to help us become fitter and faster. In our endless search for the best regime, we scour the internet, buy books and magazines, and attend clinics staffed by Olympic medallists
for the majority of your running training.Joe Beer, sports scientist and level-two triathlon coach
an hour (eight and a half minute miling), you should be able to ride at between 10.5 and 17.5mph. But while bike miles burn less energy, you will be able to train for longer periods and repeat the mileage without the associated leg tiredness that running
