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Look Your Best
By on 18/11/2009 10:42:07
We all have a little vanity, but there are also very good reasons for looking very good
In the kit-crazed world of triathlon, we are sometimes judged by our fashion sense as well as our sporting ability, often by the more elite (and more than a little vain) among us. But many style rules exist for a purpose - not only do they prevent
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Train on the Trails
By on 23/11/2009 17:19:27
Trail running will test your strength, stamina and mental sharpness
, but trail running is enjoying a surge in popularity among multi-sport athletes. The current Under-23 World Triathlon Champion, Alistair Brownlee, is even harder to beat on the fells than in a triathlon, while the number of off-season trail races continues
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Three Try a Tri
By on 13/06/2006 12:17:00
Last year three RW guinea pigs took up the total-body challenge of the Michelob ULTRA London Triathon
unparalleled power in their thighs. To take the benefits of all three sports, and enjoy the ultimate total-body workout, it's difficult to think of a programme better than triathlon training. The question is, which sport would produce the best triathlete? We
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The Total Immersion Approach
By on 18/11/2009 15:23:58
If you're new to swimming you probably won't be aware quite how different the Total Immersion [TI] approach is to more traditional methods of swimming instruction. Here are some key differences
1. The TI method of instruction engages the whole body, rather than offering a more conventional focus on kicking and pulling above everything else.2. It requires you to first master foundation skills before anything else: posture and alignment, balance, core rotation, aquatic br...
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Six Open-Water Goggles
By Nicola Joyce on 03/05/2010 09:35:38
The right mask or pair of goggles can mean the difference between a comfortable, confident and fast swim, and one that is none of those things
It's the time of year when you take to the open water. You know you need a wetsuit, but have you considered a change of goggles? The small, clear goggles you've been using in the pool won't stand up to the demands of the open water.When it comes to swimming in the outdoors, you c...
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Beat Stress
By Selene Yeager on 23/11/2009 15:44:24
Our bodies are designed to feel and react to stress, but too much stress can lead to to serious health problems. This is where triathlon comes in. Regular exercise relaxes tense muscles, helps you sleep and releases endorphins into the bloodstream
; the parasympathetic is concerned with resting and digestion. In triathlon terms, sympathetic is hammering down the road; parasympathetic is taking a break at a rest stop. Chronic stress throws them off-kilter, so you spend too much time in ramped-up mode, which can
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The Great Forum Ironman Challenge
By Runner's World on 18/11/2004 14:16:37
July 2005, Zurich: 50 forumites. Many first-timers. One Ironman Triathlon. (That's a 2.4-mile swim, 112-mile cycle and 26.2-mile run). Come and see the fun.
of them were complete triathlon newbies at the time.Since then, this forum tri team - christened Pirate Ship of Fools for their skull and crossbones kit - has encouraged, coached and goaded each other to new heights of endurance.July 2005 update: All
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Sportives For All
By on 18/11/2009 12:12:19
When summer loses its lustre and the autumn leaves start to fall, a sportive is a great way to cycle through the season and enjoy the scenery from a saddle
There's no need to suffer from adrenaline withdrawal when the triathlon season draws to a close. There are loads of cycle sportives around at this time of year to tempt you to go long and stay strong on the bike. Sportives are the cycling version
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Speedy Bike Sessions
By on 04/06/2008 11:08:20
Boost your cycle power with these short but effective bike sessions
Smart cycling isn’t all about long, slow rides at a high cadence. The key is to build power by adding intensity with the correct training sessions and clever use of gears. Runners looking to make the transition to triathlon often have a head start
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Race Nutrition Explained
By on 18/11/2009 13:44:17
With the right race-day nutrition you can avoid disaster and maximise performance
If transition is triathlon's fourth discipline, nutrition should be the fifth. Making fuelling mistakes could mean your race ends in disaster. And the longer the event, the more critical your food and drink strategy becomes. But it's not easy
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