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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
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The Power of Positive Thinking
By on 18/11/2009 12:44:09
Your physical preparation for a triathlon will be meaningless unless you believe in yourself. There's no room for doubt on the big day
identifies tangible achievements as those things that you have accomplished and that meant something to you - such as completing a triathlon under difficult circumstances, receiving a promotion, delivering a great presentation or meeting a particularly tight
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Be Your Best on the Big Day
By on 11/11/2009 12:29:39
Take a tip from the top with our expert guide to completing a triathlon
Whether you're tripped up in transition, or you struggle with the swim, everyone has different weaknesses and strengths when it comes to triathlons. That's part of the appeal - and the challenge - of a multi-sport event. To help make that leap
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Reader To Reader: I Want to Try a Tri
By Jane Hoskyn on 27/01/2007 11:18:00
One reader fancies having a go at a triathlon, but wants advice on kit and training. Here's what you suggested
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
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Inspect A Gadget
By on 23/11/2009 12:26:28
With its three disciplines, triathlon lends itself to a bewildering number of high-tech bells and specialist whistles. But what do you really need?
Triathlon is a gadget-lovers' dream: you could buy something new every day of the year and still have plenty of bits and pieces to ask for in your letter to Santa. From heavy-duty wetsuits to lightweight aero bars, and innumerable shiny items in
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Tame the Open Water
By on 12/06/2006 08:49:58
Don't let the thought of open water swimming put you off doing a triathlon. These basic training drills will have you up to speed
Most runners who are considering their first triathlon can cope with the cycling aspect of the event. It's the swimming that scares the life out of them. But it shouldn't, as long as they know the basics. "Gifted swimmers simply have a better
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The Vegetarian Triathlete
By on 18/11/2009 14:58:51
If you're a vegetarian endurance athlete you may need to keep a close eye on your diet, but that should not stand in the way of triathlon success
Being vegetarian doesn't mean you have to compromise on performance. Anecdotal evidence suggests that a vegetarian diet for endurance athletes is by no means detrimental. However, an athlete who consumes a poorly planned vegetarian diet may be at risk of nutritional deficiencies ...
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A Mountain To Climb
By on 18/11/2009 11:41:29
The Alpe d'Huez Triathlon is one of the toughest sporting events in the world. For this reason alone, it's worth doing. Just don't expect a personal best
advice anyone could give you when you're attempting the Alpe d'Huez Triathlon. The race was started four years ago by French triathlete and ITU 2002 World Long Distance Champion Cyrille Neveu. He used to invite friends to train with him in the area
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Mastering Front Crawl
By on 18/11/2009 13:42:30
Many newcomers to triathlon are uncomfortable with the front crawl, but if you master the stroke you can cut precious seconds from your swim time
because it forces you to be face down in the water during the stroke, and this feeling of being submerged can lead to anxiety when you're new to the sport.Morgan Williams is National Development Manager for the British Triathlon Federation and a level
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Who are they, the Pirate Ship of Fools?
By Jj on 03/01/2008 16:10:22
From the origins of the name to their first Ironman races - a historic account of our unofficial forum triathlon club
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
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