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Fuelling for an Ironman triathlon is as much an art as a science. Knowing what to eat and when is crucial to peak performance. Many triathletes will tell you that their success comes as much from making the right nutritional decisions before
Trying to ramp up my exercise for future triathlons/bike and road races. I'd consider myself a beginner as I've only done a few road races and a couple of triathlons. What is the essential triathlon book to buy? Every where I look it's the Friel one
I'm interested in doing a Duathlon, preferably off road, but i'm having trouble finding anything near where i live that takes my fancy. I live near Lichfield so Staffordshire would be good, but not essential, has anyone got any good websites i could
to picking the perfect triathlon that suits your level of experience:Small races - forA pool swim is a great first step to build confidence before the open water.A relaxed atmosphere will help as you start to iron out kit and transition area organisation. All
top race day tips.Race Day EtiquetteGood racing manners go a long way in triathlons with marshals and fellow competitors. Doing the wrong thing could even spell the end of your race. Swot up on our essential rules to get a racing gold star
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
've achieved your goal - completing a triathlon. And then another.But now something's not quite right. There's an itch that hasn't been scratched to your satisfaction. You're wondering could you have gone any faster, trained harder, perhaps overtaken the guy
some advice about how to conduct one's self in a triathlon, which was essentially as a triathlon tyrant, weakening opponents with steeley death stare and war growl. And above all, don't talk to anyone. After suppressing an eye roll, I set on a quest
If you think you're not ready to face the challenge of your first triathlon, fear not. We asked coach Ralph Hydes (ralph-hydes.com) to design a manageable 10-week programme for sprint and Olympic distance. Ralph has been a personal trainer since
