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Let’s talk about how swimming fits into a triathlon training program. There are two main considerations in swimming: TECHNIQUE Most improvements in swimming are made through improved techniques, especially with less experienced swimmers. Therefore there should always be a strong focus on technique especially early on. In the beginning, strokes per length would be the …
You might be thinking this is about how to pee on the bike or how to deal with “runner’s trots”. Although I will deal with that in a later post, today’s message is a little different. You see I was squatting on the toilet this morning (I highly recommend this practice. It is the most …
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Have you ever thought about how long you are on your feet during an Ironman marathon? For most people, it is between 3 and 6 hours. How much time do you spend on your feet on a normal day? If you work in retail or some other jobs you may already be spending plenty of …
The first lesson of this series is the “get-out-the-door” principle. The basic idea is that the first key to success is taking action. As it related to triathlon it means stepping out the door and training consistently. Exactly what you do is not so important. The main thing is to start. I have seen many people (including myself) get …
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Overcoming fear in water can be a challenge for many people, especially in a triathlon in open water with hundreds of other people swimming over you. Some things I can recommend to increase confidence are: Find a coach who can give you specific help Practice swimming with fins – you swim faster and you get …
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One of the first questions that comes up when beginning a triathlon training program is “At what intensity should I train?” Before we can answer this question, we first have to work out how to measure intensity? Or in other words, “How do I know how hard I am training right now?” Here are the …
The run is the last leg of a triathlon. This is significant for our training. Because we will be racing on tired legs, we need to practise RUNNING WELL while TIRED. I want to focus on the highlighted words above. Running: We want to run after the bike not shuffle, walk or crawl. Running is …
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