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Have you finished your first triathlon and are about to do your second? This article will give you several tips to improve. | Deciding to do a triathlon is a commitment. Some people just decide to do it and never think about training. Others come from a swimming, biking or running background and just fall into the sport. |
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NewestFitness After Blackout A week prior to the race, I was diagnosed with strep throat and placed on antibiotics. I decided to race anyway. Since that event, I have struggled to get back the fitness. Extreme Hamstring Tightness: Should I Stretch? I am constantly tinkering with my bike setup but in the morning, my fingertips can just barely touch my kneecaps upon bending forward. Should I stretch my hamstrings? Knee Reconstruction Recovery and Training In order to set yourself up for the best chance for a safe return to triathlon you should adhere to all your surgeon and physical therapist’s recommendations. Direct your energy into each rehab goal. Fueling on a Budget The name of the fueling game is: How can you buy enough healthy calories with the least amount of money? These practical tips can help optimize a low-budget sports diet. Strong Women of Mighty Mujer Triathlon: Conquering Fear “I didn’t have a clue. I didn’t know how to swim, I would be dying after running a mile, I didn’t have any coordination or endurance; every time we trained, I was the last one.” Ask the Coach: Ironman Wisconsin Bike Gearing
I'm a fairly good climber but don't want to blow up on the run. I'm 60 and have a FTP of 230 watts. Any suggestions? |
Gear ReviewsFitBit Flex (3.8) I received the FitBit Flex as a gift. It seems to measure 'activity level' fairly accurately even if it only reports out in steps or calories expended. I think it is best used in[...] Pearl Izumi eMotion N2 Trail
(4.9) i have completely fallen in love with the PI eMotion line of shoes. They are natural feeling, yet protective and supportive, too. Going sockless is tooo easy. |
Race ReportsTerramuggus Sprint Triathlon Series - Race #5 (5) Terrific summer series for beginners and veterans. The venue is great, the lake is clear and the course well marked and manned. Everything is always on time and the course has it's [...] Ironman Lake Placid (5) The race itself ended up being an interesting day weather wise and surprisingly not as difficult as I had expected, although I guess that’s what happens with proper training, race p[...] Ironman 70.3 Kansas
(3) Parking on race morning was terrible. Race got a late start because no one could get into the park b/c of traffic.Not enough drink stations on the bike in my opinion. |
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