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The majority of new triathletes see the open water swim as their biggest stumbling block. Here are four steps to help you have a better swim experience in your first (or next) triathlon. | If you're a triathlete that competed in your first triathlon this season, you may be wondering what to do next. |
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NewestOn Your Left! I think the biggest thing I've learned is to quit worrying about what everyone else thinks. If I let that get to me too much I would not be the fine triathlete I am today! Training Fatigue - Are You Recovering Enough? Do you find that your heart-rate drops and your breathing gets labored during a workout? This may be a sign of overtraining, undernutrition or even heart disease. Warning Signs for Plantar Fasciitis I ended up in the ER in the middle of the night due to unbearable foot pain which they think is PF since the x-rays came back negative. I'm wondering if I missed some warning signs? Prostate and Biking Has anyone else had a PSA (blood test for prostate cancer) test come back elevated and have it be blamed on too much time bouncing around on a bike seat? Will I Lose Fitness? If I were to take 3-4 months off from training, in which I would probably lose most of my fitness, would I get back to my former level quicker, or would it take me just as long as the first time? How to Train for an Ironman - Part 3 - Biking
This is part three of a five part series on how to train for an Iron distance race. In this article I would like to try to offer up some information about how to get through the bike unscathed. |
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Gear ReviewsMotobecane Nemesis
(3.8) Love them or hate them, Bikes Direct has a great value entry level tri bike with the 2013 Motobecane Nemesis at only $799 with free shipping. I only have four rides on this thing, [...] |
Race ReportsTryCharleston Sprint (4) Overall great race, they took all feedback from last year and made it better. Events went off a few minutes late as they had to create a new half course because some road were under[...] Rockbuster Offroad Duathlon (4) Good race to kick off the year. Been a long winter here so might have done a little better but who knows. Good starting point. Marquee Triathlon - Olympic Course
Like all Lifetime events I have seen, it was well organized and well run. The amenities are nice, albeit cookie cutter (Lifetime finds a design that they like for shirts, medals, e[...] |
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Mother Nature continued to sing loud here in Cozumel, reminding us who was boss. This morning was no different, the wind howled in our ears, stung our eyes and the ocean slapped the shore with vigor.