Beginner Triathlete - Performance Member CHAT Transcripts articles

Triathlon nutrition discussions on strength training, juicing, Ironman run nutrition issues, getting more protein as a lacto-ovo vegetarian and whey protein usage.

Discussion on swimming slower, swim golf, the fist drill and shoulder pain.

Discussions on leg dragging, swimming with fins, body rotation, keeping the elbow up, kicking benefits and stroke length.

Discussion on nutrient proportions for endurace athletes, drinking during the swim, race calorie intake target, detoxing, replacement for vegetables, liquid meals and the best protein powder.

Discussions on wide feet, Ironman nutrition and it's importance, the use of fins in swimming, transition mistakes, special needs bags and running sockless.

Discussions on open water swim drifting off course, no improvement, weight training for swimming and how much time to devote to drills.

Discussions on lactate threshold testing and when to do LT workouts, threshold and tempo workouts, and time off after a full Ironman.

Discussion on chocolate milk for recovery after workouts and Ironman bike fueling.

Discussion on preventing over-rotation, free golf, strength and core training, the importance of the kick and high turnover vs low turnover.

Discussions on balanced meals, recommended amount of protein, losing weight for an Ironman, is pizza good? and beer as a recovery drink.

Discussions on long workout recovery food timing, foot numbness after a run, open water sighting, swim training for a 750m race, favorite wetsuit and the ability to do a half Ironman.

Discussions on runners knee in women, training by distance or time, overdistance training, bricks and strides.

Discussions on protein use, long ride calorie consumption, 1/2 mary nutrition, sprint nutrition, training on an empty stomach to lose fat, the role of amino acids and weightloss before a marathon.

Discussion on training and racing with power meters, differences between power meters, Kona preparation, Ironman pacing and nutrition and Ironman swim seeding.

Discussions on indoor cycling drills such as one legged drills and power intervals. Also we discuss how many half Ironman races should be done before your first full Ironman.