In preparation for another year of biking, I took my bike in for a long-overdue tuneup. It was at that time that I decided to remove my old (wired) cycling computer and use my Droid X cellphone to track all of my bike rides from now on. Using an Android app and a GPS-enabled phone, you can track just about anything you want to know about your bike rides. Android Apps To Track Bike Rides First, I experimented with a couple of different Android apps to track the … [Read more...]
It is recommended that triathletes have 2 different types of training regimes: a summer one and a winter one. You should not plan to make any increases in mileage or add speed work to your training regime in the winter. Try to plan your run [or bike ride] so that you start heading into the wind and come back with it at your back. If you do it in the reverse, you will be sweaty and the wind at your face will deep freeze you FAST. Source What other things should you do (or not do) during … [Read more...]
Included in this video are the following tips for new triathletes: How to put on a wet suit properly How to quickly transition from the swim to the bike How to maximize your efforts on the bike How to accurately track your bike speed How to transition from the bike to the run How to keep your energy level up on a hot day More great Triathlon tips for newbies here: See Why Everyday People Are Giving Triathlons A Try Weight Training Routines For … [Read more...]
Triathletes are swimmers, cyclists, and runners. In some respects, perhaps we are especially cyclists -- particularly for those training and competing in long-course triathlon. Many triathletes will be following the 2009 Tour de France, which is just days away. It begins on Saturday, July 4th. Here's an overview to get you ready for the big event, with lots of fun ways to stay in the loop with all things Tour de France. Plus, interesting trivia and race facts for Tour de France spectators and … [Read more...]
Triathletes are endurance athletes. We swim, we bike, we run -- we put it all together in the sport of triathlon, ranging from sprint to long-distance triathlons. Some say that every triathlete has a little spark of madness that inspires and drives them. We challenge and push our mental and physical capacities to the brink. We endure pain in the process, but this is just all part of it. As crazy as it may seem to some, we choose to do this and enjoy doing it. It should be no surprise then that … [Read more...]
The longest leg of any triathlon is the biking portion. Triathletes spend countless hours on the road, training on their bike. Most triathletes also compete in road races and other cycling events -- such as riding a century or other popular long-distance rides. Yes it is truth that a triathlete is a swimmer, a cyclist, and a runner. But on May 20th, being a cyclist pulls rank. I want to encourage you to consider participating in The Ride of Silence. … [Read more...]
How can you reduce the money you spend as a triathlete? If you will adopt the following mentality, you can significantly lower the financial expense of training and competing in triathlons. I've learned firsthand that these are some simple ways to save big bucks on gear, equipment, events, and other things that triathletes typically spend a lot of money on. … [Read more...]
Bicycle power meters are the new rage for triathletes. The Internet is brimming with articles, videos, and testimonials raving about the benefits of using a power meter. So now you're wondering if you should get one. Consider this a crash course on power meters to help you determine if a power meter could help you in your training as a triathlete. … [Read more...]
There can always be something a triathlete doesn't like about their body. But since your basic body type is primarily determined through genetics, it's futile to lament what you can't change.Maybe you are tall, thin, and lanky, or perhaps you are short, broad, and husky. The trick is to use what you've been given to your advantage. Whatever body type you may have, improving your power-to-weight ratio (PWR) will aid you in reaching your full potential as a triathlete.It is also known as … [Read more...]
Is training and competing in the sport of triathlon a source of anxiety and stress in your life? Does it sometimes feel like a constant uphill battle? Are you chronically dissatisfied with your performance or progress? Do you compare yourself to other triathletes or fit people and feel like you don’t measure up? Are you constantly nagged by the question of whether you are doing enough? Does your stress level shoot off the chart as race day approaches, and you feel like a bundle … [Read more...]
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