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Marathon Training For Triathletes In The Off-Season

With so many winter and early spring marathons these days, it’s a perfect way for the off-season triathlete to build and maintain aerobic endurance for the next season.Even for those who haven’t ventured beyond the sprint or Olympic distance triathlon, training for and completing a marathon this winter or spring will pay great dividends in your long-term conditioning. Marathon training will establish a solid running base, which is necessary anyway in the typical year-round triathlon … [Read more...]

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Stretch Training & Flexibility For Triathletes

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I am the first to admit that it took me a long while before being convinced of the benefits of stretching.Many amateur athletes don’t place a lot of value on stretching. In some respects, it’s understandable. Time is a precious commodity, and stretching is often the first thing to go.When you are doing speed drills in the pool, or cranking out mileage on your bike, or running hills, it feels like you are doing something worthwhile in your training. All that effort and sweat feels … [Read more...]

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The Importance Of Systematic Training For Triathletes

Something that is “systematic” is characterized by order and planning. A systematic approach means methodically following a fixed plan step by step.For the triathlete, a systematic approach to training will best enable you to accomplish your goals, while minimizing the risk of injury. … [Read more...]

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How To Choose Triathlon Running Shoes

Yesterday was a long run day for me, which meant 15 miles. Afterwards, I felt it mostly in my feet; a mild flair up of Plantar Fasciitis. Whether it’s maintaining the proper energy-saving freestyle kick, climbing hills on the bike, or pounding the pavement on your run, triathletes put a lot of demands on their feet. Out of the 3 components of triathlon, running is the hardest on your feet. Choosing running shoes can be difficult, as well. Here are some things you should know about running … [Read more...]

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How To Deal With Muscle Cramps During Triathlon Training And Competing

Every triathlete dreads the ‘c’ word: cramps! In addition to being excruciatingly painful, a muscle cramp could feasibly prevent you from finishing a race you have trained a long time to compete in. I’ve experienced cramps in my feet and toes while swimming, my groin while biking, and my calves and hamstrings while running. Though cramps can come during the swim or bike portion, they are more common during the run since a person is more susceptible to fatigue or dehydration … [Read more...]

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5 Questions New Triathletes Feel Stupid Asking (But Shouldn’t)

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#1  Do I wear underwear? Okay, here are a few things on the underwear issue. As you do your bike training, on rides over 50 miles I suggest wearing cycling shorts or bibs, which have pads in the seat to save your rear end. As you can see, they are not cheap. No, you don’t wear underwear beneath the cycling shorts or bibs. Tri shorts are shorts you can swim, bike, and run in. The seat pads aren’t quite as thick as the cycling shorts, and I often use them on rides under 50 miles. … [Read more...]

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