helping you achieve your triathlon goals
The 26th Hastings Half Marathon took place on the 20th March 2010. It was my second time completing this race finishing in a time of 1:47. It wasn’t a very fast half marathon time, as I felt a little under cooked going into the run, but still an improvement on last years 1:52 time. The [...]
Mix up your swim training sessions by adding the following drills to your workout. Here are four to practice. 1. Paddle swimming The first time I used paddles I didn’t see the benefit, as they kept on slipping off during the arm entry stroke into the water. However, I soon realised after my friend pointed [...]
For a lot of people the swim is by far the most difficult skill, because it is very technical. Let’s face it the other two disciplines in Triathlon tend to be more natural. As children, we typically do lot’s of running and cycling making them easier to remember. Swimming is slightly different. I used to do [...]
Having recently visited St Anton in Austria, I can recommend this resort to help with your triathlon preparation. Found in the Tyrolean Alps region, St Anton offers an enjoyable and injury free holiday. Here are the top 5 reasons you should visit St Anton this winter.
Cycle equipment The longest portion of any triathlon event is the bike leg. This is also the most technologically complicated area of equipment purchase. Money can easily be wasted and expensive equipment can become obsolete if you are not knowledgeable.
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Becoming a triathlete requires an understanding of not only how nutrition works, but also which foods you need to stay healthy, improve your fitness, aid your training, and achieve your goals. To train, race and perform your daily tasks, your body uses two types of fuel: fats and carbohydrates.
Mix up your running sessions. While there are a lot of positives about sticking to a well rehearsed running route, adding variety to your runs can also help. Instead of pavement running all the time, try running on the grass, off-road, up-hills, and along the beach in the sand barefoot. This can prevent high impact [...]
Setting targets can cover all aspects of living, including financial, family, health and spiritual goals. Completing a triathlon may cover one, two or all of these life goals. It doesn’t matter where it fits, just remember the why and the how will look after itself. Write your goals down. This is something I do and [...]
How can you develop better mental skills? 1) Being aware of the chatter in your head is a good start. The voice inside your head is either your best friend or worst enemy. Would you keep some one in your life that follows you every ware you go and tells you that you are doing [...]
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Are you looking to start your first sprint size or olympic size triathlon? Then you have arrived at the right place. This website will provide you with an introduction to the world of triathlon - one of the world's fastest growing sports. Covering the three disciplines of swimming, cycling and running, you will learn all about staying motivated, sports nutrition and creating a winning mindset to achieve your triathlon goals.
