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Hill Repeats: Mix Them Up For Maximum Strength Benefit
Most of us attack hill repeats in a pretty basic way: we run the hill then jog back down again. But given that they are the most sport-specific training that you can do for running, there must be a...
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How To Bounce Back From A Bike Crash
Even with the best biking education and years of experience, many triathletes will experience a crash. I learned a lot from surviving a scary one last summer and I hope my experience, along with these...
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Optimize Your Swim Speed: Learn Your Ape Index
Have you ever noticed that some swimmers have a long, smooth stroke while others swim equally as well with a short, fast turnover? Perhaps you’ve seen this and have wondered what style is best to...
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Why Going Too Fast May Make You A Slower Runner
We all like to push ourselves, but is it possible to push ourselves too hard? Yes, in a word. And if you are following a prescribed training plan, going too far or too fast can have a detrimental...
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How To Choose The ‘Right’ Race
Photo by Tom Shaw/Getty ImagesIt’s advantageous for all triathletes to choose events that are best suited to their strengths, but it’s particularly important for time-crunched triathletes. Here’s why:...
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Fuel Or Fast? When Less Carbs Can Be More
Photo: Shutterstock Carb loading is a staple piece of advice pedalled to every triathlete. But is it actually accurate? Recent research suggests that it might be anything but beneficial. Written by:...
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Heart Rate Monitor Mistakes To Avoid
A heart rate monitor is often an invaluable purchase for every triathlete. But how can you ensure that you get the most out of that piece of equipment without making some rookie mistakes? A heart rate...
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High Intensity Workouts = High Performance
A lot of triathletes like to focus on volume rather than intensity. But high-intensity workouts are essential to continuing the progress that mass-volume begins. For a group perceived to be one of the...
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The Weekend Binge: What Is It Doing To You?
For most people, the weekend is a time to enjoy the finer things in life. But many triathletes often try to enjoy the finer things, and then train off the back of them. What is that doing to your body,...
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Should You Race Unprepared?
It’s impossible to turn up to every race 100% fit. But if that is the scenario that you are facing, is there any point racing at all? Chris Carmichael argues that, in some circumstances, there is every...
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Why Cyclo Cross May Ease Your Winter Blues
As the weather turns cooler and the tri season starts to wane, many athletes ask themselves, “What shall i do with all this hard- earned fitness?” Cyclo-cross just might be the perfect off-season...
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WIN – An Altium i10 device and starter kit – worth £499
Are you… targeting a Kona slot in 2017, starting out with IRONMAN or IM 70.3 racing, simply looking to beat a personal best in your next race or even do your first triathlon? Whatever your triathlon...
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Progression Runs: The Art Of Negative Splitting
Many of us negative split on our training runs without realising we are doing it. We sense the finish and feel stronger as a result. The key is to harness that psychological and physical strength and...
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Getting The Maximus From Your Gluteus
Are you serious—a column about the butt? You bet! Now that I’ve got your attention, let’s talk. I’m not referring to how a triathlete’s butt looks in a pair of jeans, although that surely is a perk....
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How To Become A Runner
A lot of people want to run, but not many of them become ‘runners’. By runners, we mean people who do it regularly and, for the most part, enjoy it. But becoming a runner isn’t all that complicated…...
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