Tag: triathlon training
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Ironman Wetsuit Rules Simplified.
The Ironman wetsuit rule in 1 sentence: If you are an age group athlete who is not competing for awards or championship slots, then you may wear your wetsuit as long as the water temperature is 28.8C/83.8F or lower. The Ironman wetsuit rules are admittedly complicated but the reality for most age group athletes simply… Read more
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How to avoid position and drafting penalties in an Ironman bike.
When racing Ironman, the last thing you want is a subjective penalty in the bike segment. Below will give you a few pointers on how to avoid position and drafting penalties on an Ironman bike course. Subjectivity is not an athlete’s friend. On race day you want your hard work and training to showcase your… Read more
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How to Fuel Your Training
So you’re training for your first race. Or, you’re stepping up in distance. You have a good sense how to train for your specific event but you find yourself feeling “empty” during workouts or don’t feel like you have the power to push hard enough in training. You may need to pay closer attention to… Read more
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How To Choose Your First Triathlon
Want to sign up for your first triathlon, but don’t know where to start? Find a race that excites you and sign up! Read more
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What Is A Brick Workout?
A “brick” session is a foundational workout to any multisport training plan, but what is it? What is a brick workout? A brick workout is any training session with two disciplines back to back. Brick workouts come in a variety of structures, but the classic triathlon brick session is a bike workout followed by a… Read more