There are a number of causes of cramp, but the most likely that we as runners, cyclist and swimmers are going to be dealing with is…
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Articles that are of interest and benefit for people that are new to training
Wednesday Wind Trainer Session: 4x 8min Threshold Intervals 2min RI
This session will enhance your ability to tolerate and clear lactic acid. This is a really great session to develop your race fitness and allows you…
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Saturday Swim Session: 200’s 100’s 50’s
This week’s Saturday Swim Sessions utilise the T-Time we determined a couple of weeks ago. Read more about T-Times here.
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Friday Fartlek Run: Mona Fartlek
This session provides you with a regular and consistent recovery period after each easily attainable effort period. It can be done on the athletics track, the road,…
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Saturday Swim Session: 100’s
This week’s Saturday Swim Sessions utilise the T-Time we determined last week. Read more about T-Times here.
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Friday Fartlek Run: 400’s
This session will develop your ability to run faster through increased tolerance to lactate acid and increased leg turnover. It is a very popular speed work…
View More Friday Fartlek Run: 400’sTraining for your First Triathlon Step 4: Getting Started
Step 3 (read it here) covers the other equipment that can assist you with your racing and training. This post will look at actually getting started with…
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Training Intensity
How do you know what intensity you should be training at? At different training intensities, your body will receive different training effects? What level is right for what?
View More Training IntensityTraining for your First Triathlon Step 3: What Other Equipment Will I Need?
When training for your first triathlon what equipment will make your training more enjoyable, more comfortable and more effective?
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Training for your First Triathlon Step 2: Getting Your Equipment Sorted
You don’t need much to get started for your first triathlon. At a bare minimum you need a bike and helmet and a pair of sneakers. Lets discuss these items in a bit more detail before we look at all the other items that can assist you.
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