Training for a Triathlon Run leg
Training for a triathlon run leg can be arguably the most difficult component of training for a triathlete. This is commonly where most injuries and performance issues arise. So why are most of us poor and inefficient runners, possibly due to a lack of practise?...
Triathlon Equipment A Beginner Triathlete Needs
For many people, getting into triathlon training isn’t something they set out to do initially, but was a progression from a single discipline. Maybe they started out as runners who liked to do some low-impact cross-training in the pool or on the bike. Or they...
How To Avoid Shoulder Injuries In Triathlon
Shoulder injuries in triathlon are common complaints in triathletes especially those that are new to the sport, or are trying to increase to a longer distance triathlon such as half Ironman or Ironman. Many shoulder injuries that I see as a sports medicine doctor are related...
Triathlon Swimming Technique Improvement Tips
Triathlon swimming is not really that far removed from top level competitive swimming. The bottom line is that in order to swim well and train effectively you need to have an efficient stroke technique and streamlined style to maximise the benefits and get in an...
How do I stop my goggles from fogging?
I’m sure that most of us have used the spit trick to de-fog our swim goggles, but if you want a less bacteria laden, and loger lasting result there are alternatives. Scuba divers may be familiar with products such as Sea Drops, which are commercial...
Energy management in triathlon
One of the key performance factors in any endurance sport is the athlete's ability to manage the energy at his disposal to keep running, swimming or pedaling at a good pace from the start to the finish line. How do you get a good pace...
Triathlon Transition introduction
As well as having to master the running, cycling, and swimming disciplines of a triathlon, there is another aspect of the race that is extremely important to learn. And that is the Triathlon transition. Known as T1 for the swimming to bike section and T2...
Is 80/20 training the new way forward?
Only recently, science has provided in-depth knowledge of the benefits of 80/20 triathlon training. Stephen Seiler, an American exercise physiologist, made the vital discovery of the 80/20 training principles for endurance sports. Seiler analyzed training methods used by world-class endurance athletes. The research found that 80%...
Triathlon distance of all events
Since triathlon has grown from the days of non-drafting Olympic distance, there are now various triathlon distances available. Sprint distance races can vary in length, but most other triathlon distances are consistent. Events such as the half distance and full distance, are referred to as...
Ironman 70.3 training plan
When training for a Half Ironman, there are a couple of crucial points you need to focus on when putting together an Ironman 70.3 training plan. While the distance is longer than an Olympic triathlon, it requires less time than an Ironman event. In general,...