Eating and drinking on the bike You need to keep hydrated and well fuelled if you are going to optimise your training time – so it stands to reason that during a training ride you will need to eat and drink. And of course you will definitely need to drink (and probably eat depending […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Making your plan work for you It is easy to be given a training plan and then quickly lose interest when you aren’t able to complete all the sessions or tasks. But there are ways to make your plan work for you so that you can stay motivated. Plan, plan, plan So, you have received […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...(This information was taken from the 2017 Competitor Guide) Transition is open on race day from 04.30am, and it is suggested that competitors arrive at least an hour before the 06.00am start. This may be a good time to again familiarise yourself with the surroundings. You must not do anything to give yourself an advantage […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Preparing mentally for your long distance event Doing the training is only one part of preparing for your long distance triathlon. There are three other crucial elements, that can make the difference between a great day and a DNF: nutrition, mental preparations and pacing. So, what can you do to prepare yourself mentally: Think through […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Long distance triathlon is a sport where you can spend a lot of money on gadgets and expensive bikes but this doesn’t have to be where you start. This article will focus on the “must haves” rather than the “nice to haves”. This will be useful if you are new to triathlon and want to […]
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