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    How to put on a wetsuit 

    Posted on September 1, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, year1base3(1)std

    You’ve purchased your new wetsuit, and you’re raring to go, so the next hurdle is getting the wetsuit on.  The uninitiated may anticipate it gliding on, like the second skin it’s portrayed to be, but the reality can be a little different, particularly at first.  So, keep calm, take a deep breath and follow our […]

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    How to change an inner tube

    Posted on September 1, 2017 by jofrancis in Cycling

    We’d all like to think that the Gods will be on our side every time we go out for a ride, whether it’s a training ride or an event, but at some point the dreaded puncture is going to happen.  It’s pretty much inevitable.  So, it’s best to be prepared and know that you can […]

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    Your race is soon – have you got everything you need?

    Posted on September 1, 2017 by jofrancis in Racing

    Your first sprint triathlon is fast approaching.  Your training is going to plan.  You’re mentally prepared.  Time to take a quick inventory to check that you have everything you need.  The chances are that you will already have most of this, accrued through your training period, but there’s no harm in double checking that there […]

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    Taking the plunge – your first open water swim

    Posted on August 17, 2017 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, year1base3(1)std

    Getting into open water swimming because you have entered “that darn triathlon” could be one of the best things that you ever do.  Lake swimming on a summers evening, as the sun goes down, can be one of many magical experiences that you may have as an open water swimmer.  So it is really important […]

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    How to: climb hills on your bike

    Posted on August 9, 2017 by jofrancis in Cycling, Website Articles

    There is no denying that climbing hills on your bike is hard and it’s an area of frustration for many riders.  Remember that you are fighting against gravity so there are some techniques that you should be adopting to ride smart and make it a little easier on yourself. There is a tendency to shift […]

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