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Top tips for winter triathlon training
Posted on January 19, 2016 by jofrancis in Mixed BagIt’s cold, dark and uninviting out there. So how can you get some base training done if you leave home and get back when it’s still dark? You don’t need to save triathlon training for the weekends. Here are thetrilife.com’s top tips: – Put some time in at the pool The only way winter weather […]
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What Kit Will I Need For Race Day?
Posted on August 20, 2015 by jofrancis in Mixed Bag, Website ArticlesExperienced triathletes will already know this information, however we get asked this question many times by novice athletes facing their first event. Wetsuit (will be required) There are clear BTF rules as to when you have to wear a wetsuit and when it is optional but in my experience, you will definitely need a wetsuit […]
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Is there such a thing as “the best diet for training”?
Posted on May 19, 2015 by jofrancis in Mixed BagIn a world that is diet mad, it’s often really hard to keep your head. We’re constantly bombarded with confusing and conflicting information. Hands up who, in the last few years, has heard one of these statements:- “Carbs are the devil, you need to be going as low carb as possible.” “Maintaining the right weight […]
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What do I need to do before I start a training plan?
Posted on April 14, 2015 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Mixed Bag, Website Articles*This question was sent to us by a novice triathlete taking part in their first sprint triathlon later on in the year. They are planning to follow a 12 Week Training Plan but wanted to know what training to do in advance of starting the training plan.* Training: 1. Build up to two sessions a week […]
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Recovering enough to perform at your best…?
Posted on March 25, 2015 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Mixed Bag, Website Articles, year1base2(2)std, year2base2(2)mid, year2base2(2)std, year3base2(2)long, year3base2(2)longPRO, year3base2(2)stdSpring is finally here and for majority of UK based age group athletes race season is almost upon us. Some of you may have already raced a duathlon or two over the last couple of months. Whatever your race discipline, whether in a usual training week or after a race, how you manage your recovery […]
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