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Is your bike ready?
Posted on August 2, 2017 by liz in CyclingYou are working towards your goal of finishing your first triathlon or competing well in your second triathlon. You intend to be well prepared but is your bike? This article looks at how you should prepare your bike for a triathlon. You don’t have to go out and buy a new bike for your first […]
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You can drink and ride!
Posted on July 21, 2017 by liz in CyclingEating 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 […]
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Making your training happen!
Posted on July 19, 2017 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Program, Planning, year1base1(1)std, year2base1(1)mid, year2base1(1)std, year3base1(1)longMaking 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 […]
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Wetsuits – buy or hire
Posted on May 16, 2017 by jofrancis in SwimmingAs we head into the triathlon events season, it’s time to start thinking about heading into the open water, and that means getting a wetsuit. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, it’s worth weighing up the options with regards to hiring or buying. If you’re totally committed and swim regularly in open water […]
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Bastion – your mental strategies
Posted on May 12, 2017 by jofrancis in Planning, Training PlansThink through your “what if scenarios”. This means thinking through the (most likely) things that could go wrong on the day and deciding your actions now. Your list could include ‘what if I drop one of my drink bottles as I am cycling’. The answer will depend on you and there is no right or […]
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