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Open Water Swimming Tips for the Beginner Triathlete
Two-time Abu Dhabi International Triathlon champion Julie Dibens and Ironman winner James Cunnama share five rules of a successful open-water swim with a group of local high school students. Rule 1: Keep your space “In the pool, you’re in … Continue reading
Guts and Determination for the Beginner Triathlete
The Ironman World Championships at Kona are now behind us for another year and we all look forward to the next World Champs in Kona a year from now. This article courtesy of triathlete.com is an example of true guts … Continue reading
Swimming and Breathing Tips for the Beginner Triathlete
Swimming is a very technical sport. The breathing component of swimming seems to be one of the most challenging for the beginner triathlete. Why? I have found from my experience that most triathletes are not natural swimmers and that the … Continue reading
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Swim Kicking Drills for the Beginner Triathlete
This is a great video by Dave Scott – 6 time Triathlon Ironman World Champion. Swimming is a very technical sport. In triathlon we want to make sure that we utilize a suitable kick strength and pace, as our legs … Continue reading
Equipment for the Beginner Triathlete
How do you decide what equipment you need for your very first triathlon? The equipment required for a triathlon can be a daunting task for the beginner triathlete. It is not just what is required; it is the number of … Continue reading
A common question from Beginner Triathletes – how much protein is enough?
Triathletes and Protein… The following article is from active.com. The article can get a little technical, it is worth the read though. Protein is a crucial element to successful triathlon training and racing. The Role of Protein in Exercise Recovery … Continue reading
Swim Training Tips for the Beginner Triathlete
For many triathletes, the swim section of the triathlon is the most challenging and frustrating. Swimming is one of the sports that demands attention to technique. A solid technique with your swim will make a considerable difference to the speed … Continue reading
Beginners Triathlon Training – Week 2
My return to the sport of Triathlon. Triathlon Training Week 2 is complete. This week I could already start to feel myself being stronger than in week 1. It is quite incredible how quickly the body responds when it is … Continue reading
Triathlon Race Day Tips
Fantastic video on what to take to your and how to setup your transition area for your triathlon race. This is excellent information for the beginner triathlete and a great reminder for those of you that have competed in a … Continue reading
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