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What the Beginner Triathlete can Learn from the Pro’s

Part 2 in the 5 part series – interview with Craig Alexander     Now this is a triathlon training brick session.  After having completed a 112 mile (180km) bike ride, Craig then adds a number of runs to finish … Continue reading

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Beginners Triathlon Training – Week 1

Week 1 of my return to Triathlon Training is complete. It was a fantastic week, feeling refreshed at the end of it and ready to launch into week 2.   Taking a different approach to my triathlon training this time … Continue reading

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Beginners Triathlon Training – Day 1

Day 1 Complete.  Yaay!!!  Well I did it.  I completed my first day of triathlon training after a long time away from the sport. After many months (well actually years – my how time flies) of sitting on the sidelines … Continue reading

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The Triathlon Beginners Mindset

I was sitting here pondering on what to post and thought that maybe I could post on the Training Mindset for the Beginner Triathlete. The reason that this has come to mind today is that tomorrow is The Day.  I … Continue reading

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The Beginner Triathlete and Heart Rate Monitors?

This topic is often the cause of much confusion and distress.  For the Triathlon Training Beginner this topic can be somewhat of a nightmare.  One coach says something and another coach or article says the exact opposite. I am a … Continue reading

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Persistence and Success for the Beginner Triathlete

This video is such a great analogy of the sport of Triathlon. The sport of triathlon can be likened to Bamboo.  Often it seems like we are getting nowhere.  Our training does not seem to improve, our strength may not … Continue reading

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Beginner Triathlete Tips to Start Your Run Training

4 Tips to Start Up Your Running Season By David Alm Runner’s World The first step out the door is often the hardest, and not just for beginners. Greg Hamilton was training for an ultramarathon when illness forced him to … Continue reading

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Training Setbacks for the Beginner Triathlete

I wanted to take to the time to discuss setbacks in your triathlon training. It happens to everyone and it has happened to me on many, many occasions and still does. Often when we have a training or competition setback, … Continue reading

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Strength Training for the Beginner Triathlete

As a beginner starting in the sport of triathlon, it is easy to get lost in the multitude of information.  For many it is information overload.  You start to wonder to yourself; What do I do? Who should I be … Continue reading

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Running Technique for the Beginner Triathlete

If you are just starting to train for your first triathlon, many questions are raised. Running is one of those sports that the beginner triathlete often has many questions and does not always get them answered. Running is a very … Continue reading

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