Karl Hayes
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How to Make the a Great Swim to Bike Transition
Triathletes are quick to complete training sessions that require them to run off the bike, and rightly so. The neophytes out there will likely experience a sensation, unlike anything they’ve…
3 Key Cycling Stretches for Triathletes
Humans did not evolve in the aero position. As such, the long periods triathletes spend on their bikes can cause myriad of muscular problems. Here are some of the stretches…
Beginner’s Guide to the Bike Leg
New to triathlon? Check out the beginner’s guide to the bike leg. If you’re thinking about getting into triathlon, then you need to get on your bike. For most of…
Managing Cycling Injuries
Cycling can be a major factor in triathlete injury, and though many athletes attribute their muscle soreness and injuries to their running or swimming, it’s important to understand that poor…
How to Build Strength on the Bike
Matt White
Taking a break from triathlon over the winter months? Put this time to good use and learn how to build strength and power on the bike. How do I build…
How to Improve Your Running Drills
Want to improve your run drills? The real benefits of drills are a result of how they are applied to training, writes Graeme Turner. Coaches love drills. The Internet, magazines…
Strength Training for Age-Group Triathletes
Strength is important for endurance athletes and takes time to generate, but there are a few tricks, that will help you maximise your training time. I drive my coach crazy…
How to Tackle Hills on a Triathlon Bike (TT)
For many newbie triathletes, climbing can represent one of the greatest challenges when it comes to riding. Once that road in front of you starts to rise, it can be…
Polarised to Pyramidal Training Intensity Distribution: The Principle of Specificity is Key
Daniel Plews
A new blog post has been a long time coming (we’ve been busy!; me doing some training, work and the addition of a little girl and Prof writing a book),…
Runners’ Toenail Problems: Do Triathletes Even Need Nails?
Shawn Smith
Quick summary: If you’ve spent a lot of time training for triathlons, you may have experienced problems like black, thickened, or ingrown toenails. You may have lost toenails now and…
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