http://www.triathlon.net Mon, 28 Jan 2008 18:50:01 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en As in any other sport, triathletes can also hit a plateau on their training sessions. When you hit the triathlon plateau, it would seem as if you don’t get any better no matter how hard you train. However, you should realize that every athlete has had his training plateau at ... http://www.triathlon.net/2008/01/28/triathlon-plateau/ Getting through the year and racing well in important event will require some planning on your part. Usually, it is recommended to start with the mid-season race and then just plan backward from this point to the level of fitness you have now. To do this, you must first know ... http://www.triathlon.net/2008/01/12/the-ideal-triathlon-training-plan/ Every year, just when the Hawaii Ironman competition ends, two possible things can happen to the triathlete. The first is that they may take too much time off and become completely out of shape or they can continue working hard to get a better performance the next year. But it ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/26/off-season-training-for-triathlon/ Improving your speed is not only improving your dexterity to be faster, speed actually has three variables. These variables include the starting point, the volume during speed session, and the frequency of your workout. Starting point Having a good speed block will enable you to have enough time to use your fast-twitch ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/22/improving-your-speed/ Racing in the triathlon requires a thiathele to be prepared both physically and mentally so he should be in the best possible shape. There are three considerations he needs to look into when training for the triathlon including hydration, sodium, and his calorie intake. You can experiment with these three ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/15/triathlon-training-hydration-sodium-and-calories/ In many sports, having a training partner can help improve your endurance and stamina. This is because people are motivated when they see their partner working hard to accomplish the tasks he has set for himself. It is to be expected that a triathlete who trains with another great triathlete ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/13/the-basics-of-finding-a-triathlon-training-partner/ Triathlon is no joke. You don't just swim, cycle and run for leisure. It's a sport which requires intensive training and discipline. A race would mean you'd exert your full effort. The difference between the race itself and the training proper is that at least in training, you're not competing ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/09/how-to-deal-with-after-race-stress/ It's not only rigorous training that's involved in being a triathlete. You don't just train all day and worry about nothing else. Just like in every other sport, you should also watch your nutrition and hence, you should always watch what you eat! Triathletes should always eat the same as ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/07/losing-weight-through-triathlon-how-should-you-eat/ There are times when over-eager beginners don't think of consequences and jump the gun. This is one of the reasons why injuries for beginning triathletes are rampant. Just imagine, you don't train for just one sport -- you train for three and for one race no less. With regards to ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/12/02/ways-to-avoid-injuries-for-triathlon-beginners/ So you want to be a triathlete. You've watched the sporting events, have played one or two or all three (but never the three in one go) of the three sporting events before and would like to challenge yourself into doing all three in a single racing event. Have you ... http://www.triathlon.net/2007/11/28/basic-triathlon-gear-requirements/