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Getting the Best Tri-Suit

Mike — Mon, 06 May 2013 09:53:40 +0000

For every activity, there is apparel that goes with it, and for triathlon athletes, a Tri Suit is their go to apparel for it can be worn for all the levels of triathlon. While some people choose to wear their Tri Suit under their wet suit, most will only wear their Tri Suit and start …

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Triathlon Training – New Newton Running Shoes

Mike — Fri, 22 Jan 2010 11:59:05 +0000

At last a pair of running shoes made for me! These shoes are absolutely amazing. Took them on a 10km run and straight out the box they felt completely comfortable as though I had been wearing them for months. They are also very light with a spacious toe box to accommodate my long toes and …

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Triathlon Training – 3-Part Periodization Plan for Running

Mike — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 08:36:33 +0000

Periodization can be quite a complex subject, but this article helped me to at least understand the basics. Although written specifically for running, I dare say the same principles could be applied to all three triathlon disciplines. Mike With all the workouts you try to fit in—long runs, tempo miles, track intervals, hill repeats, strength …

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Running Techniques – Getting back to basics

Mike — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 20:33:08 +0000

Still being a novice runner, I find these basic running technique drills very useful. But then again a daresay that much like swimming drills, there will always be a need to practice these regularly no matter what one’s level – Mike Running Techniques: Technique drills for runners are usually performed using three activities – marching …

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Eye Openers – Belly Breathing

Mike — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 07:58:17 +0000

So breathing is something natural that we have done every moment of our lives and so should not require any “learning” for an athlete. I mean if you are getting breathless you just need to get fitter right? Oh how wrong! Thanks Natalie for opening my eyes about this. Also some amazing reading at www.breathplay.com …

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Pool Running

Mike — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 10:06:07 +0000

If you think pool running is weird, boring, and wouldn’t do much for your fitness, we’re guessing you’ve never tried it. That’s too bad, because it’s hands-down the best cross-training activity for runners (and a lot more fun than it looks). By Bob Wischnia & Marc Bloom PUBLISHED 09/05/2003 by Runner’s World Boring–Not! I started …

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