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First Ironman? Some Race-week Mistakes to Avoid
Often raceweek-mistakes are made that can have significant impact on race results.For an event like the Ironman, training is done over many months and possibly an entire year. Endurance is built up over a long period.Read more…First Ironman? Race-week Diet Mistakes to Avoid
Over my years of Ironman racing I've come to realize that attention to detail can have serious impact on how your Ironman race turns out.Diet is no exception. There are lots of mistakes you can make in the final week, and during the race, that can lead to disaster.Read more…Your First Ironman? Some Common Bike Mistakes to Avoid
No matter how hard you train for your first Ironman race, it won't necessarily guarantee that you will reach the finish line if you don't pay attention to details.When it comes to your bike, there are mistakes that are made over and over again by triathletes new to the Ironman and hopefully I can point them out to you and help you realize your Ironman dream. Some of these mistakes I've made myself over the years, and I've had to learn the hard way.Read more…Some Tips About the Bike Leg of the Ironman Triathlon
Now its time for your Ironman-bike. Spin away from transition in a nice easy, relaxing gear. Watch out for other cyclists who will come flying by like they're in the last 500 meters of the the bike course.Read more…Mission Critical: Triathlon Training For Beginner Athletes
If you are new to the wonderful sport and are a triathlon training beginner, welcome to a new and exciting chapter in your life!This competitive sport is a thrilling road race, bicycle tour, and swim meet all in one.Whatever your reasons for beginning the sport, you will soon find there are a few critical steps when starting your triathlon training for beginner athletes.Read more…Ironman Training-Should You Stretch?
Stretching Is one of those grey areas that nobody seems to really understand. Sometimes I watch people stretching just before a race and you can just tell they are going through the motions--unsure exactly what it is they're doing.I tried the stretching thing for a year or so and came to the conclusion that for me it was a waste of time.Read more…Swim Equipment Choices For Your Ironman Training and Racing
Your Ironman swim-equipment includes some items that are optional and some that are essential.Optional for training are pull buoys, hand paddles, kick boards, and swim fins...PULL BUOYS-Like most rookie swimmers with low body fat, my legs would sink way to low in the water.Read more…The Ironman Triathlon -- Some Bike Training Tips
Hopefully I can give you a few bike-training tips that will help you prepare for your first Ironman Triathlon.I'll repeat what I said in the bike-equipment page. Be sure when you purchase I bike that it is the proper frame size for you.Read more…The Ironman - How Many Races Should You Do?
Many first time Ironman competitors have no idea what to expect from their first race. As a result, most don't know if it will be their "only" Ironman race or their first of many.The Ironman by its nature is so demanding emotionally, mentally and physically that there is know way of knowing how some people will react once crossing the finish line for the first time.Read more…The Ironman --- Then and Now
Talk about a race that had humble beginnings. Just a handful of hardy souls who wanted to inject some excitement into their otherwise tedious lives and the Ironman triathlon was born.What began on basically a dare in the mid to late 70's has mushroomed into one of the fastest growing athletic events in the world.Read more…Ironman Canada -- About the Race
I can tell you quite a bit about Ironman- Canada as I've been entered 10 times.Its very surprising how many first time Ironman hopefuls come to Canada. I say that because it is very, very challenging.Read more…Ironman Brasil -- About The Race
Consider Ironman-Brasil for your first attempt at Ironman glory. Many triathlons are very difficult to enter unless you are on the race-site the first day of entry or sitting at your computer. Ironman Canada for instance usually fills on the first day.Read more…You've Reached the Ironman Finish-line - Now What Happens?
After the finish-line several things will happen. Firstly and most importantly you can finally stop running. What happens next depends on the condition you are in when you reach the finish line.Read more…Your First Ironman? Some Run Training Tips for You
The run-training portion of preparing for your first Ironman should be approached with caution.This is one area where you stand a good chance of being injured if you try and do too much too soon. If you are an accomplished runner with a few marathons under your belt, than most of this page isn't meant for you.Read more…Ironman Race-day - The Run Transition
I know exactly what you'll be feeling when you get off that bike and begin run-transition. First of all, you'll want to throw the bike in the lake. Secondly, the chance of somehow finishing the marathon distance the way your legs feel right at that moment seems pretty well impossible.Read more…The Ironman Triathlon --- Run Equipment Tips
There are several run-equipment choices I feel can help you quite a lot in your quest for your first Ironman Trathlon finisher medal.SHOES- Of course well fitting shoes are a priority. I've tried every sort of shoe you can imagine over the years and have come to this conclusion:You can train just as well and stay just as injury free in $50 shoes as you can in $150 dollar shoes.Read more…The Ironman Triathlon -- Swim Transition (what to expect)
This is the best way to approach the swim-transition.The first thing that will happen when you stand up is that you will have a moment of dizziness. It is brief and normal.Read more…Your First Ironman and Race-Day is Finally Here
I remember my first Ironman race-day right down to the smallest detail. Years from now yours will be permanently engraved in your memory as well.I asked myself many times over the course of the training year what on earth I was doing.Read more…The Ironman -- What to Expect Ironman Week
It's really here. It's race-week and the countdown to your first Ironman.Hopefully, you have accommodations booked.Read more…Weight Room Etiquette For Triathletes
If its your first time adding weight training to your fitness program, you may not be quite sure of proper weight room etiquette.Hopefully I can offer a few suggestions that may aid you in avoiding a few of the more common pitfalls.--First of all, make sure you're dressed properly.Read more…
Most Recent Articles in Triathlon category
- Is It Time To Get Professional Triathlon Training? - By: Mike Herman
A triathlon requires athletes to display their skills and endurance in three different sports namely, swimming, cycling and running.A triathlon is much more demanding than other athletic events since it requires the competitors to excel in all the three sports. In order to do do well, place well and to increase the chances of winning, the athletes have to undergo professional triathlon training before the actual event. - Triathlon Swim Training - How You Can Get It Right - By: Munyaradzi Chinongoza
Dating back to ancient Greek times, a triathlon tests the skills of athletes in a competition comprised of three different events. The most common triathlon involves swimming, cycling and running. In this order, it is the swimming portion of this competition that sets the tone for the rest of the contest. - Best Triathlon Gear For Quality Performance - By: Mike Herman
When it comes to finding the best triathlon gear on the market, you may be overwhelmed at the sheer amount of options available on the market.Instead of choosing equipment that is either inappropriate for the sport or for your specific needs, strive to do the research before you begin shopping.A couple of minutes of research can save you a tremendous amount of time, effort, and money when it comes to shopping for the best triathlon gear for you, regardless if you are interesting in competing in an amateur event or striving for perfection in a professional event. - Professional Triathlon Training For All Ages, All Abilities and All Athletes - By: Mike Herman
When it comes to professional triathlon training, athletes of all ages and any ability can benefit from a fantastic amount of information and techniques from a host of professionals from all over the sport.Whether you choose to utilize the one-on-one training resources that only a professional can provide or are more interested in gaining information through informational videos, periodicals, books, and other training materials, there are a wide variety of options available.Depending on your level of commitment, available resources, and budget, you will certainly find the professional triathlon training that best fits into your personal wants and needs. - Elements of Triathlon Competition - By: Low Jeremy
It all started with the debate of who's the best- the runners, the swimmers or the cyclists? We all know that they have their individual fortes but during the 1920's, when the first triathlons were held, this topic had been ringing wild in the sports world.To put a stop on this, a Navy Commander named Cdr. - Guidelines in Choosing Your Custom Triathlon Apparel - By: Low Jeremy
There must be some reasons why when it comes to triathlon apparels, it is purely a personal preference of the racer. Well, of course team uniforms mark the exemption. Depending on the agreement or the rulings as imposed by a team, racers are issued or mandated with a single type of uniform. - How to Train for USA Triathlon - By: Low Jeremy
One of the greatest marvels in human experiences is the beginning of each adventure…or misadventure. And with each time we begin, the experiences we've learned prove to be more beneficial than not starting at all.Each step of training must be regulated and done according to the typical (and standard) measures that must be used to avoid definite pitfalls. - Importance of Training for a Triathlon - By: Low Jeremy
Plan remains to be a plan not until some action pushes it to realize its potentials. All of us are capable of making a good start and see our start to its end with each plan that we do. However, our greatest fear is not that we cannot make them. - Your Standards in Choosing Your Triathlon Shorts - By: Low Jeremy
Everyone has his unique anatomy. And that, my friend must be the foremost consideration in choosing you triathlon shorts.You can of course choose to base your choice of shorts on the quality of the material, the price or the over-all construction. - Triathlon Swim Testing Your Endurance in the First Leg - By: Low Jeremy
If there were anything more difficult than the transitions of the triathlon race then swimming would be it. Truly an endurance sport, swimming in triathlon races can actually dig the life out of you, especially when your body is not well adapted to the conditions that it requires.You may have some basic backgrounds in swimming since it is known to be the most popular pastime sport Americans have.