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How To Fuel Your Energy During a Triathlon

Properly fueling (taking in calories) before and after a training session or race can be fairly simple if done correctly, but what about fueling during a race? In the following I will explain exactly how to fuel for endurance performance. ...

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How To Bike Faster: A Simplistic Approach

We’ve already explained how to run faster, but seeing as how over 50% of almost all triathlons are spent on the bike it’s time we learn how to increase triathlon cycling performance. In order to be a better cyclist it’s ...

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5 Endurance Performance Secrets You’ve Never Heard

1. STAND MORE, SIT LESS New research shows that prolonged sitting, literally takes years off your life. The bigger surprise is that even you are extremely active when you’re not sitting, prolonged sitting still affects your health. Besides taking years ...

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How To Swim Faster: 7 Tips

1. Get a Video Analysis Of all the investments you can make when it comes to swimming, a video analysis will by far bring you the most bang for your buck.  Many pools or swim coaches offer a video analysis of ...

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Top 5 Early Season Mistakes Triathletes Make

1. Setting goals too high Typically after some offseason time off and your motivation returns as you begin in enter the prep-phase, you begin to plan your goals for coming race season. Weather your races from the previous went really ...

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How To Establish Your Training Zones

In Endurance Training Zones Explained, it was said that training in certain intensity zones is the best way of structuring training and gauging intensity. But how do you figure out your zones? Continue reading to found out how. SWIM TESTING ...

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How to Stay in Peak Endurance Shape While Traveling

Traveling as an endurance athlete is very challenging. It seems that most endurance athletes train nearly everyday. Being away from the bike or running trails can quickly leave you feeling mentally and physically anxious. However, there are solutions to stay ...

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How To Conquer Your First Triathlon

We’ve talked a bit before about gear for the beginner triathlete, but we’ve never really explored what you need to prepare yourself for your first triathlon. Whether you’re brand new to triathlon, transitioning from another endurance sport, or a triathlon ...

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Endurance Training Zones Explained

When training for endurance, training sessions must have a specific purpose. Simply going out and swimming, biking, or running with no planned duration or intensity might bring some improvements at first, but it will quickly lead to a plateau and ...

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Setting SMART Goals for Your Season

As discussed in How a Good Off-season Makes for a Great Race Season, after you have reflected on your previous the next step is to establish what your goals are for the following triathlon or endurance season. Goals are one of the ...

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