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2 days ago · 28 best moments in Olympic and Paralympic triathlon history. From cruel defeats to podium sweeps, triathlon at the Olympic and Paralympic Games has always been a highlight to watch. So here are our top 28 greatest multisport moments on the biggest sporting stage…. 6 November 2024 / 13:03 GMT 6 November 2024 / 13:26 GMT.
Your first Ironman: 30 training and preparation tips
Nov 26, 2019 · 26, Respect the taper. Ironman triathletes will always perform better if they’re fresh and not overcooked, so cramming training right up to the event in the hope of gaining fitness rarely pays off. Give yourself time to relax and recover, so you reach the start-line raring to go. How to taper for Ironman.
The best road bikes for triathlon
Apr 16, 2024 · Scott Addict 30. Credit: Scott. Price; £2,349. Spec: Shimano 105 R7000 groupset, Syncros RP2.0 Disc wheels. The Addict 30 is an endurance bike with a sensible spec. It would be ideal for a triathlete targeting long course who’d prefer a road bike and clip-ons for extra comfort and help on the hills.
How to avoid the most common Zone 2 running mistakes
Jan 13, 2023 · Mistake #1: Using a wrist-based heart rate monitor. People often make the mistake of using wrist-based heart rate monitors to track their heart rate while they work out. Even though these monitors are easy to use, cheap, and convenient, they are often less accurate than chest-based heart rate straps.
Best swimming watches to help you improve in 2024
May 13, 2024 · Credit: Wahoo. Price: £199 / $199. Weight: 53g. Display size: 30.4mm. Battery life: Up to 14 days in smartwatch mode and 24 hours in GPS mode. Designed to perform with Kickr and Elemnt bike computer integration, the Rival is a multisport watch which also includes a triathlon, open-water and pool swim mode.
15 key front crawl swim drills to improve your technique
Oct 3, 2024 · Fingertips or thumb enter the water first. Hand enters between your head and shoulder. Hand extends (glides) forward after entry. 2. Down sweep. Hand presses down and sweeps outwards. Hand sculls to catch water as arm approaches full extension. Hand sweeps down as elbow begins to flex (keep elbow high). 3.
What is an Ironman? - 220 Triathlon
Nov 11, 2022 · What does an Ironman consist of? The first leg is a 3.8km open-water swim in the sea or a lake. Athletes will run from the water to the transition area (T1), where they’ll don their bike gear and jump on the bike for the 180km ride.Then, after preparing for the run in T2, the athletes will set out on a marathon (42.2km) for the final leg of the Ironman.
Free 6-month Ironman 70.3 training plan - 220 Triathlon
Dec 15, 2016 · Three-phase training plan. This triathlon plan is broken down into three phases: an eight-week ‘Base’ phase before an eight-week ‘Build’ phase and an eight-week ‘Peak/Taper’ period. Here are the essential 70.3 sessions mentioned in the training plan, which you can download at the button below. How to fuel the base phase.
Triathlon distances: Every race format explained
Oct 4, 2024 · A super-sprint triathlon comprises a 400m swim, a 10km bike and a 2.5km run. (Credit: Pexels) 400m swim; 10km bike; 2.5km run; The super-sprint is the shortest triathlon distance and a great entry point to triathlon, giving you the chance to experience the three disciplines together without having to put in hours of training. Finish one and you’ll be a triathlete!
Training plans - 220 Triathlon
Jul 18, 2024 · Free 6-month Olympic-distance triathlon training plan for intermediate athletes. This six month standard-distance triathlon training plan is for athletes planning to do a standard-distance triathlon and training around four times a week, between seven to eight hours. 29 September 2021 / 11:46 BST 1 October 2021 / 13:43 BST.