The Ironman Triathlon is one of the toughest day sporting events in the world. The race consists of a 2.4.mile (3.86 km) swim, a 122-mile (180.25 km) bicycle ride and a marathon 26.22-mile (42.20 km) run. In most Ironmans, participants have a limited time of 16 to 17 hours to complete the race. Mateus Pimenta, a 36-year old Brazilian man, managed to complete Ironman Vichy … [Read more...] about You Can Improve Your Ironman Time By Doing This
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An Australian Burns Survivor Completes The “Hawaii Ironman”
Australian runner Turia Pitt suffered severe burns in 65% of her body after being trapped in a bushfire during a race in 2011. She was told she would never be able to compete again. After 200 operations, she was able to participate in the Hawaii Ironman triathlon, completing 226km (140 miles). Turia was hailed as an inspirational role model for her participation in one of … [Read more...] about An Australian Burns Survivor Completes The “Hawaii Ironman”
Improve your Triathlon Bike Power with these tips
For triathletes, cycling can be one of the toughest disciplines of a triathlon sprint. Many would think the secret to ace a cycling race is adequate, intense training. Yet, there’s more to it. Bike power has a great influence on your final performance. To develop an outstanding bike power, there are a couple of things you will need to do. Bigger Gears A great tip … [Read more...] about Improve your Triathlon Bike Power with these tips
Brick Workout Tips For Beginners
If you are looking to enter the world of triathlons a runner, cyclist, swimmer or sports amateur, brick training is probably a new concept. Bricks are workouts that combine two or three triathlon disciplines, this way, preparing you for the demands of each sport. For example, going from swimming without excessive leg movements to riding vertically on the bike, which depends … [Read more...] about Brick Workout Tips For Beginners
Beginner’s Triathlon Mistakes [Part 1]
Most triathletes suffer overuse or overtraining injuries, but acute traumatic injuries can also occur during an event or training. No Mindset Most of the students/athlete/person Do this mistake. They come in Triathlon by seeing others. People had craze of this Now a days. They come in Triathlon without mindset. They buy Tri suits, triathlon bikes, clipless pedals, … [Read more...] about Beginner’s Triathlon Mistakes [Part 1]