High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) is the secret behind keeping you TRI fit and fast when limited training time is on offer So many of us tend to be sucked into that “go long – go slower” mentality that we often forget that short and sharp, when structured properly can be just as, if not more beneficial to our overall triathlon fitness maintenance There are not many age group triathletes abound who have the benefit of time on their hands to do as much training as they like, when they like. Time waits for no triathlete – we often need to cram in our training sessions to accommodate...

1. Practice before race day – don’t expect to feel confident on race day if you have not put in some open water swim practice before-hand. Leaving the big pressure of your 1st open water swim to race day is not a great idea. 2. Warm-up prior to the start of the race – this does not mean you have to get in and some (especially if the water at the venue is cold). Jumps/Arm Swings and some Running will do the trick – elevate that heart rate so that the muscles is pumping and does not go from 80 BPM to 180BPM when the gun goes off 3. Buy yourself a pair of new leak free CLEAR Lenses goggles – nothing...