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 –...
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...
Zero to Triathlon hero in 12 weeks
Glen Gore - MULTIPLE INTERNATIONAL IRONMAN TOP 5 FINISHER
So you are all fired up for a triathlon. A Sprint triathlon is the place you want to start. How do you go about achieving this?
We are going to assume that you have some form of fitness base to work off. The majority of 1st timers we encounter either come from some form of cycle or run background. We do however have the odd swimmer or two who is also keen to give triathlon a good crack.
For those working off a zero fitness base level, 12 weeks of...
Focus on the Process: Rather than worrying about the outcome, focus on the process of what you need to do in order to perform well. This can help you stay in the moment and prevent your mind from wandering into worrying about the future.
Take Deep Breaths: Take deep breaths and focus on the breath going in and out of your body. This can help slow down your heart rate and create a sense of calm.
Visualize Success: Visualize yourself performing well and succeeding in the competition. This can help you stay positive and confident in your abilities.
Talk to Yourself: Talk to...
Regular exercise and physical activity provide a multitude of benefits that positively impact a vast array of health conditions from cardiovascular diseases, orthopedic issues, neurological disorders, and even oncological diagnoses.What makes exercise such a valuable "treatment" is the variety in which participants can engage in. From formal gym workouts to classes like Yoga, Tai Chi, and Pilates, to increasing the intensity & frequency of activities of daily living. Exercise is indeed medicine for the Body, Mind and Soul....
