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I don't understand - why arent the main sets in swim training based on the same ideas as run training - ie - LSD, Tempo and Speed Work? I know that the session overall needs lots of drills etc - b... Continue

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Hi - im looking to get a turbo trainer for the bike in the garage. there are loads out there and i would like to hear some reviews and recommendations - or warnings! I have been told to go for a ge... Continue

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How to ride in a paceline

Solo rides are a great part of the cycling experience. Nothing beats cruising along and looking at the scenery, or attacking a climb at your own pace and intensity. But riding with a small group can be even more fun. You cover ground faster, meet people, and experience the thrill of shared effort. P… Continue

Posted by PB Cycling Editor on May 14th, 2008 at 3:30pm — No Comments (Add)

Structured training for great base phase

When starting out your season a decent base needs to put into place, so as to help avoid burnout during the more stressful parts of your training. Here is a swim session that can be used, more will be added as each week goes on: Warm up- 400m freestyle Drill set- 4 x 50m single arm (1st 25m Single arm every 6 kicks, 2nd 25m normal freestyle) change arm every 2nd 50m. Remember to keep elbow high and placing arm straight out in front of shoulder. Kick set- 4 x 50m freestyle kick (1st 25m all o… Continue

Posted by rodney_tri on May 14th, 2008 at 2:02am — No Comments (Add)

Drafting effects in swimming

We've uncovered some interesting analysis from Portugal relating to drafting effects in swimming. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of drafting distance on the drag coefficient in swimming.

Researchers found: * The drag coefficient of the leading swimmer… Continue

Posted by PB Swimming Editor on March 24th, 2008 at 7:30am — 1 Comment (Add)

Beginner's guide to Ironman

First step is make the goal more than doing a certain time or beating another person. Finishing the event should probably be your number one goal and there are few people who I would recommend having a more difficult main goal and stick to it! Expand and flesh out your goal, be a bit more spec… Continue

Posted by PB Triathlon Editor on April 27th, 2008 at 7:28pm — No Comments (Add)

Training schedules for 5k

This six week programme involves sharper work done in zones 4-5 and is designed for racing in the second part of the season after Monster early season training. Unless indicated otherwise, all distances are in miles: Week 1 Monday: 6 Progression Tuesday: Off Wednesday: 4 x 1200 at Zone… Continue

Posted by PB Running Editor on April 27th, 2008 at 7:16pm — No Comments (Add)

Training your bike cadence

Are you amazed at Lance Armstrong’s cadence? Do you try and achieve that same cadence on your rides? If so, should you? There has been a great amount paid to Lance’s high cadence, but does that cadence translate to better performance for triathletes? When we see Lance at the Tour the focus is on… Continue

Posted by PB Cycling Editor on April 2nd, 2008 at 7:00am — No Comments (Add)

 
 

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