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Published 26 apr, 2010. 12:37 p.m.
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Ten easy steps to training plan design
By Lynda Wallenfels
January 27, 2006
You can train haphazardly and hope to have top form on race day or you can follow an organized training plan building up to your peak event ...
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Published 27 apr, 2010. 5:21 p.m.
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Tips for getting in and out of the triathlon transition zones quickly
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com
Updated: November 19, 2007
Most triathletes spend the bulk of their training time focused on the three events: swimming, cycling, and running. But ...
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Published 29 apr, 2010. 12:08 a.m.
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Determining Your Training Zone
To calculate your training zone (in beats per minute, BPM, of your heart), you first need to determine your resting heart rate.
Resting Heart Rate: When seated and relaxed, before getting out of bed in the ...
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Published 29 apr, 2010. 12:16 a.m.
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YOUR BASIC TRANSITION AND RACE DAY CHECK LIST
- 1. Bike
- 2. goggles
- 3. wetsuit for sure
- 4. swim cap plus race cap
- 5. body glide and vaseline
- 6. swimsuit
- 7. bike shorts – or race suit
- 8. helmet
- 9. t-shirt – or ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 4:52 p.m.
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How to psyche yourself up, calm yourself down and overcome performance anxiety
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Many athletes perform their best during training or practice and find that they choke during competition. If this happens to you take ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 4:54 p.m.
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Improve Your Sport Performance with Visualization Techniques
Visualization has also been called guided imagery, mental rehearsal, mediation, and a variety of other things -- no matter the term, the basic techniques and concepts are the same. Generally speaking, visualization is the ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 4:58 p.m.
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To take your training and competition to the next level you need to do more than just put in time, you need to have a plan. Your training program requires constant adjustment throughout the year to avoid plateaus and burnout ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 5:00 p.m.
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Cross Training Improves Fitness and Reduces Injury
Varying your workouts can improve performance and reduce burn-out.
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
You consider yourself to be in better than average shape. You run several times a week for health ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 5:02 p.m.
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No Time to Exercise - Tips for Busy Athletes
Finding time to train when there's no time for exercise
By Elizabeth Quinn, About.com Guide
Very few athletes (elite and recreational) have the luxury of being paid to train. Most ...
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Published 03 may, 2010. 5:04 p.m.
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Common mistakes athletes make during competition
Do you perform well during training only to come up short on race days? If so, you may be making these common mistakes that many athletes make during competition.
1. Starting Out Too Fast ...
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Published 05 may, 2010. 6:43 p.m.
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SWIM
Triathlon Shorts/ Swimsuit
Goggles - 2 pairs
Wetsuit
Bag for Wetsuit
Towel
Water Bottle (full of water) to wash feet
Earplugs / Noseplugs (spares)
Swim Cap (one should be provided but if the water is cold you may need to double ...
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Published 02 jun, 2010. 4:54 p.m.
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Mental Preparation
Get Mentally Prepared for the Coming Race Season
By Jerry Lynch, Ph.D
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Does your confidence waiver? Does self-doubt creep in prior to your event? Are you ...
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Published 02 jun, 2010. 4:58 p.m.
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Race Day Preparation
Preparing for your race is not only about the physical preparation but conquering the psychological and emotional barriers. As you look ahead to the 2003 season, begin to formulate a mental strategy. Remember, planning to race well ...
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Published 04 jun, 2010. 11:25 a.m.
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Mental training: Positive self-talk
By Charlene Waldner
April 24, 2007 -- Henry Ford said, “If you believe you can do something or believe you can’t, you’re probably right.” He was right.
Thinking negatively causes failure. Thinking positively causes success ...
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Published 04 jun, 2010. 1:37 p.m.
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The 48 Hour Countdown
Written By: Matt Fitzgerald
The final two days before a race are very important. The final workouts, meals, equipment and mental preparations and logistical planning you do in this window can have a major impact on ...
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Published 04 jun, 2010. 2:20 p.m.
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Sports Psychology - How Mental Training Can Improve Your Performance.
P. Mauro, 2005.
www.trainingsmartonline.com
What would you be thinking?
Imagine you have been leading the Olympic triathlon since the start of the race, only to
find another athlete arriving ...
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Published 18 jun, 2010. 7:02 p.m.
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ironguides: Mental Attitude for Ironman
By Vinnie Santana
5/18/2010
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In the final days before you race an Ironman it is essential that you keep a few things in mind.
Ironman essence – Gratitude
The Ironman hype in the final ... |
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Published 18 jun, 2010. 7:03 p.m.
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Athletes and the power of the present moment
By Grant Giles
4/2/2010
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After 13 years of coaching and interacting with athletes I find that the biggest single hurdle for athletes is their mental approach to racing and training ... |
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Published 18 jun, 2010. 7:12 p.m.
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Mark Allen: When Things Get Tough
By Mark Allen
9/14/2009
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There are thousands of tools to get you over those tough moments in races. Some require developing a plan in advance of the gun going off so that ... |
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Published 18 aug, 2010. 1:38 p.m.
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Heat Stroke (Hyperthermia)
What Is It?
The human body usually can regulate its temperature. When the body gets too hot, it uses several strategies to cool down, including sweating. But if a person spends too much time in the heat ...
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Published 25 oct, 2011. 2:19 p.m.
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Ironman in November
The Mountain Spirit Triathlon Club is pleased to present the Ironman in November Challenge.
The object is to complete an Ironman distance triathlon during the month of November.
Over the course of the month you will use ...
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