Category Archives: Triathlon

Triathlon Training: Developing the Speed You Need for 70.3 – and 140.6!

By Chris Carmichael With the countdown to the Ironman World Championships in Kona, Hawaii next month, I’m sure many of you half-IMers out there are wondering if you have what it takes to complete a full Ironman or qualify for … Continue reading

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Triathlon Training: Running Injuries Near the End of Ironman Training

By Nick White Training the body for 140.6 miles of effort takes its toll on the body, especially when you’re trying to fit hours of weekly workouts around an already busy life where family and work are higher priorities. The … Continue reading

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Triathlon Training: Mid-Season Fixes

By Nick White and Chris Carmichael The complexity of triathlon is one of its most alluring attributes. You can get started simply, but then your engagement with the sport continues to grow and develop along with you. For time-crunched athletes … Continue reading

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Triathlon Training: Comfort Begets Speed

By Chris Carmichael Take a look at the transition area at any Ironman race and you’ll see some of the latest and greatest technology available and used by amateur athletes around: carbon-fiber bikes designed in wind tunnels, tear drop aero … Continue reading

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Triathlon Training: Avoiding Mid-Season Weight Gain

By Jim Rutberg, CTS Pro Coach By now you’re likely well into training for your next goal race, the one that will wrap up a great season in the next couple of months. And if you’re like many endurance athletes … Continue reading

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