World Class Warm Downs

Triathlete Europe have compiled recovery techniques from a wide field of sports specialists. From premier league football club physiotherapists to ultradistance running champions, this article contains advice from people who have worked and competed in sport for years. The more triathlon-specific of the assembled advice comes from of former Ironman 70.3 World Champion Samantha McGlone, and Professional Cyclist Levi Leipheimer. The article includes recommendations for several recovery drinks and compression clothing products. There is also important guidance on how to look after your body during long flights abroad and a brief explanation of why you might want to take a dip in an ice bath.

Source: http://triathlete-europe.competitor.com/2010/08/27/triathlon-tips-pro-rules-recovery/

Nutrition Tips From Triathlon Ireland.

This in-depth article  from Triathlon Ireland provides any endurance sport fanatic with an ideal skeleton around which to build a nutrition plan. Not only will it teach you the seven “pillars of nutrition” there are clear, concise explanations about different nutrients, their importance and roles within the body. Whats more there are several suggestions for what constitutes a “portion” with real-life foods you are sure to find in your kitchen cupboards, so after reading this you will know not only if you’re eating the right things, but also the right amount of each foodstuff to eat. In addition to all the talk about food, this article also explains some of the effects of inadequate hydration and how to counter these effects. Triathlon Ireland advise athletes to weigh themselves before and after exercise, 1 litre of water weighs precisely one kilogram, so this quick check can help you work out how much you need to drink after a workout to maintain hydration.

Source: triathlonireland.com/high-performance-nutrition.html

Racing Next Month

There is still lots of racing action left to be had. Check out your region’s triathlon website to see which races are accessible to you. Welsh Triathlon, Scottish Triathlon and Triathlon Ireland together list over 20 races still to take place, though the calendar is a mix of triathlon distances with a few aquathlons and duathlons thrown in for good measure. Triathlon England lists 104 search results for the month of September 2010 but beware, the races the search returns are all listed as being booked for the year 2009. If Triathlon England is your regional governing body, head to the British Triathlon’s events page instead as the listings here appear to be correctly dated. You could also see British Triathlon Federation Handbook (if you are a BTF member, this should have been posted to you before the start of the 2010 season).

Sources:

www.welshtriathlon.org/events/

www.triathlonscotland.org/site/events.cfm

www.triathlonireland.com/races-and-events-calendar.html

www.britishtriathlon.org/events/index.php

It’s nearly the end of the triathlon season, is your bike tyred?

It may be the time of year that you start to notice the grip on your bikes tyres is getting a little thin (if you haven’t noticed, maybe you should check!). A few millimetres of rubber could be the difference between coming off on a wet corner in a few weeks time, and getting home safe and sound. If you do think your tyres need replacing, you will be pleased to hear that there is a wide range of tyres to suit a variety of abilities, cycle usage and budgets. For example, if you’re new to triathlon, and use one bike for training, racing and popping to the shops, you are likely to want some durable tyres that will last through the winter. If, however, you’re willing to invest more money you may have the option of having a set of training wheels with durable tyres and a set of race wheel tyres with more advanced technical specifications. These high-end tyres are likely to cost more but may help you go a bit faster. They also may be less suitable for your winter training. So if you’re looking for some new tyres, he’s a guide to the different types and some recommended options for beginner, intermediate and advanced triathletes. Are your tyres tubular or clinchers? Click the link below if you don’t know.

Source: www.tri247.com/article_6675.html

Tips From A Triathlon Coach : Take A Nap!

Sage Rountree is a level 2 Triathlon Coach from the United States. In his brief and relaxed article he encourages you to think about how much you require sleep as a triathlete, and how you can fit a bit more in. As he points out, during recovery and sleep is when the effects of your training actually take place you make you fitter and hopefully faster. Try his simple mathematical trick to work out how much sleep you need.

Source: lavamagazine.com/training/serious-recovery-why-triathletes-need-more-sleep#axzz0y1OJpHIe

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