More than most sports, triathlon is an endeavor in which even the best training plan and cardiovascular fitness can be sabotaged by improper or improper use of triathlon equipment. But with these five triathlon equipment do’s and don’ts, along with the videos from Ben and Kerry that you’ll find below, you’ll be instantly equipped to make the best choices when it comes to triathlon equipment.
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Top 7 Ironman Race Week Mistakes
It’s an unfortunate, but true fact that you can easily sabotage all the preparation, hard work, qualification racing, budgeting and traveling that you put into getting to an Ironman event like Kona.
Let’s examine race week, and the top seven mistakes you could easily make while on the Big Island.
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Okay so I’ve written on some pretty controversial subjects in the past and I’m sure you’re all thinking, Now he’s gone completely off his rocker! But hey. I mean, what’s life without a bit of controversy every now and then?
I’ve always tried to understand why I look and perform like I do (taking out the training aspect of course). Some days are great and some I’d rather not mention. Having done quite a bit of research I have managed to put together the short understandable version of what I have found.
July 29, 2010
Craig Alexandar and Julie Dibens are just a couple of the many pro triathletes that sports performance expert Mat Steinmetz has helped to achieve massive success. Mat is well-versed in biomechanics and physiology, and allows top athletes to have triathlon performance at a very high level. Mat is himself the 2008 Age Group Long Course Champion at the Half Ironman Distance for 25-29, and in this interview, he reveals:
-techniques used in the bike fitting of top pros
-how to monitor intensity during the race
-hydrate and electrolyte techniques
-much more!
To listen in to the interview with Mat, or to download for later, just follow the link below!
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July 28, 2010
In this audio interview, Ironman World Champion Craig Alexander gives his quick tips for the swim, bike and run in Kona! Keep reading to listen or download. If you still need to upgrade to the “Qualify For Kona” section of the academy so that you can access this interview, just click here.
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Ben Greenfield Dishes Out Bike Course Tips In This Video From Our Kona Section.
Let’s face it.
Getting to the Ironman World Championships in Kona is tough.
Racing Kona intelligently is even tougher.
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