Ironman Hydration – Do The Simple Things Right

About 5 years ago (or so) I, Steve Lumley, wrote the following excerpt as part of a comprehensive article on nutritional issues facing the ‘Ironman’ athlete: Please Login or Register... 

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Achieving Consistency in Your Training

In 1989, not long after I had started competing in triathlons, I attended a training camp in the Red Sea resort of Eilat. The camp was run by the then triathlete and now fitness conditioner... 

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Creating The Right Training Environment

At a presentation a couple of years ago I asked a room full of potential Ironmen how many of them had consulted with their partner or family before they entered the race? Please Login... 

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How To Get The Most From Your Training

Nearly every triathlete that I have met has been very good at getting the training done, especially those training for the long distance. Despite this many of them don’t see Please... 

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Triathlon Training and High Blood Pressure

Raised blood pressure, or hypertension, is a condition that affects many people in the UK today. It is defined as a blood pressure persistently above 140/90 mmHg. One third of all sufferers... 

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Staying Healthy in the Winter – IM

There is absolutely no doubt that one of the key components to a successful Ironman event is your ability to train consistently throughout the year. Although there seems to be a greater... 

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Learning From and Reviewing Your Races

Below are a number of questions and pointers to help guide triathletes towards the ‘perfect race’. Print this form off, and then run through the questions, writing post race comments... 

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