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Triathlon: It’s a philosophy

Triathlon: It’s a philosophy

29/10/13 - ITU recently held a youth development camp for athletes and coaches in Rio Maior, Portugal, with the aim to build the future triathlete stars of tomorrow. While athletes received a week of specialized... |

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Essential triathlon training tips: Swim core stability

Essential triathlon training tips: Swim core stability

08/01/13 - Improving core strength is a fundamental element to improving your swim time in a triathlon. A strong core keeps your body long, narrow and streamlined, ready to knife through the water. A conditioned... |

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Triathlon Essentials 15: Run Safety

Triathlon Essentials 15: Run Safety

01/03/10 - This week’s section looks at safety during running. Although most run safety tips are common sense it’s important to be aware and not to get blasé after countless hours of training. Check out what... |

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Triathlon Essentials 13: Bike Components

Triathlon Essentials 13: Bike Components

15/02/10 - This week we look at pedalling technique. Pedalling technique is fairly simple but there are some straight forward pointers to think about to attain the most efficient stroke. Watch the elite demonstrate... |

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Triathlon Essentials 12: Bike Coordination

Triathlon Essentials 12: Bike Coordination

08/02/10 - This week we look at the coordination section of the bike discipline. Spinning is one of the most important things to get right when out riding. In order to ride for longer distances and leave energy... |

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Triathlon Essentials 11: Bike Core

Triathlon Essentials 11: Bike Core

01/02/10 - Welcome to part 11 of the ITU Sport Development tutorial. This week we look at using your core in biking. The core works as a stablisier in riding, as in swimming a strong core will help you maintain a... |

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Triathlon Essentials 10: Bike Introduction & Safety

Triathlon Essentials 10: Bike Introduction & Safety

25/01/10 - This week the Sport Development team start to break down the bike discipline of a triathlon. The middle portion of the race and the longest part. Your not as fresh as in the swim but you still need to... |

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Triathlon Essentials 09: Transitions Components

Triathlon Essentials 09: Transitions Components

18/01/10 - Transition skills are quite different from the athletic disciplines of swimming, cycling and running. Skills required are things like putting on shoes, helmet and glasses, taking off goggles, racking and... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 8: Transition Core and Coordination

Triathlon Essentials Part 8: Transition Core and Coordination

07/01/10 - In Part 8 of Triathlon Essentials, we look at the Core and Coordination in transition. Transition involves a variety of movements in different directions, at different speeds, and in different... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 7: Transition Intro

Triathlon Essentials Part 7: Transition Intro

04/01/10 - One of the unique and exciting facets of triathlon is the transition.  From swim to bike and bike to run, the transition can be an exhilarating and daunting place for triathletes of all abilities. Watch... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 6: Swim Components

Triathlon Essentials Part 6: Swim Components

14/12/09 - This week our Sport Development team bring you swim components training advice. Once you’ve practiced core and coordination in your stroke you can work on the finer techniques of your breathing, kick,... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 5: Swim Coordination

Triathlon Essentials Part 5: Swim Coordination

06/12/09 - Developing on from swim tips and tricks, swim safety and swim core stability, this week’s Triathlon Essentials offers you handy training tips on improving your coordination when in the water. Rhythm is... |

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Training Tip: Ice Baths

Training Tip: Ice Baths

01/12/09 - An extreme measure or a great way to recover? Ice bathing has long been debated within sports circles as to the benefits of jumping in a tub of cold water following an intensive workout or race, and what... |

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Training Tip: Preventing Illness

Training Tip: Preventing Illness

24/11/09 - Nothing makes an ill triathlete as frustrated as looking outside their bedroom window and watching their training buddies or rivals whizzing past on their bikes. A gap in preparation and a blank page in... |

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Training Tip: Running To Win

Training Tip: Running To Win

17/11/09 - With a plethora of individual sports to compete in, running races may actually be your best way to improve your final discipline during a triathlon. Because of the relative ease of organising single... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 2: The Tips and Tricks of Swimming

Triathlon Essentials Part 2: The Tips and Tricks of Swimming

13/11/09 - Ever wondered what it’s like to be in the middle of the swim start at a triathlon? Well jump in with this week’s exclusive video as we give you the inside look at the all the tips, tricks and tactics... |

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Training Tip: Pacing the Swim

Training Tip: Pacing the Swim

10/11/09 - With a 1500m swim to start a standard distance triathlon, the idea of starting hard and leaving the pack behind can be a large temptation, however it may not be the most efficient. Learning to accurately... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 1: Getting Started

Triathlon Essentials Part 1: Getting Started

09/11/09 - ITU Sport Development brings you a training video for people getting started in the sport of triathlon. Every Monday we will bring you a section to introduce you to specific skills and techniques in each... |

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Training Tip: Risk It To Win It

Training Tip: Risk It To Win It

03/11/09 - Triathlon is one of the most competitive sports and despite events lasting for several hours, time and time again the difference between the winner and second place is a fraction of a second. It’s not... |

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