GE interviewed British Triathlete and GE ambassador Todd Leckie at a BTF training camp to find out everything he knows about common injuries within the sport. This video talks about all the commono injuries within the sport from swimmers ear to plantar fasciitis. He also shows you some great techniques to use on the foam roller.
Duration : 0:4:43
http://www.rockstartriathlete.com triathlon running tips to make you go fast
Running Tip 1. Plyometrics: If you want to ensure that you ³spring² from the
ground with each step while running, plyometrics is the answer. Sample
plyometric exercises include jumps, bounds, leaps, hops and skips. For
example, 2x/week you can jump onto a box for 2 sets of 10 times, do 3 sets
of 20 yard skips, hop rapidly up and down 15-20 times for 4 sets.
Plyometrics should be a key component of a good triathlon training plan.
Running Tip 2. Don¹t Eat: In transition, that is. If you¹re trying to
swallow several ounces of sports drink, slam 1-2 gels, or bite off an energy
bar while you¹re just starting your run, you¹re going to have a much more
difficult time finding your pace off the bike. Instead, wait until the first
5-10 minutes of the run, when you¹ve gotten your rhythm, or wait until the
first aid station to start eating. This means you¹ll need to get off your
bike fueled and hydrated, not thirsty and hungry.
Duration : 0:1:23
This video is about how to start and complete the triathlon in a “pool swim” format. There are specifics about the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlons, but in reality, this video describes any “pool swim” triathlon (except the distances are different).
To sign up for the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlons (in Greensboro, NC, and Chapel Hill, NC), go to www.swimforsmiles.org/events today!
There are more advanced techniques dealing with triathlon swimming, and if you have any questions about any part of this video or triathlons in general, feel free to send an email to alex@swimforsmiles.org.
Good luck!
Duration : 0:3:59
Graeme Street, owner for http://cyclo-club.com shares two simple to use workouts and techniques to help you combat chronic and/or acute knee pain.
Duration : 0:8:20
I’ve always wanted to get into rock climbing, but I think I’m too big. The problem is I can’t really get much smaller than I am right now. At 6 feet tall, I weigh 195 and you can see most of my ribs. I could maybe loose another 5 pounds, but I really think anymore than that would be unhealthy. I run triathlon and am pretty strong, but I think at the end of the day my frame is just too big to climb anything serious. Please tell me this isn’t true and any techniques for a bigger climber
200 lb @ 6ft is no big deal. That is where I am at and have been climbing for over a decade. Flexability and balance are the keys to your success. As with any climber, use your legs to propell yourself up. Do Not rely on your arms to pull yourself up. Your legs are stronger and have higher endurance than your arms, use them to your advantage. Stretching and yoga will help with flexibility. This will help in your progression.
Hit the gym and start climbing. Concentrate on good technique using your legs and you will be fine.
-Good Luck
Today was a great race but it was HOT! This was the 2011 Key Biscayne trilogy series and it was race #2 and it is run by Multirace. Multirace seems to be having problems lately on site with their registration and results. I think they need to hire some new technicians! We had to wait a really long time to get our race results and they ended up being the old fashioned printed type…. that works for me. Took 1st place in my age group and was only 3 seconds behind the guy that took masters which was an awesome feeling… can’t wait for the third race next month.
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Here’s how to do the first transition and the bike part of a triathlon! This video deals with specifics of the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlons, but it describes techniques that can be used for any triathlon.
To sign up for the Swim for Smiles Youth Triathlons (in Chapel Hill, NC, and Greensboro, NC), go to www.swimforsmiles.org/events today!
There are more advanced techniques dealing with triathlon cycling and transitions, and if you have any questions about any part of this video or triathlons in general, feel free to send an email to alex@swimforsmiles.org.
Good luck!
Duration : 0:4:0
Today’s race was interesting to say the least. This was the Key Biscayne Trilogy series and it was race number 3. Only one more to go, which is the bonus round next month. Everything started off good today until it came time to mount my bike and I took a tumble! This is something I have practiced a hundred times but lost my concentration on race day and you will see what happens in the video.
All in all it was a decent race but it was 30 seconds slower than last months race which was a little discouraging in one aspect but then again, I was biking and running injured and I STILL made Masters and 8th overall in the duathlon… YEAH! I also got to race with Mr. Hoy, who got me started in triathlons to begin with and also met up with another Team Aquaphor member.
This is a must see video!
Duration : 0:5:26
I can’t believe it is the third race in this series already! There is only one race left in the series and that will be the bonus round. I have been struggling with my weight a little bit over the past month and tomorrow’s race will be a couple of extra pounds heavier. I have also had some strange knee problems show up since yesterday. Maybe some IT Band issues? It is not the same knee that I had problems with earlier this year.
I have been working extra hard this month to really work on my overall time. I will be shooting for Masters in the duathlon and know who I need to beat to do it. Wish me luck!
Duration : 0:6:13
Tomorrow starts the first of the Trilogy racing series for me. This should be pretty exciting as it is one of the shorter sprint triathlons and should be a pretty fast race. In the past two weeks I have been coming off the “high” from the Alcatraz race….. it will be very hard to top that race, trust me. On the other hand, my competitive side loves these shorter races as that is what I am better at. Recently I have swam faster, biked faster and ran faster than I ever have before. My run endurance might not be back up to what I want it to be but it is slowly getting there.
Duration : 0:2:53
