Over the past two decades, participation in triathlon has grown enormously. Evidence for this growth can be seen in the membership numbers for USA Triathlon (USAT), the sport’s governing body in the United States. In 1993, the organization had just 15,937 members. Fast forward to 2002 and that number skyrocketed to 40,299. By 2012, that number had exploded to 155,198. Increased … [Read more...] about Multisport Means Multiple Ways to Get Your Endorphin Fix
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Q&A: Triathlon Race Intensity
Q. What intensity zones should I expect to be in while racing my triathlon? The intensity at which you are able to race can vary depending upon your experience level. In general, more experienced athletes are able to maintain a higher intensity throughout races. This is not only because they have a stronger aerobic foundation that allows them to engage in higher intensity … [Read more...] about Q&A: Triathlon Race Intensity
The Pre-Race Warmup for Triathlons
In a previous article, I outlined some warmup protocols for running events. Here, I discuss the warmup for triathlons. With three disciplines and additional pre-race logistics, race morning at a triathlon looks a bit different than at a single sport event. But the warmup still plays an important role in injury prevention and preparing the body for the rigors of the race. The … [Read more...] about The Pre-Race Warmup for Triathlons
When Triathlon Run Splits Don’t Reflect True Running Fitness
Are you a triathlete that has been plagued by the following question? What can I do to improve my triathlon specific run times? I’m a strong runner and consistently meet my expectations in running races, but my running times in triathlons don’t seem to represent my true running ability. If you are performing well in running races and your run times in triathlons are … [Read more...] about When Triathlon Run Splits Don’t Reflect True Running Fitness
