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Resting Pets

Detraining & Double Race Training Management Tips for Ironman Triathletes

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Everyone knows that rest is required after a big race. But what if you have another race on the calendar? How much rest is appropriate, giving yourself space to heal, but also allowing for performance in the next event? This is a difficult question to answer because there are many variables. But regardless of how…

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Beach Swim Start

Twin Peaks: Getting Fast In Your Final Race of the Season

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The last race of your year represents an opportunity for you to redeem yourself or to confirm that you are truly awesome. Don’t put any undue pressure on yourself other than making sure that you’re doing everything possible to have your best race. You have lessons learned from earlier races and a good sense of…

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How to Taper with Intent

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As the early big races of the season are approaching, it’s time to once again consider perhaps the hardest part of your training: the taper. While almost every triathlete has heard of tapering, very few actually get it right. This article has two goals: to help you understand your personal needs and cues for tapering based on your event, and to give you active steps you can take to implement your taper.

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