Tips for Overseas Triathlon Races
September 15, 2019 No Comments on Tips for Overseas Triathlon RacesHaving just returned from the ITU Triathlon World Championships in Switzerland, I thought I would share some tips on travelling
You are here: Home 
Training Articles Category Archives Triathlon
Triathlon
Why triathlons are like roller coasters
July 2, 2019 No Comments on Why triathlons are like roller coastersI’ve been doing triathlons for 5 years now but I haven’t ridden a roller coaster since I first got pregnant
Your first triathlon race
July 25, 2018 No Comments on Your first triathlon raceAs mentioned in an earlier article, there are triathlon races of many different lengths, including Give-it-a-Tri, Sprint, Olympic (Standard), Half,
Want to try a triathlon? It’s easier than you think! And so rewarding!
July 9, 2018 No Comments on Want to try a triathlon? It’s easier than you think! And so rewarding!A triathlon is made up of three sports, with the swim first, followed by the bike leg, then the run
Things I’ve learned about Cycling
May 31, 2018 No Comments on Things I’ve learned about Cycling10 Things I’ve learned about Cycling Cycling. It seems pretty straightforward. Get on bicycle. Pedal. Much to my surprise, there
To Give-it-A-Tri or Not to Tri
November 29, 2017 No Comments on To Give-it-A-Tri or Not to TriSitting on the fence are you? Not sure if you have what it takes? The thought of swimming any significant
Random Thoughts from an Amateur Triathlete
June 23, 2017 No Comments on Random Thoughts from an Amateur TriathleteNo matter what discipline you are pursuing or training activity underway, I am pretty confident we have all had some
Triathlons as a Well Balanced Part of A Race Repertoire
November 30, 2016 No Comments on Triathlons as a Well Balanced Part of A Race RepertoireVariety is the spice of life. The same I think holds true for your racing life. I have been racing
TrainerRoad Indoor Cycling Software
March 6, 2014 No Comments on TrainerRoad Indoor Cycling SoftwareI started using TrainerRoad software indoors in the winter about 3 years ago. Since then, my bike performance has
Nutrition Awareness
November 15, 2013 2 Comments on Nutrition AwarenessI’m fresh back from the Muskoka 70.3 Ironman race and still a bit stiff. Now is a perfect time to
Purchasing a new bike – what to consider
February 18, 2013 No Comments on Purchasing a new bike – what to considerIn my 7 years as a triathlete, I have owned 3 triathlon bikes. During the purchase process for these bikes,
Gravenhurst Sprint Triathlon Report
July 27, 2012 No Comments on Gravenhurst Sprint Triathlon ReportJuly 15 marked my return to triathlon after a 3 year absence. I chose to participate in the Gravenhurst Sprint
Get Fitted!
April 7, 2012 2 Comments on Get Fitted!After racing triathlons and duathlons for over 18 years, allow me to give you the best advice that will save
If you were a pro…
August 29, 2011 4 Comments on If you were a pro…Perhaps, if you were a pro, you would train like one. You would wake up early from a 10-hour sleep
Ironman Lake Placid 2011 Race Report and Review
August 3, 2011 No Comments on Ironman Lake Placid 2011 Race Report and ReviewIronman Lake Placid would be my 3rd Ironman in 3 years. My first 2 experiences going at this distance was
When rides end early…
July 5, 2011 No Comments on When rides end early…This morning’s ride ended pretty suddenly… About 20 km short of the intended finish, and as one could assume, equally
Armstrong Ironman Advice
May 23, 2011 4 Comments on Armstrong Ironman AdviceHey Lance, I hear you’re going to be doing Ironman. Neat. But like those women who write their hotel room
Bike Fit Revisited
December 26, 2010 1 Comment on Bike Fit RevisitedThis topic has been touched upon more than once on the Team Running Free website. (If interested, search articles for
Training to Train… Time well spent
December 22, 2010 No Comments on Training to Train… Time well spentThe New Year will be here in 10 days. Most of you (whether or not you label them as
Fitting It In
December 22, 2010 No Comments on Fitting It InMost people I know who are into triathlon are inherently busy people. Jobs, family, school, LIFE gets in the way
12
