http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/Triathlon-training-blog.html The Triathlon Training Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the intelligent-triathlon-training.com website. Subscribe here. en-us Triathlon training Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:34 GMT Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:34 GMT intelligent-triathlon-training.com 377b6c58f4aae911d93f6a5e0e0d4070 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/low-max-heart-rate.html Hi, I'm a 48 year old guy that started exercising 6 years ago. I had no athletic background. I've now completed 5 Ironman races (fastest 12:01). When Thu, 16 May 2013 12:49:30 GMT 8985ef9f6cf766e61e8cd5ee14ddf14e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/first-tri-bike.html I am a 61 yr old triathlete who has been racing for four years and have done four half Iron mans on my road bike. I am looking to buy a tri bike for my Thu, 16 May 2013 12:25:09 GMT e02a8d6db92d3a80921e4f99b387303c http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/periodisation-for-a-triathlete.html My name is Tara and I am on the home stretch in finishing my triathlon cert III & IV assignments with 2 left! One of which is a periodisation assignment Sat, 11 May 2013 17:09:11 GMT 1170d2d344e5f0b3f65510a20d299270 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/bike-and-run-training-to-improve-sprint-triathlon.html After racing sprint triathlon for a season and gaining better results as the season progressed, I'm looking at getting podiums this next season. What Sun, 28 Apr 2013 17:29:04 GMT eb51a31f193ecde2024e381b48c32a11 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/triathlon-training-camps-usa.html Find triathlon training camps in the USA and Canada. List your camp here or leave some feedback about a camp you've been on. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:38:40 GMT 12db3003a37ad36ba269600883d948fe http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/portofino-island-resort-gulf-breeze-fl-triathlon-camps.html Portofino Island Resort, Gulf Breeze, Florida (near Pensacola Beach) now offers several Multisport Performance Institute (MPI) multi-day triathlon training Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:34:00 GMT 273d73aeb31807eb2501e39220ad50da http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/triathlon-training-tips.html Get triathlon training tips by reading our interviews with top triathletes and coaches. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:28:07 GMT a1e01ceb13696aee070a32f945b1277e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/joel-filliol.html Joel Filliol shares his top tips and insights into triathlon training. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 11:23:54 GMT b8eba63437ef9db333b04ceafe9b6cb6 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/cramping-after-pooping-during-long-runs.html No matter how good I feel beforehand, if I stop to poop during a long run I almost always get debilitating side cramps afterward. Any idea what causes Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:29:29 GMT c8c80dd697423d857bf78481692fffa6 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/running-problems.html I am a new triathlete and am struggling with running. I am heading for my first three triathlons in May, June and July. I have a background in competition Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:19:32 GMT 12c48bd1498685f9c0f51e74b5ad5c53 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/xterra-and-half-ironman.html I'm planning a 70.3 in June, X-Terra France in July and an Ironman in September. I wonder if I can replace quality sessions of road bike by mountain bike, Tue, 26 Feb 2013 21:20:29 GMT 9f1b2bec2aa001acfca998d4a7bad8a2 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/discomfort-zone-training-camps-north-carolina.html Discomfort Zone Performance Coaching Spring Triathlon Camps Asheville, North Carolina Head Coach: Mike Coughlin Since 2006, we've been coming back to Sun, 24 Feb 2013 13:47:03 GMT f09090221d985db6853fc661d33b77fd http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/ceepo-viper-2012.html I rode a 2010 Kestrel Talon carbon with Shimano 105 group set for 2 years and to celebrate moving on to longer races, I decided to shop for a new bike. Thu, 17 Jan 2013 20:36:53 GMT e0e8a626d2d4df7f583619922abf059e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/difference-between-extensive-endurance-and-easy-training.html I'm just curious if there's a distinction between easy and extensive endurance on your training plans? You often use both on the same day, but one for Tue, 08 Jan 2013 19:40:10 GMT 1f4996971d3bf07a1f6da303be09d14a http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/gcm-endurance-triathlon-training-camps.html GCM Endurance is run by Greg Moriates, world class triathlon coach and multiple Ironman finisher. They provide triathlon coaching and training plans for Sun, 06 Jan 2013 17:51:59 GMT 0ae567de97de38eba2dd051e8e161a38 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/nvc-triathlon-camp-italy.html NVC Triathlon offers training camps for beginner and intermediate triathletes who are seeking to increase their knowledge about how to prepare for participation Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:49:52 GMT 812c98863750c3043016b502419fbc7b http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/triathlon-training-camp-europe.html Find a triathlon training camp in Europe. Great triathlon training venues all over Europe, including France and Spain. List your training camp here too. Sat, 29 Dec 2012 11:47:53 GMT 0d01aed5170e230d211db795a46de3c2 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/offroad-triathlon-training.html I have entered an off road triathlon - the Craggy Island triathlon at the end of August next year and am looking for a sensible training plan. There's Fri, 14 Dec 2012 20:38:04 GMT e7b3901b6dc278494f7ad497a990e3e3 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/winter-training-to-move-from-sprint-to-half-ironman.html What type of triathlon training should I be doing over the winter and how much? I've just done 1 season of sprints and hoping to do Ironman 70.3 in June. Wed, 12 Dec 2012 20:27:24 GMT 69d9d044f9f805a04b3f2b6757cad196 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/training-for-half-and-full-ironman.html I have laid out my year of triathlon training and realize that I sort of didn't pair my half Ironman and full Ironman very well within the schedules...I Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:20:25 GMT fba5ab294f854a1420483b709142b541 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/which-triathlon-disciplines-to-combine-in-training.html I am planning to do an Olympic Distance triathlon in May and am starting my training now. I am following the training in this website (ie. Foundation, Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:15:55 GMT 7fbe797f0a4548a00a824cff73d82cdf http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/combining-triathlon-and-halfmarathon-training.html I currently am a runner who is doing 1/2 marathons for this race season, October through April in SWFL. I ride my bike 10 - 15 miles twice a week or Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:10:44 GMT 39923ad58526e9fa2167292b7f51738d http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/hr-zones-and-winter-triathlon-training.html I am currently training for IM Lanzarote in May and have just completed a max HR test on a wattbike to establish training zones for the winter. I did Sat, 08 Dec 2012 18:03:24 GMT 1a55ddf96f1a336d1166bbcc89a0a4b7 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/hotel-beau-soleil-italy.html The Hotel Beau Soleil is an ideal base for a triathlon training camp, on Italy’s Adriatic coast. It provides well-appointed accommodation in Cesenatico, Sat, 17 Nov 2012 16:43:58 GMT 1d0ec4442dc32f767839f9258010867e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/lack-of-progress-with-swimming-for-triathlon.html I have been doing triathlon for 6 years and come from a run background so I have always struggled with swimming but I have persevered and my overall race Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:53:57 GMT dd1200988b574a3b7cc0df996e12f838 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/training-schedule-for-a-750m-triathlon-relay-swim.html I'm an ex national level swimmer that has not been in the pool for the best part of 12 years competitively. I am taking part in a 750m swim as part of Sun, 11 Nov 2012 16:45:02 GMT af5175e13006207d799fbbdb7bb2fbde http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/half-ironman-cycling-training.html I'm 18 and training for a half Ironman. What sort of training and training speeds should I be doing to average 33-34kph for the 90km? Intelligent Triathlon Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:03:11 GMT 152dca811eca9813ffb4490591d722c6 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/tri4thealps.html In 2013 Tri4theAlps will be offering variety of Triathlon, Cycling and Multi Activity holiday options, as well as the option to ask the team at T4tAs to Sat, 20 Oct 2012 11:42:21 GMT f5bde81499c4a58551aa46cd191fd3ee http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/triathlon-brick-sessions.html When do your trathletes begin bike/run (brick) sessions for the upcoming triathlon season and could you provide feedback as to the type of sessions you Tue, 25 Sep 2012 09:02:28 GMT a988798643b513eea1924dbc7872fee4 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/the-outlaw.html What? The Outlaw Ironman Where? Nottingham, UK When? July Here's what happened: The Outlaw might sound like just another triathlon, but this is an Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:43:23 GMT c002163a75f827c650f7f70dfb04231d http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/sesc-triathlon-etapa-salvador.html What? Sesc Triathlon Etapa Salvador Where? Salvador, Brazil When? 16/10/2011 Swim: 750m open water, calm sea, good temperature, well marked course. Wed, 19 Sep 2012 19:36:36 GMT a4d4a7ecf8a7df0dab97acc3286d25d5 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/reverse-periodisation.html Hi Mark, The question is off the comment you made about 4x3k at race pace in the September 2012 newsletter. How many of your athletes can do this and Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:19:31 GMT 10a38ebd3e95f5eaad0a98c4a7628aa2 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/anaerobic-threshold-relationship-with-maximal-heart-rate.html I would like to double check with you information about the anaerobic threshold, I don't remember where I got this, and if it is correct, I don't know: Sun, 16 Sep 2012 09:51:51 GMT d993fca9cb1141270210e44a60556555 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/improve-triathlon-cycling-performance.html I have been a decent runner (40-42 mins for 10k) for many years, but just cycle for fun. I recently started doing triathlon after learning to swim. In Wed, 08 Aug 2012 20:10:59 GMT efb674c2b56936623e61c6bed5e7454f http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/good-runner-but-not-in-a-triathlon.html Hi, I am a 35 year old mother of two who has completed two sprint triathlons. My swim is good, cycling good but my run sucks. My legs feel like tree trunks. Wed, 08 Aug 2012 19:58:43 GMT 21e51eff63e28784cc398b1caf511c5d http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/north-shore-triathlon.html The North Shore Triathlon is an annual race held on the beautiful North Shore mountains of Vancouver, BC. It is held every year on the May long weekend Tue, 24 Jul 2012 10:05:34 GMT 5e10ed66b537bd83cbd7c618b03be6a3 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/improve-my-running-speed.html Hi I just came across your triathlon training site a few days ago and must say it really provides lots of useful info. I request your advice on my overall Sun, 22 Jul 2012 09:59:57 GMT 135e3505e58db5c6f663856c91b03070 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/scheels-high-cliff-half-ironsprint-triathlon.html Location & Country: Sherwood, Wisconsin, USA Date: 6/16/2012 About The Race: The Scheels High Cliff Half Iron/Sprint Triathlon takes place in the Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:50:35 GMT eb81831e3edfe116daec67c9bce02bb6 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/almeria-triathlon-training.html The Almeria Triathlon Training Camp is located in the most southern tip of Spain, where we have the best climate in Europe. During the whole year, runners, Tue, 17 Jul 2012 20:30:36 GMT 088163cdd45494a84558781e3ddb65c9 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/tri-camp-mallorca.html Tri Camp Mallorca - tricamp.co.uk is based in the Northern part of the island in the town of Pollensa (Mallorca). It is in this beautiful mountainous Fri, 13 Jul 2012 20:12:18 GMT 7a00432da883ff9de6c2f297b75c0238 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/ironman-after-10-years.html Hi, My last Ironman Triathlon was in 2003 (6 times IM, 3 times under 10 hours and the last 9:09). I plan to do France (Nice) Ironman in June 2013, (one Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:55:12 GMT 21bcd2333eac1e2d693e81ce93c4652c http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/compression-vs-regular-gear.html I am looking to buy a tri suit or a separate top and bottom for my first triathlon. Should I go with compression gear or non-compression? I don’t mind Sun, 01 Jul 2012 10:45:01 GMT 9b4817b3a0c3d32bc2d22ea70363ef7c http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/lucy-hall.html Lucy Hall, GB triathlete talks about her selection for the 2012 Olympics, her training, and some tips for junior triathletes. Sun, 24 Jun 2012 18:59:22 GMT 7b07ac25f23a3af9fc049aa87dc00f18 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/triathlon-training-while-on-holidays.html Hi, I love your website and it's been really helpful. I'm training for my first sprint triathlon which is taking place at the end of July. I've trained Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:17:34 GMT a8c5aa2faebbe1d824a09c7cef7c636e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/bq-andor-im.html Can I train to do a BQ (Boston Qualifier) and an Ironman simultaneously? Which needs to go first and how far apart do they need to be? Intelligent Triathlon Wed, 20 Jun 2012 19:11:51 GMT 9ed94c2a3b293fdec725253d03a885b2 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/bree-wee.html Bree Wee is a professional triathlete based in Hawaii. She talks to us about life as a pro, and gives some great tips for anyone looking to do a triathlon. Wed, 20 Jun 2012 18:54:57 GMT 9abe6ff59a251fe33cbe00f619495b24 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/swim-training-8-x-100m-off-2-minutes.html Sorry - great articles, as usual, but I don't understand the jargon! To swim 8 x 100m off 2 mins, what exactly does off mean in this context, or in Fri, 15 Jun 2012 18:54:43 GMT ec689f4b8169b5f44d6b38d6fb0298c5 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/off-season-triathlon-training-and-preparing-for-half-im.html I am 51, have just finished a season of 10 good sprint distance triathlons and am looking to push on next season to Olympic distance races. By the summer Sun, 10 Jun 2012 15:47:37 GMT 58b74974d00d956bfb4a360419ffb39e http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/how-can-i-improve-my-12-ironman-run.html I have been building up my endurance for triathlon slowly over the last few years. I am pretty happy with my swim and bike splits but when it comes to Tue, 05 Jun 2012 19:21:09 GMT b4593a64b1fa3dda07c48547b95eade9 http://www.intelligent-triathlon-training.com/nutrition-query.html I have a query about the adequacy of my nutrition for triathlon - relevant to both Olympic distance and 70.3. I live and race in Singapore and early on Mon, 28 May 2012 20:41:48 GMT