Monthly Archives: February 2015
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Planning your first year in triathlon
Posted on February 28, 2015 by liz in UncategorizedLet’s assume that this is your first year in triathlon or this is your first year stepping up to a standard distance event (1.5k swim, 40k bike, 10k run). How should you plan your races so that you have a fun packed season? The first step is to set yourself one or two priority races […]
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Swim technique – the recovery phase
Posted on February 25, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Masters Program, Swimming, year1base1(3)std, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)stdWhy is your recovery important The recovery describes the phase of the stroke above the water. It is called the recovery phase because this it should allow the muscles that have been activated during the underwater phases to recover. The recovery should be the most relaxed part of your stroke but be aware that this […]
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Swim technique – Hand Entry
Posted on February 25, 2015 by liz in Masters Article Library, Swimming, Uncategorized, year1base1(3)std, year2base1(3)mid, year2base1(3)std, year3base1(3)long, year3base1(3)longPRO, year3base1(3)stdWhy is your hand entry important A correct hand entry is important in setting up your hand, arm and shoulder for the catch phase of your arm stroke. A hand entry that is poorly positioned will result in a weak catch and pull and a hand that does not enter fingertips first will create unwanted […]
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Coughs and sneezes
Posted on February 17, 2015 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Planning, Website ArticlesA question we frequently hear at this time of year concerns how to handle a cough or cold in terms of training? You are naturally a pretty committed group which means that our advice probably errs on the side of caution. There isn’t a lot of clear research on what works best, but if you […]
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Upgrading your turbo?
Posted on February 14, 2015 by liz in Cycling, Masters Article LibraryNothing beats getting out in the fresh air, but we all have to be realistic about the winter weather, and sometimes it just is not possible to even contemplate getting on your bike outside. This is where your turbo trainer will come in handy, it’s ideal on those relentless appalling weather days or for those […]
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