| Triathlon Run Training Questions
Below is an archive of all run questions we've recieved along with all of the run articles we've posted. We're sure they will answer a majority of your questions, if not all! Visit our Triathlon Run Page for complete information on how to approach your triathlon swim training and events.

Increasing Stamina and Speed - What would you suggest to increase both stamina and speed on the run?
Don't Train Through Pain - Swimming was OK, but biking hrt, and I'd get a quarter mile into the run and be finished.
Marathoner Training for First Triathlon - I always wanted to do a triathlon. I ran a full and half marathons within the last 2 years....
Can't Run Anymore - have recently thought about triathlons, except definately can't run...
Triathlon Tips - We asked our readers to post triathlon tips on our Facebook page and here's what advice they'd like to pass on to you..
Sore Leg Muscles While Training - my leg muscles are constantly sore and tired.
Triathlon Training in the Extreme Heat - If you live anywhere in the USA right now, you're experiencing unbelievable heat. Check out these guidelines for training.
Halfway through your first Triathlon Training - This is the first step in achieving what most of the population will never be able to do…SWIM, BIKE, RUN….back to back to back.
Tapering for Triathlons - I wanted to know about tapering early in the season. Every program I have done shows about a week+ taper before a race
Training for Marathons and Triathlons Simultaneously - I am battling to get the balance right with eating enough after my swim...
Beginner Triathlete - Training in Five Months - I have been truly "bitten" by this thing they call the Tri-bug. I turn 40 next month and being shamefully honest I am in the worst shape of my life!
Effects of Stress on the Body - Low-level stress reduces your ability to burn calories and can minimize the flow of blood to the digestive tract by up to four times...
Is there a “type” of person that tends to do triathlon? Or, is triathlon one of those enigmas that allows and invites ALL types of folks to enjoy the same benefits that swimming, biking and running offer?
Why Muscles Hurt After Working Out --
Nutshell Version
Headphones during Triathlon Races and Training - I ran across “the top ten violated rules” during a triathlon event on the USAT website...the rule that changed the way I trained and raced most came was #8
Dieting and Triathlon Training - My question is on the Zone Diet. Will I have enough energy for 530-6am trianing sessions?
Natural Cold Remedies
From Your Kitchen Cabinet
Training for your First Sprint/Mini-Triathlon - I was wondering what kind of time frame is needed for training before your first triathlon.
Triathlon Training Tip -
Off Season Training Focus
The Progression to Longer Distance Triathlons - A beginner triathlete guide to navigating triathlon distances
Recovery & Sprint Triathlon - There have been several of you that have had questions on recovery following a sprint distance triathlon. Here are some basic guidlines to follow.
Recovery is Key, A Detailed Strategy for the Beginner Triathlete - Nutrition, rest and hydration are major factors in any athlete’s program for success, but have you examined yours carefully?
How You Cook Effects How You Feel - With the cooling temperatures of Fall, the vegetables we harvest are ones of a more grounding and warming nature.
Sneakers in the UK?
Hi,
Do people wear sneakers in uk?
Brick Training Basics for Beginner Triathletes - I am three weeks away from my first sprint triathlon. I have been training and am able to do the distance in each of the individual sports fairly comfortably.
Breakthrough Bricks - The easiest way to get better at running after cycling is to practice. These challenging workouts are called bricks - you know, bike, run. Ick!
Eating for Sumer Health - Summer is nature's season of growth and maturity with an abundance of fruits and vegetables ripening in the sun. Nature's energy is effervescent, making it the season for us to engage in outdoor recreation and soak up solar power.
Seven Habits of Highly Effective Triathletes - OK, some of you might be "Accidental Triathletes", barely remembering how and why you got into this sport. For some of you, it may have become a way to stay fit, or you like the image or lifestyle or like the friends you've made along the way. Even so, the majority of you are still drawn by the competition and want to actually get better.
Core Strengthening Exercises for TriathaNewbies - We challenge ourselves with triathlons, training year round to keep our aerobic levels and technical skills to a point where we can compete to our body's potential, but sometimes we forget that not all of our bodies are made for the wear and tear that accompanies such a demanding schedule.
The Sweat Test - How much should I drink during training or racing? There are literally thousands of articles on the web and in magazines regarding this subject, and most recommend somewhere between 16-24 oz of fluid per hour during heavy exercising. Is this enough? Is it too much?
Triathlon Run: What do I wear? We get lots of questions coming each week asking this very question, so we decided to put together a series of three articles outlining what you should wear during each leg of the triathlon.
Gale Bernhardt Training Programs - Help! My first triathalon is in October and I don't know where to begin when it comes to training. Do you have a beginniners training 3-month schedule?
Triathlon Plan for a Healthy 2010 - I want to get healthier for the new year and maybe do a triathlon this summer. Do you have any suggestions that can help me?
Please take a few minutes to look through these articles and feel free emial us if you have any questions. |