Below we hope is information that you will
find useful whether you are new
to the sport
or an experienced Ironman competitor.
We
have pulled together some information
based
on our collective experiences
in the sport.
We do aim to add to this section
on a regular
basis so watch this space....
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General Tips
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| Checklists |
Don't risk heading off for that all important
race only to find you have left behind your
most critical piece of kit.....it can happen.
Here are a beginners and experienced triathletes suggested checklist |
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| Ever thought about competing in an Ironman? |
Read Mark Stewart's account
of his 2007
Lake Placid experience to see if you pick up any useful
pointers |
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| Karvonen Training Level Zones |
A simple basic spreadsheet to enable you to automatically calculate
some generalised training zones. WE WOULLD
STRONGLY RECOMMEND REFERRING TO ADDITIONAL
TEXTS WHEN USING THESE ZONES. Further reading
below have numerous references to the use
of these zones. |
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| Buying a Wetsuit & Open Water Swimming |
Read Mark Winstone & Steve Howes
advice & tips on Purchasing a
Wetsuit & Open Water swimming. |
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Training Suggestions
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Improving your front crawl technique |
Here are Just a few pointers to focus on if you struggle to make our
coached winter sessions |
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Below are some links to some swim coaching & swim drills websites: - |
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Crucible Fitness swim drills |
Swim
Masterclass |
Swim 4 Fitness
drills |
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Further Reading
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"Power
Cranks or Rotor Cranks" |
Do you want up to 20% more
power when cycling? This article from the November 2005 Issue of
Inside Triathlon by USA renowned Swim/Bike/Run therapist Brad Cooper
might make you think about where your next investment might be. |
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| "The Triathletes Training Bible" |
Joe Friel - Velo Press.
This book is one of the most complete texts
for beginners and experienced triathletes
alike. |
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| "The Improvers Triathlon Guide" |
Ken Maclaren - Kinelli Publishing
Great guidance and practical tips. |
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| "Serious Training For Endurance Athletes" |
Sleamaker & Browning - Human Kinetics
An extremely thorough text probably best
suited to more experienced triathletes. |
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| "Total Immersion" |
Terry Laughlin - Fireside
A relatively new approach to Freestyle technique
- regular articles now featuring in 220 Magazine. |
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| "Precision Heart Rate Training" |
Edmund Burke - Human Kinetics
Comprehensive heart rate training guide.
Complexities explained clearly to novice. |
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| "Its Not About The Bike - My Journey
Back To Life" |
Lance Armstrong - Yellow Jersey Press
An absolutely inspirational account of Lances
fight against cancer and subsequent comeback
with back to back Tour De France wins. |
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| "Transitions - The Spencer Smith Story" |
Club members review required. |
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| Please Note: The views above are the personal thoughts
of club members who have read/used the material
and should not be taken as endorsements of
the methods/products mentioned. |
