Crossfit and triathlon training may seem like strange bedfellows at first glance. But with some triathletes halving their training volume and getting the best results of their career, it is worth looking at closely. We get a lot of questions at Triathlon-Hacks.com about whether crossfit and triathlon training can work together to improve strength and triathlon […]
How to Cycle Faster Downhill: 10 Kick-Ass Tips To Help You Descend Like A Pro
How to cycle faster downhill is one aspect of cycling that you might not think about until you are cycling with a group, you are all the same standard of fitness, you are keeping up with them… Until you come to a descent. Suddenly you are still cycling as fast as you can, but the […]
#1 Mistake In Strength Training Triathletes Make ALL The Time
Triathletes are well known for training hard and training consistently. But it is training effectively which is most important. It is effective strength training triathletes need to pay more attention to. In strength training triathletes often get it wrong. They often turn it into a cardio session doing too many reps and very light weights. There […]
How To Structure Your Triathlon Swim Workout: A Beginner’s Guide
Do you actually consider how to structure your swim workout? If you are like most people, you probably make up your swim workout when you are already in the pool! Maybe you know vaguely that you need to swim 2000m today or 4 x 800m… but that’s about it. This lack of structured workout and […]
A Beginners Guide To Salt Tablets For Runners. Are They Dangerous Or Are They Your Secret Weapon?
Salt tablets for runners are one of those confusing topics, not much discussed in the athletic community. Are salt tablets useful or should they be avoided? There is a lot of controversy about rehydrating products, and electrolyte drinks. Both of these serve the function of salt supplementation for the athlete who does a normal workout routine, or lives […]