Category: Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: 3 tips for resuming training after a race

You cannot improvise your preparation for a triathlon race: it takes months of carefully structured preparation and training to complete a race without getting injured or overtraining. And when race …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 29 September '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Everything you need to know about the triathlon

Are you thinking about doing a triathlon? This is where you start. Learn the basics! The Triathlon is an individual multi-discipline sport consisting of a swim, bike ride and run, …

Written by: arena coaches 11 August '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Wild swimming: discover wonderful places!

With the heat and longer days, we all love spending more time in the open air, so why not swim in open waters! The so-called wild swimming is gaining more …

Written by: Arena 31 July '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

ROAD TO KONA, Diary of an Ironman – The day before the race

It is 9.30 p.m. on Saturday evening and I am in a hotel room writing down anything that this comes to mind. The moment has arrived. I am in Klagenfurt …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 28 July '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Swim leg: what price do you pay for technical mistakes? Training tools can help

Here you will find some tips about making the best use of the training tools to help you improve and learn how to swim better. We will never tire of …

Written by: arena coaches 30 June '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

ROAD TO KONA – Diary of an IRONMAN #4

Bipolar! I f I had to choose a word to define my state of mind recently it will be just that: BIPOLAR. Some days I feel invincible but others I …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 16 June '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

The swim leg: three mistakes you must not make

Is it your first race? Here is some invaluable advice to help you avoid three mistakes that might have a negative impact on your performance … According to statistics, it …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 26 May '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

From the pool to open waters: acknowledge your weaknesses and overcome them!

Let’s look at some potential weaknesses of people used to swimming in a pool and try to offer some tips for tackling open-water swimming as best possible. Adapting to new …

Written by: arena coaches 10 May '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: 5 secrets nobody will tell you before your first race

Do you remember what it feels like to set off on a long holiday without the slightest idea what to pack? Well, remember that feeling because you might feel the …

Written by: Valeria Molfino 14 April '17 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Road to Kona – Diary of an Ironman, March 2017

I am already halfway there. Time passes quickly. And soon the first “test” races will begin. I cannot wait! After months and months of training with my head down in …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 7 April '17 0