Category: Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon & Open Water

ROAD TO KONA – Diary of an Ironman, November 2016

Hawaii! I want my dream to come true. I want Kona. So I will go to Kona. No, I have not gone crazy or at least not totally! But you …

Written by: Laura Strappaveccia 19 December '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Triathlon: everybody in the pool for winter training!

When people ask me “what if it rains?”, I always give them the same answer: triathlon is a sport for men. By that I certainly do not mean that it …

Written by: arena coaches 22 November '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

It is time to train your legs!

In our previous articles we saw that a good kick is not just vital for sprinters but also for swimmers training for long-distance races. In this article we will give …

Written by: arena coaches 1 November '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

How to plan triathlon training sessions: winning strategies

Planning a triathlete’s season (age grouper*) can be a tricky challenge. Incorporating three sessions in the pool, three sessions on the bike and three sessions of running in one single …

Written by: arena coaches 2 September '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Early season general training

July-August is holiday and physiological recovery time. Before beginning training for the new season, it is a good idea to follow a general physical training program (out of the water) …

Written by: arena coaches 24 August '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Why triathletes should not underestimate the swim leg

The most incredible thing I have noticed during my career first as a triathlete and then as an Ironman is that triathletes almost never consider themselves to be swimmers. On …

Written by: arena coaches 17 August '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Pullbuoy for open water swimming: a three-week plan to improve your forward propulsion (part 1)

We have already mentioned the importance of a Pullbuoy (A guide to making the best possible use of your pullbuoy) and how it can help improve both your position in the water …

Written by: arena coaches 12 March '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Open water racing: a survival handbook

If you are a reasonably experienced swimmer you will have raced in open water. Perhaps you were even well prepared for the race, you felt good and the race conditions …

Written by: arena coaches 5 March '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

TRIATHLON: How to improve your running leg

The most tiring part of a triathlon race is the run, even though it seems to be the least feared by those without a competitive background in any of the …

Written by: arena coaches 15 January '16 0
Triathlon & Open Water

Bike, the 3 factors which can affect your speed!

Bike riding speed is influenced by three factors. Discover these factors and how they can affect your pedaling stroke. 1. Strength. Comparing your workout with that of a friend, you may be …

Written by: arena coaches 1 December '15 0