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overview of triathlon basics, transitions between swimming, cycling, and running segments, and beginner training tips
Dec 19, 2023

Triathlon Basics From Beginners to Experienced Athletes

Finishing a triathlon is an incredible experience and achievement but let’s start with a more technical definition...

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beginner triathlete preparing for triathlon training, with essential gear, a sports watch and an endurance training plan
May 29, 2023

5 Things to Know Before You Start Triathlon Training

Triathlon is an almost mythical sport. Most images we have in mind are of legendary triathletes...

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triathlete triathlon bike training, improving cycling technique and aerodynamics with a comfortable triathlon bike and an indoor cycling setup
Nov 12, 2022

Triathlon Cycling with Triathlon Bike Training Techniques

Cycling is the second discipline in triathlon—after swimming and before running. It has a special role in triathlon, as about 50% of the total race time is spent on the bike

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open water triathlon swim training, focusing on technique, frequency of strokes, and endurance
Jan 1, 2023

Triathlon Swimming Knowledge to Maximize Your Performance

Swimming is the first of the three disciplines in triathlon and therefore, with good preparation, gives every triathlete the possibility of a good performance right from the start.

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fasting and exercise in triathlon training, understand the impact on endurance, metabolic rate, and fat oxidation
Feb 23, 2023

Fasted Exercise in Triathlon Training: Is it Right for me?

It’s common for athletes to be told exercising in the overnight-fasted state (i.e. before eating breakfast) is a good thing...

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endurance running workouts for triathlon training, focusing on technique, endurance, and efficiency across various triathlon distances
Mar 27, 2023

Triathlon Running Knowledge for Optimal Performance

Running is the last of the three disciplines in a triathlon and therefore has a special place in the race. In triathlon we often hear the term...

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athlete monitoring training load parameters to detect signs of overreaching and improve recovery
Dec 2, 2022

How Training Load Parameters can be Used to Detect Overreaching

Building a dynamic triathlon training app is only the beginning for us at TRIQ. Yes, we want to make optimized triathlon training available to everyon....

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correct training for the bike portion of a triathlon, focusing on cycling endurance
Nov 6, 2023

How to Train for the Bike Portion of a Triathlon

Correct training for the bike portion of a triathlon is highly dependent on the distance of the triathlon race you are preparing for.

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planning a triathlon nutrition strategy with balanced meals for optimal performance in triathlon training and racing
Jun 12, 2023

A Short Triathlon Nutrition Guide

Nutrition is a topic that should be considered by all people in their regular daily lives, but it’s especially crucial for athletes and triathletes.

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tapering before a triathlon race, reduced intensity training and recovery to hit peak performance on race day
Aug 7, 2023

How to Taper Before a Triathlon Race

Hitting your peak performance come race day is something that all athletes strive to achieve. Of course, we all know that training is a critical component of making this happen...

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training for Olympic distance triathlon with long swimming, cycling, and running endurance training sessions
Jul 3, 2023

Olympic Distance Triathlon and Training

Of the five most popular triathlon distances the Olympic Distance is the one right in the middle. The distance you need to cover is 1500 meters for the swim...

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preparing a balanced meal for optimal triathlon training performance
Jun 26, 2023

Four Pillars of Nutrition in Triathlon Training

Nutrition plays a key role in triathlon training, recovery, and performance. Top endurance athletes know how to fuel their bodies for endurance.

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triathlete establishing training thresholds for optimal training balance and training intensity control, using data analysis in cycling and running
Feb 7, 2024

Establishing Thresholds for Optimal Triathlon Training With TRIQ

Establish training thresholds for optimal triathlon training. Improve your cycling and running performance by balancing intensity and endurance with TRIQ.

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heart rate variability (HRV) graph with an athlete using a heart rate monitor to track endurance training and autonomic nervous system (ANS)
Nov 12, 2023

What is Heart Rate Variability?

Understand how heart rate variability (HRV) impacts endurance training and the autonomic nervous system (ANS). Improve athletic performance and recovery.

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indoor bike training on a stationary bike using virtual cycling platforms like Zwift to simulate real-life cycling routes
Apr 17, 2024

TRIQ Indoor Bike Training With Virtual Cycling Apps like Zwift

Explore the best ways to combine TRIQ with smart indoor trainers and virtual platforms like Zwift for an improved indoor bike training experience.

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