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If someone told you that they could guarantee you a performance improvement at the Ford Ironman Word Championship in Kona, Hawaii (or any other race), you would probably look at them pretty sceptically or, possibly, conclude that they were offering you some form of ergogenic aid. However, being fit, economical and skilled isn't always enough to ensure that you produce your best possible performance on race day. Read the story »
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There are many small details to attend to prior to leaving for an Ironman and sometimes your final training preparations can be derailed in the process. Having an objective supporter can help smooth the path, not only for the final few weeks of training, but also to assist with a tapering plan, a race plan and to provide an often-needed final confidence boost. Read the story »
The term 'periodization' seems to lead to some confusion in the triathlon world. A number of articles have suggested that you move through the training year going from slower aerobic training in the general preparation ('base') period through to faster paced work closer to the racing season. Read the story »
Chris Lieto, one of the world's best Ironman athletes, has confirmed his attendance as a guest coach at the LavaCamp. The LavaCamp is the "Official Preparation Camp" of the Ironman 70.3 Hawaii race and will take place in Waikoloa, Hawaii. Read the story »
Every year athletes select races from the calendar and dream about their performances. Some athletes might go so far as to write down goals. Hopefully, these goals are based upon their abilities and experience, as well as the requirements of the event As we saw in the last article, setting goals is important so that your racing season is focused, directed, and you have a framework on which to base your training. Read the story »
We all participate and compete for different reasons. It may be to stay fit, enjoy events, or to compete or win. Read the story »
If your annual plan is getting stale or your performances have hit a plateau, sometimes it is good to break the mould and rethink how you structure your season. If you have been going through the regime of ramping up for a summer Ironman for several seasons, you may have had to forgo the ability to race more often in the North American summer. Read the story »
