Why Triathletes Need Carbohydrates, Part 2
In this second part of the article, I will be highlighting why you need carbohydrates in your day-to-day nutrition.
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Why Use A Swim Snorkel
A common issue for new swimmers is maintaining body alignment while swimming - at Playtri, this is one of the first things we talk about with new swimmers.Read now -
Should I Eat Right After A Workout?
Read nowWe often hear that we should eat right after we workout, but it's not always clear why, or just how soon after we should be eating.
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Open Water Swim Drills For The Pool
Read nowThere is a regular conversation I hear before every race and it goes something like this.
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Bike Handling Drills for Triathletes
When a triathlete shows up to pretty much any group ride, there is the usual banter about the bike handlings skills of triathletes or the lack thereof. In fact, it is almost a surprise when triathletes do have good bike handling skills! Our sport, especially the non-drafting version that the vast majority of us participate in, is not one that instills a lot of bike handling practice.Read now -
Physiology of Triathlon
Read nowOne of the great joys of being a coach and an athlete in the Playtri system is knowing that our coaching philosophy has a long history of success informed by scientific research and in-house performance testing and experience.
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How To Get Started With Strength Training For Triathletes
Strength training in triathlon is one of those topics that has grown in popularity over the last couple of seasons as professionals and age groupers alike began to really understand the positive impact strength training had on overall performance. When performed correctly and with a purpose, strength training can not only make you stronger within the three disciplines of triathlon, but it can also help with injury prevention and flexibility.Read now -
MAINTAINING MENTAL HEALTH WHILE TRAINING ALONE
Read nowMorgan Hoffman One thing I've always loved about endurance sports is the community - It seems like there's always at least one other person out there up for a swim, ride or run at a moment's notice. I know a lot of...
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TIME TO MIX UP YOUR RUN!
Read nowWe all love logging miles on the run (and posting about them after), but the truth is that just "doing the miles" actually isn't the only way (or even the best way) to improve run efficiency and speed. Studies...
