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Triathlon is more than just a race – it’s a test of endurance, mental resilience, and strategic preparation. Swimming, cycling, and running unfold seamlessly, pushing both body and mind to their limits. Successfully tackling this challenge requires structured training, efficient energy management, and a well-balanced approach at every stage. Discover 5 key elements for effective preparation and race with confidence!
Low-intensity training, also known as base endurance, deserves special attention. It is clear that achieving high performance in triathlon requires sessions at race pace or higher. However, it may seem paradoxical to train at a slow pace to improve competitive performance.
This article explores how these sessions, while less spectacular, lay the foundation for sustainable performance by optimizing athletic potential in the long run.
When weather conditions aren’t optimal for training, there’s no question of putting your sports equipment away: the kilometers you accumulate in winter will form the foundation of the pyramid for the upcoming season. The broader the base, the stronger the foundation. But how can you tackle cold and rain safely? In this article, we present the essential equipment and habits to adopt for continuing your outdoor training during winter.
Winter is the perfect time to build the foundation for your fitness and prepare to achieve your future goals successfully. If you love being on skis, surrounded by mountain nature, activities like cross-country skiing and ski mountaineering offer the ideal opportunity to train while having fun. These sports not only allow you to explore breathtaking landscapes but are also perfect for improving strength, endurance, and coordination.
The triathlon season is over for most of us as winter is settling in. The cold, humidity, and shorter days don’t encourage training—and that’s a good thing, as we also need to rest! However, the foundation for the 2025 season is being laid right now. It is therefore essential not to “hibernate”!
Indoor training has become an essential part of the training routine for runners, cyclists, and triathletes. It’s more than just an emergency plan for bad weather: indoor training offers unique opportunities to work on your performance in a targeted way, independent of external conditions. However, many struggle to stay as motivated indoors as they do outdoors. In this article, you’ll learn why indoor training is so valuable and how to make it exciting and varied.
Triathlon is a typically summer sport with a season that runs from April to October in the northern hemisphere. During the winter off-season, athletes need to maintain a minimum level of training to prepare for the following season, while also dealing with winter viruses: flu, gastroenteritis, COVID… Here’s how to resume regular training while “boosting” your immune system to avoid getting sick.
Triathletes are well known for their determination in training. We chain together laps, kilometers on the bike, and runs because it gives us satisfaction and “soothes” our conscience. But even with all that energy, enthusiasm should not lead to haste. Recovery is essential to avoid mistakes and optimize performance.
The front crawl, or freestyle, is the perfect combination of speed and fluidity, but the key lies in making it natural. Every aspect, from body position to strokes and even breathing, plays a crucial role. In this article, we delve into the basic principles to help you swim more efficiently, reduce effort, and improve your performance in the water.
Triathlon is a competitive sport and it’s during competitions that you can truly experience the unique sensations offered by transitions. Of course, you can replicate this in training, but it’s not quite the same as when you’re wearing a race bib. Successfully completing your race on the big day depends on specific preparation beforehand, both technically, physically, and mentally. However, even with thorough preparation, there is one aspect that can undermine all your goals: nutrition!