How to Do Strength Training for Triathlons
Allow at least 30 minutes once or twice per week for strength training. Use any type of weights; the style or system is not important. Make sure to work all major muscle groups of the entire body, including the back and abdominals. Begin the ... [... more]
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Ironwomen Never Rust: Making Memories While Managing ...
 No rust, but some tarnish.: Although mostly a vanity piece, this book had some moments of redemption threaded through. I would have liked more depth regarding her September 11th experiences abroad and her road to Ironman Kona after her husband was [... more]
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Patrick Buckley
Patrick Buckley, a graduate of MIT, has worked at Lawrence Livermore Laboratories as a mechanical engineer. When not tinkering or inventing, he can be found kiteboarding, paragliding, or training for Ironman triathlons. He lives in the San ... [... more]
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How to Train for a Triathlon
Your methords for training for a triathlon will vary depending on the triathlon distances. Olympic triathlons include 6.2 miles of running, 24.8 miles of cycling and a swim of just under 1 mile. The 3 legs of a Sprint triathlon are roughly half ... [... more]
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How to Get Body Work for Triathlons
Find a referral to a massage therapist by word of mouth. Or, consult professional organizations, such as the American Massage Association. Try Pilates. This is a system of lengthening and strengthening muscles, especially the core of the body. It ... [... more]
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How to Measure a Triathlon
Triathlons can be virtually any event that contains a swim, a bicycle ride and a run. Most vary in distance and in order of activity. Here's how to choose one that's right for you. Know that a sprint distance triathlon is a 0.75-kilometer (K) ... [... more]
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How to Set Up a Triathlon Transition Station
Most triathlons include timed swimming, biking and running. While it's important to complete each of the events quickly, it's equally important to minimize your transition times--the time you spend getting ready for the next event. Follow these ... [... more]
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How to Train for a Sprint Triathlon
Triathlons are becoming more and more popular. Sprint triathlons are the shortest triathlons. In a sprint triathlon, participants swim 0.5 kilometers, bike 20 kilometers, and run 5 kilometers. They are a great way to get into the sport and get in ... [... more]
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Ironman
Ironman: Chris Crutcher's books run along similar lines - the male protagonist, their problem, and a strong female as well, all surrounding some athletic dispute of sorts. This is a very good and strong characteristic for these books, as it will likely [... more]
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My Dad Is an Ironman
Great Encouragement for kids and dads: This book gently exemplifies loving family relationships: father/child; grandparent/grandchild; adult son/parents; sisters; mother/children. As well, the virtue of hard training required for athletic endeavors [... more]
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Garfield's Ironcat (Garfield Extreme)
IRON CAT IS EXTREME: Garfield is ready to run in this 110% extreme book! Garfield has entered an Iron man race. In the First session the fat cat has to swim to an island to start the second session, which is biking! Can Garfield make it this far? If he [... more]
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Two for the Road (Mary-Kate & Ashley: Two of a Kind ...
Two For The Road.: Mary-Kate and Ashley go on a school trip to the Florida Keys.Ashley fell in love with a guy and now her boyfriend ,Ross, isn't talking to her.Meanwhile Mary-Kate is lost an island in a swamp with Pheobe.They write some things about [... more]
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