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SWEATY BERTY
So you think you sweat a bit?Spare a thought for Alberto Salazar: born in Havana, emigrated to the US with his family; high school cross country champion, world-record holder and three-time winner of the New York Marathon (1980 to 82) - one of the best distance...
7 TIPS TO HIT YOUR PEAK
Whether you’re an endurance runner or a keen cyclist, here are my top tips for better performance.1. Catch some zzzs The best thing for recovery is sleep. Studies show that a good night’s rest can improve speed, accuracy and reaction time. On the contrary,...
24 hours til race day
In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’ve been following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female...
KEEPING YOUR COOL
Love exercising outdoors but don’t like the way heat waves and out-of-control humidity can turn a refreshing long run into a sweat-drenched experience? Me too. Here’s what you need to know about overheating and how to prevent it.But first it’s good to know why and how...
Beyond the peak: T-minus 4 days and counting
In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’re following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female category...
THE BIG RACE
You’ve been training hard all year for the big event – it could be a marathon, a cycling race, or any long and hard fitness challenge – and the glycogen-loading plan is in place. But let’s not forget about hydration because it’s an equally important part of race day...
The triathlon addiction
In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’re following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female category...
Seeing in the New Year, triathlete-style
In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’re following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female category...
NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS: TRAIN YOUR BRAIN
In 2014 I will get fitter and lose 8kg. Wondering why you can’t keep your new year’s resolutions? Perhaps you haven’t trained enough... Reading this article in the Buffer blog we discovered that to keep resolutions you need willpower. ...
Challenge Wanaka 2014: Katy’s journey
In the lead-up to 2014’s Challenge Wanaka Triathlon, we’re following the gruelling training schedule of team Angry Birds. One swimmer, one cyclist and one runner, this team is pushing the boundaries of physical endurance. They came third in the all-female category...