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Beyond Endurance: Why Strength Training is Essential for Triathletes

Strength training is often overlooked by triathletes, but it's a crucial component of a well-rounded training program. By incorporating strength training into your routine, you can significantly enhance your performance and reduce your risk of injuries. Key Benefits of Strength Training for Triathletes 1. Increased Power and Speed: Improved stroke efficiency: Stronger muscles can generate more power, leading to faster... Continue Reading →

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Polarized Training: A Deep Dive

Polarized training is a training methodology that divides workouts into two primary categories: Low-intensity, long-duration workouts: These make up the bulk of your training, around 80-90% of your total training time. The goal is to improve aerobic capacity and endurance without stressing the body excessively.    High-intensity, short-duration workouts: These are short, intense efforts designed to improve speed, power,... Continue Reading →

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Shaving Seconds

How Aero Equipment and Positioning Benefit Your Performance Every triathlete knows the importance of efficiency in each discipline. In cycling, minimizing drag is key to boosting your speed and saving precious seconds on the race course. This article dives into the world of aero equipment and positioning, exploring how each element can shave valuable time... Continue Reading →

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Sneak Peak to Xtreme Triathlons

Back in year 2003, a group of Norwegians began a new branch of Long Distance Triathlons. The first Edition of Norseman Extreme Triathlon started with 21 crazy athletes that gave Iron Distance Triathlon not only a new refreshment, but a new worldwide movement. The hardest ironman in the planet became known for it's beauty, tough... Continue Reading →

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Triathlon and Sausages

What a memorable week I spent at Challenge Roth 2023 edition. Although my performance at this epic race was not what I expected, I had an amazing experience on race week. The Perfect Plan This was my 13th Full distance Triathlon. One thing I've learned through the years of training and racing is that there's... Continue Reading →

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Esa Sesión que no salió bien..

A través de mis años como atleta y ahora como entrenador, en múltiples ocaciones me he encontrado con días en que nada sale bien. No logro sostener la potencia indicada en la bici. No logro al correr aguantar el exigente ritmo del intervalo. Me ahogo con el ritmo que en cada brazada que doy. Si... Continue Reading →

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Living the Kona Dream

Almost every person who starts to race Ironman distance triathlon has the dream of going to the Ironman Worldchampionships in Hawaii. My case is no different from others. Watching videos of the history of Ironman plus meeting some of the heroes of the sport made me click inside. Why not? Would I ever be able... Continue Reading →

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Enjoying the Process of Training

We are 5 weeks away from Ironman Worldchampionship. Training for an Ironman has never been an easy task. It's time consuming, mentally and physically demanding. There are times when the body cannot take another minute of running, cycling or swimming. But that's when the mental aspect plays an important role. I used to do most... Continue Reading →

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