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March 27, 2018

Triathlon Bike Gearing 101 for the Flats and Hills

Triathlon Bike Gearing 101 for Flatlanders and Mountain Climbers Have you ever been out on a training ride and found conditions in which you couldn’t find the correct gearing? shifting between gears and being stuck between spinning too much or pushing a harder gear that makes your legs burn and […]

March 20, 2018

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Triathlon clothing, one piece vs. two piece

Triathlon clothing, one piece vs. two piece Triathlon clothing, one piece vs. two piece what is the difference and what is the pros and cons of each? During a Triathlon event, what triathlon clothing to wear is a major question that is asked over and over again. A Triathlon suit […]

March 20, 2018

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Aerobic Base, What Is Base Training For?

What Is Aerobic Base Training For? Aerobic base training is to target the slow-twitch muscle fibers. What Is Slow-Twitch Muscle Fibers? Type I (ST): Slow oxidative; fatigue-resistant; low glycogen content; high mitochondrial and myoglobin content. What Does It Do? Used for long-lasting, low level force production, extremely long endurance activities […]