Multisport, Triathlon and Productivity Resources
The following are the most recent additions to the resources. Check out the categories below (or in the navigation to the right) for complete listings of resources by category:
Crank Up Your Power ★★★★
A three part series about Powercranks written by pro triathlete Corey Ogden, he looks at what they are and how they work, adaptation to using the cranks, and then finally aerobic development with Powercranks.
Ironman Training - Triathlon Tapering ★★
Research has proven time and again, that for a taper to be effective, volume should be gradually reduced whilst keeping the intensity at pre-taper levels.
This article offer some basic ideas about tapering and discusses both short and long distance tris. It includes the following statement which is a common theme in many articles on tapering: During a taper, you may feel sluggish/lethargic etc, but take note: THIS IS NORMAL.
Ironman Hawaii Taper - By Roch Frey ★★★★
Roch Frey offer some Hawaii Ironman specific tapering techniques, where this late season race requires a little bit of a different taper from early season events.
Not only is the timing at the end of the season, but Hawaii offers a few other unique obstacles that this article tried to cover.
Five Perfect Weeks to Kona:The Art of Tapering - IRONMAN.com ★★★★
Mark Allen sets the taper straight in this article:
This is the period of your season leading up to a key race when you cut back your overall training volume and allow your body to absorb all of the hard work you did during your base building and speed phases. Doing the right kind of taper is an art unto itself.
Mark offers some advice on taper length by sport before getting into what to expect during an Ironman taper and what to do on the days leading up to the big day. I wish I had read this before my first IM!
Taper Time ★★★
This article offers up much of the same advice as many others, but nails it on the head when it states that What [tapering] means to each person seems a little different, and there is certainly no shortage of ideas related to how you should execute your taper
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Resources
The following are categories of multisport related links and resources from around the internet. Click on a title to see all of the links in a category.
- Cycling Resources and Websites (12)
A collection of cycling resources and websites with advice, articles and info about training, racing and climbing tips, and self-coaching.
- Inspiration (3)
Stories from around the web that we can use to get inspired when we need a little push.
- Multisport Blogs, Forums and Webzines (9)
Forums, communities and online magazines about multisport and triathlon issues.
- Neuro Linguistic Programming (1)
Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP) has become very popular thru the likes of folks like Anthony Robbins. It has it's fans, and it's naysayers. Personally, I find it interesting, and I like Alvin's take over on Lifecoachesblog:
what's really important is how you've found the [NLP] tools to be useful in your own life
. - Nutrition Tips and Resources (3)
Resources from around the web about nutrition: Mutlisport nutrition strategies, how to feel while training and racing, what to eat and how to eat it!
- Out There (1)
Out There - Miscellaneous resources and information that simply doesn't belong in any other category.
- Productivity Forums, Blogs and Webzines (4)
Productivity Forums, Blogs and Webzines from around the internet.
- Productivity (1)
Resources about Productivity from around the web. How to be more productive, and more efficient every day.
- Racing Resources for Triathletes (10)
Multisport racing resources: tapering, nutrition, how to prep for a big race, how to enjoy the big day!
- Running Resources and Websites (4)
A collection of running resources and websites with advice, tips, tricks and info about training, racing and self-coaching.
- Sport Psychology for Endurance Athletes (4)
Links to articles and tips about Sport Psychology focussing on endurance athletes and triathletes. Some specific articles on mental training for Ironman racing.
- Swimming (4)
Swimming is super technical and for people like me who learnt at a late age, we need all the help we can get. The following are swimming resources for multisport athletes.
- The Pros (1)
Websites belonging to professional multisport athletes and triathletes.
- Hitting the Gym for Triathletes (7)
Hitting the gym and doing some weights is a great way to develop strength and avoid injury.
- General Training (7)
General Training resources from around the web. Links to sites with articles and tips; self-coached triathlete resources and general triathlon training information.
