Discussion forum for specific triathlon related questions, or use one of our swimming, cycling, or running forums with the Triathlon tag. https://staminist.com/list.php?15 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 23:51:29 -0600 Phorum 5.2.19 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,652# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,652# I am signed up to my second marathon on the 8th of April and my first ever half ironman on the 17th of June. To answer questions of fitness/experience, this marathon I'm aiming for around 3h30 mark. This will be my first triathlon of any kind, but I am a pretty competent swimmer. Currently on a training programme (bupa advanced marathon programme) of 5/6 runs per week for the marathon but this doesn't involve any swimming. I cycle every day about 5 miles to go in/out of work, so cycling is the least of my worries (I have completed cycling holidays of around 70 miles a day max so have experienced of longer cycling).
Any tips for the transition to the half iron man training, whether I should implement some swimming earlier into my marathon programme for the steadier runs.. any tips for a programme, any particular sessions, a good way to transition, etc.
Thanks everyone!! ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Pierre Triathlon Forum Wed, 10 Jan 2018 08:25:33 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,645# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,645# I'm an instructor for a college level introductory class to endurance coaching. I'm planning to create a small groups discussion about endurance. I'm hoping to create a student sense about what is endurance and the large spectrum of endurance. I have come up with a few thought provoking questions for this intro level class, but I would appreciate if there are any questions you can add and inspire???
Example questions:
• Come up with the largest vocabulary of words/phrases you can associate with endurance? (pushing through, survival, stamina…)
• Is endurance more of a physiological or mental capacity? pick a side and argue for/against
• How would you measure endurance? Is that "measure" valid across the whole spectrum of endurance sports?
• How do you best define endurance?
Thank you! ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> MrJamis Triathlon Forum Sun, 27 Aug 2017 20:05:12 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# Kimberly Triathlon Forum Tue, 08 Aug 2017 21:10:40 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# David2 Triathlon Forum Mon, 03 Apr 2017 17:31:23 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# Transdermal CO2 application in chronic wounds
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15866797
"There was clinical evidence of improvement of granulation and reduction of discharge and malodor within 1 week of treatment in both chronic and acute wounds. Only 9 patients, all diabetics, needed an additional systemic antibiosis. The treatment was well tolerated. No adverse effects have been noted."
Anything that would heal up road rash faster would be great!
I'm not sure if any of this is particularly applicable to pain perception in endurance athletes, though (which is what this topic is about)
Skye ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Mon, 03 Apr 2017 15:44:24 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# The reverse of cellular and cardiovascular aging from using transdermal CO2 therapy can be detected, quantified and measured with advanced diagnostics such as heart rate variability (HRV) or autonomic nervous system (ANS) diagnostics and others-including pain scales (Numerical, i.e.)-have you heard of deoxyhemoglobin vasodilator? ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> David2 Triathlon Forum Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:41:34 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# "Just 30 more seconds..." then
"OK now you're halfway done this interval, good job, keep going" then
"You're over half done the intervals! You can't stop now!" etc
Just like when you're out on the road and you keep fighting to hold your target power/pace until the next corner, or telephone pole, or sign, or whatever.
Breaking it down into smaller chunks to trick your brain seems to be key ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Tue, 29 Nov 2016 15:03:20 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,602# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,602# I need your insights and experience for my master thesis at NOVA School of Business and Economics in Portugal.
This survey is about triathlon training routines. If you are an active racing triathlete or plan to participate in a triathlon, this questionnaire is for you!
You would help me a lot by filling it out and sharing it among other triathletes or triathlon interested friends. It won’t take longer than 10 minutes.
Of course, your data remains completely anonymous and confidential.
Thank you so much in advance!
Link to survey: 
https://novasbe.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe5/form/SV_dpArqm3TCRiJ85n?Q_Language=EN ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> kayamaria Triathlon Forum Tue, 22 Nov 2016 15:00:13 -0600 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,532# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,532# Transitions are the fourth event in a triathlon as your transition times from both swim to bike and bike to run count toward your total race time. Simplify and speed up your transitions and you will race faster without any additional swim, bike or run training.
^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Wed, 16 Mar 2016 01:55:02 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,250# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,250# "I will have to travel for a week without my bike. I intend to run three or four times this week. Can I use the same heart rate values I use for cycling for the run and send it to Training Peaks?"
While I am not familiar with this particular training program, I can comment on the question of transferability of heart rate training zones (or HR training goals) between running and cycling. Numerous studies in triathletes help answer the question.
The specific article that answers the question (linked below) is fairly technical (physiologic terminology and abbreviations) but concludes that HR based training zones CANNOT be translated from cycling to running. "...From the results of this study, it is recommended that the triathlete perform sport-specific testing to assess training zones for cycling and running."
Transferability of running and cycling training zones in triathletes: implications for steady-state exercise
It then goes on to suggest that measuring watts of output as a training tool is preferable to HR. "... For this reason, monitoring wattage during steady-state exercise may be more appropriate than monitoring HR and RR." ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> CPTips Triathlon Forum Mon, 03 Aug 2015 17:59:33 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,95# Perception is the key word here, and you can train yourself to have a higher pain threshold, by scheduling practice races, high intensity interval training, and recovery to build up your mental toughness reserves.
NSAIDs should only be used when necessary! See this related topic: Taking ibuprofen before running
"Athletes who'd popped ibuprofen pills before and during an event displayed significantly more inflammation and other markers of high immune system response afterward than those who hadn't taken anti-inflammatories. Even though the long term effects are unknown at this time, it is hard to believe that this activation is without potential to cause harm. "
How do you manage the suffering that is so crucial to competing and training? Share your mind game tips below
Read more: http://triathlon.competitor.com/2015/03/training/want-to-increase-your-pain-tolerance_114132

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^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Mon, 06 Apr 2015 16:55:45 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,72# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,72# I'm a terrible swimmer, but it sounds like something I could even do with a little training.
http://triathlonmagazine.ca/racing/first-sprint-triathlon/
"These shorter races will typically consist of a 500 to 750 m swim, 20 to 25 km bike and a 3 to 6 km run. They are held by themselves or are staged in conjunction with the longer distance races. To encourage participation, many early season races will begin indoors with a pool swim.
The wonderful thing about a sprint distance is that anyone with minimal athletic background can complete it with four to six weeks of preparation, pro viding one can initially swim 50 m, ride a bike around the block, and walk a few 100 m." ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Fri, 27 Mar 2015 13:24:30 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,57# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,57# Don't want to give away any spoilers, but it was a good battle between Brownlee, Mola, and Noya.
Unfortunately Alistair Brownlee is out AGAIN with injury. ^ CLICK TO REPLY]]> Skye Triathlon Forum Mon, 23 Mar 2015 20:21:28 -0500 https://staminist.com/read.php?15,56# https://staminist.com/read.php?15,56# Welcome New Members!
We're getting lots of new members every month, so if you've been lurking and not sure where to join, scroll down and post a reply below. Tell us a little about yourself, triathlon events you've done or planning to do, photos, gear, travel, general interests, etc.
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Skye Nott
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