http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net Getting Started with a Sprint Triathlon Training Program Sun, 23 May 2010 17:04:43 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The first time I heard the word “triathlon” come out of my friend’s mouth, I responded by telling him that I would be waving to him from the sidelines. The next morning I was up at 6 am, starting my first sprint triathlon training day. I am pretty sure it ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/sprint-triathlon-training/sprint-triathlon-training Wow, normally we don't promote paid products here at sprinttriathlontraining.net but this is one offer that we just can't help but tell you about. Our friends, Ben Greenfield and Kerry Sullivan, two top triathletes around the country have setup what is called the Rockstar Triathlete Academy. It is by far ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/sprint-triathlon-training/the-best-triathlon-training-you-can-pay-for This is another great workout to push you to your mental and physical limits. The point of such a workout is to get you prepared for when things "don't" go well. Not every race is your best. Not every training day is your best. This is why mental toughness is ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/triathlon-training-program/drained-sprints-for-mental-toughness Yeah we know, CRAZY! An indoor bike workout that is fun? What!? Ben Greenfield, an expert triathlon trainer and ironman triathlete, came up with this workout. He calls it the HULU MOVIE ENDURANCE. You know what Hulu is right? So how does it work? Hulu streams full movies for free but ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/triathlon-training-schedule/incredibly-fun-indoor-bike-workout Ironman training is probably one of the most intense workout routines that a person could take on. There is a swim (usually in the ocean) consisting of over two miles, a 112 mile bike ride, followed by a marathon! Needless to say, you better have had some seriously intense Ironman ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/triathlon-training-schedule/ironman-training-are-you-training-too-much This is a great video about running with proper technique, how to limit over-pronation and avoid shin splints. The guy might be a little long winded and boring but the material is great. Watch all the way through and feel free to comment :-) Forefoot vs Heel Striking and Over-Pronation from ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/training-for-triathlon/forefoot-vs-heel-striking-and-over-pronation Every once in a while we know every beginner triathlete needs some triathlon motivation! We also indulge the team here at sprinttriathlontraining.net by letting them post whatever content they feel helps their individual training. This is a video that one of our writers, Cole Landon, begged to put up on ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/sprint-triathlon-training/calling-every-beginner-triathlete-triathlon-motivation The Danskin Womens Triathlon Series is one of the most well known and favorited of triathlon series around the country and they have released some of the tentative dates for the 2010 season. As follows: May 8/9 -- Walt Disney WorldJune 5/6 -- Austin, TexasJuly 24/25 -- Webster, MA (Tentative)August 14/15, ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/womens-triathlon/2010-danskin-womens-triathlon-series SprintTriathlonTraining.net is now working in association with Amazon.com to bring all your triathlon apparel, equipment and training needs into one place. Check it out below: // // http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/triathlon-store/our-new-triathlon-store Its probably a really bad thing to call something the "offseason" because too many athletes get the feeling that this means they actually get to take it "off."  They go home for the holidays and pig out on turkey and stuffing, cookies and eggnog and completely jump off the training ... http://www.sprinttriathlontraining.net/sprint-triathlon-training/dont-skimp-on-off-season-triathlon-training