Triathlon - Tips & Techniques

06/09/2015

Where do you keep your bike? Check out this stylish, hanging bike shelf design by NEKOKI.

We got a floating bike shelf made by the creative guys at NEKOKI (a little family run business in Vilnius). It was easy to fix it to the wall, and now my

23/08/2015

Thinking about a new triathlon race for 2016? How about one of these combined with a holiday in Lithuania.

Since my last blog post, I have completed two local triathlons here in Lithuania. The first was the Kupiskis triathlon and the second was Trakai triathlon.

01/06/2015

How long can you ride the wave?

Evidently, not long at all. After a year of training and slowly building up to full ironman strength, my initial feeling was that know I have joined the club

24/05/2015

5 key lessons I learnt when taking on an Challenge: http://triathlon2win.com/triathlon-training/5-key-lessons-i-learnt-when-taking-on-an-ironman-challenge/

My top tips are aimed to give sound advice on how to make it easier to complete an ironman race.

23/05/2015

Great ideas under the 'Be Inclusive' paragraph.

Enjoy your training time but find that it's taking away (or affecting) your family life? This is how to find the balance.

29/04/2015

My first ironman event review - http://triathlon2win.com/event-review/my-first-ironman-experience-challenge-wanaka/

Challenge Wanaka was voted the world's most scenic triathlon and for good reason, as the views are stunning. It's renowned as a tough, honest event.

17/02/2015

Ironman training prep I lost my wedding ring in the Dunedin harbour & found it again after 5 mins!

12/02/2015

Good to be back home in NZ and on track with my ironman training for

24/12/2014

Merry Xmas fellow triathletes. Here are some top gym weight training workouts for those that want to focus on building strength: http://triathlon2win.com/triathlon-training/top-5-gym-machine-workouts-for-ironman-strength-training/

5 key strength building gym machine workouts that help ironman athletes cross the line when completing the long distance races.

01/11/2014

Kupiskis triathlon date is already confirmed - June 6, 2015. Please reserve it!:)

01/10/2014

Vilnius Marathon review and ironman training http://triathlon2win.com/triathlon-training/vilnius-marathon-review-2014-and-ironman-training-plan/

Just two weeks after my first 1/2 ironman, I was in good shape to go for a personal best time for my third Vilnius marathon. I'm pleased to say I came in under

11/09/2014

Mragowo triathlon review in Poland http://www.triathlon2win.com/event-review/mragowo-volvo-ironman-series-triathlon-review-in-poland/

This triathlon event was part of the Volvo triathlon series made up of 4 races in different towns in Poland.

20/08/2014

Getting Aero - 5 tips for a more comfortable ride: http://wp.me/pMjJs-k2

Placing your arms onto aero bars for the first time and having your head down is not that comfortable, so these training tips will help your body adjust.

19/08/2014

Triathlon races don't get much closer than this.... http://youtu.be/tj2YxmJ-O6E Congrats

Highlights from one of the first medaled event of the Nanjing 2014 Youth Olympic Games. The Men's Triathlon was hotly contested by a total of 32 athletes ran...

08/08/2014

When is your next swim training session? Here are some common sense steps to help fine-tune your swim technique: http://www.triathlon2win.com/triathlon-swimming/10-tips-to-fine-tune-your-triathlon-swimming/

I've listed 10 top tips to help fine-tune your swim technique in the diagram below.

27/07/2014

Sunday morning cycle training just outside of Vilnius.

09/07/2014

Trakai Triathlon 2014 - My first DNS (Did Not Start): http://www.triathlon2win.com/event-review/trakai-triathlon-2014-my-first-dns-did-not-start/

The second annual Trakai triathlon has grown in size from last year with over 140 competitors from 8 different countries attending.

02/07/2014

5 tips to keep you motivated as a self-coached Triathlete:
http://www.triathlon2win.com/triathlon-training/5-tips-to-keep-you-motivated-as-a-self-coached-triathlete/

I'm self-taught and here are my 5 top steps to help you achieve results if you also self-coach.

20/06/2014

Six tips to help you survive Hot Weather Running: http://www.triathlon2win.com/triathlon-running/running-in-the-heat-six-tips-to-help-you-survive/

With summer upon us, here are some tips to help you cope with exercising in hot weather:

15/06/2014

This pie chart explains the average finish times for each triathlon leg. Thanks http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/a1/56/46/a156466c99384842733bca17d1ba3a42.jpg

15/06/2014

A formula to predict your first Ironman time using previous Marathon & Olympic-distance triathlon times.

Use our guidelines and a simple formula involving your PBs for Olympic distance and marathon to work out your predicted finishing time

13/06/2014

Kupiskis triathlon review and three common triathlon transition mistakes to avoid: http://www.triathlon2win.com/event-review/kupiskis-triathlon-review-and-three-common-transition-mistakes-to-avoid/

The most common penalty mistakes happen in transition zone (T1 & T2) when triathletes make the following infringements:

12/06/2014

Wow - pretty epic alright!

After 50 minutes of racing - nothing separates seven men as they sprint to the finish line. This is the final mile of one of the most exciting sprint finishe...

06/06/2014

Iki antrojo Trakų triatlono ir Lietuvos Olimpinio triatlono čempionato liko 30 dienų! Ar prisijungsite?

Trakai Triathlon is only 30 days away! Will you be joining us?

www.facebook.com/events/1424488564487309/
www.trakutriatlonas.lt

15/05/2014

Trakai half marathon review and how to stop ni**le chafing:
http://www.triathlon2win.com/event-review/half-marathon-in-trakai-and-how-to-stop-ni**le-chafing/

Last weekend's adventure was completing a half marathon race in Trakai, which is a lovely castle town by the lake about half an hour from Vilnius centre.

09/05/2014

Two recommended triathlon books: http://www.triathlon2win.com/book-review/triathlon-book-reviews/ thanks

Recently I have been reading a couple of books to keep me inspired with my ironman training and if you are looking for some inspiration too - I can recommend them both.

07/05/2014

MTB marathon review in Vilnius:
http://www.triathlon2win.com/event-review/mountain-biking-marathon-in-vilnius/

As part of my triathlon training, I like to enter new events to give myself a challenge and try new experiences. This was another first for me, as I completed my first ever Mountain bike marathon race last Saturday.