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Issue #80- January 30, 2007 |
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Exciting news coming VERY soon! |
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Last Chance for Argentina! |
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Dear Friend,
Welcome to Tri Swim Coach if you are a new subscriber!
As my subscribers that have been with us for a while know, this newsletter is foremost about swimming as it relates to triathlon. However, I like to include a little more than just that information, as many of us are in this sport for a variety of underlying reasons, like fitness and the feeling of accomplishment (and the feeling of FUN!).
One of the things I'm setting out to do in the next few years is to show how "no pain, no gain" is actually the wrong way to go about training for anything, or losing weight, or just staying healthy. We often hear about how we should "train hard", but that saying can even be harmful if you take it the wrong way.
It's not about training hard, it's about training smart! That may sound cliché-ish (okay I just made that word up), but it is so true.
You won't burn as much fat if you train too hard, you will get injured, you will burn out, and you will not have much fun.
To me, the only way to train is to keep your heart rate down. I'm not a believer in doing much sprinting, especially for these crazy long races like Halfs and Full Ironmans.
So far, I've had some good results. I have recently taken up distance running. For my first ever half marathon 2 weeks ago I trained for 2 months and did not do anything anaerobic in terms of sprinting or track workouts. I typically ran at a 9-minute mile pace and kept my heart rate aerobic.
While I would recommend doing a little more than 2 months of training for a 13 mile race, I highly recommend the long slow distance training. My goal was to break 2 hours and I came in at 1:40!
This is still a work in progress, stay tuned for more on the magic of "No Pain, No Pain"!
Enjoy,
Kevin
"The more relaxed you are, the better you will perform. Keep your priorities in check and everything should come together; triathlon should not be at the top of the list. Spend quality time on your training and limit the fluff stuff- you don't need to train 40 hours a week."
-Long-course star Chris Lieto
For the Complete Guide to Triathlon Swimming, click here to go to triswimcoach.com
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| Last Chance for Argentina! |
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Less than a month to go before the Argentina Training Trip begins!
As winter has decended upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, Summer has just begun in South America!
I wanted to let you know about an exciting vacation opportunity that I have come across. Imagine a twenty-nine mile stretch of harmony between a metropolis and nature. Think about taking in a sea breeze with the sun on your face, in a country where nightlife excitement and natural beauty make boredom a forgotten word.
Now picture taking a trip to this incredible place while making huge leaps in improving your triathlon. Here's your chance to spend 9 days in beautiful Mar Del Plata, Argentina, learning from top pro triathletes and some of the best triathlon coaches in the world!
2007 Mar del Plata Cycling and Triathlon Training Vacations
February 25-March 5
Mar del Plata, Argentina
During your entire stay in Mar del Plata, expert coaching & training will be available from Mike Fraysse and staff for all ability levels. Training will include vehicle supported road & auto-track sessions. Track specialized training available from the 250 Meter concrete outdoor velodrome. Swimming sessions with expert coaches. Organized competitions for both road & track cyclists who feel like testing their progress will also be scheduled.
Come meet us in Argentina!
For further details and to sign up with a discount, click here!
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