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Sampson Cassette Review

We review the steel cassette offerings from Colorado-based Sampson sports. They now offer a low-cost 11-speed option that is compatible with Dura Ace 9000.

View-Speed product review

We review two products from View-Speed - the S4 skewers and CyclOps glasses. This small company is based in California and owned by a Slowtwitch forum member.

Darren Smith on changes

Aussie coach Darren Smith had a few words with slowtwitch to discuss the current state of affairs, a new addition to the squad and a pending big move.

American Triple-T video

Enjoy our recap video of the American Triple-T triathlon stage race. This event features four races of varied distance over a three-day period. Our Tech Editor attended with a Go Pro camera.

A Rotor 3D+ crank review

About a year ago we built up a Giant TCX Advanced SL cross bike with Rotor 3D+ cranks with 50/34 Rotor Q-Rings and it is now time to talk about the experience.

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Race rapport – Bilbao Triathlon

Race: Bilbao Triathlon
Tidspunkt:
2013-05-18, start kl.12.15
Plats:
Bilbao, Spanien
Distans:
1,9 km – 90 km – 21,1 km
Mitt resultat:
36,08 min – 2 h 50 min – 1 h 34 min (2:a plats)
Fullständiga resultat:
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Film- och fotoproduktion i Bilbao

Senaste veckan har jag varit i Bilbao, Baskiens huvudstad, i Spanien. Mina huvudsponsorer, Orca och Orbea, har sitt huvudkontor där, och människor involverade i Orca och i temaet var samlade från världens alla hörn. 

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Mallorca - del 2

Vecka två ha gått, och det är dags att åka hem.

Under första träningsveckan hade vi 5 dagar med mulet, regnigt och ganska kallt, men sen så vände vädret lyckligtvis och vi fick några riktigt fina dagar i sista veckan. Som tur var blev vädret aldrig så dåligt att vi var tvugna att justera träningsplanen. Ingen bättring av brännan får man leva med.
Däremot gick inte alla pass så bra som vi hade hoppats på, delvis pga vädret. Nedan ses ett klipp från när vi gjorde ett försök att slå ...

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Anmäl dig till Triathlon för dig-workshop!

Under sommaren arrangerar författarna av boken Triathlon för dig! Jojje Borssén, Jonas Colting och ytterligare en coach fyra workshops för dig som vill lära dig mer om triathlon! Workshopen genomförs i Malmö, Borås och Stockholm. Anmäl dig enkelt här!

Säsong för Hawaii-kval

Triathlonsäsongen är igång på allvar och varje helg är det stora och små tävlingar. I Ironman-serien är det många är det som strävar efter den ta den åtråvärda biljetten till VM på Hawaii. Just nu är det fyra svenskar som har kvalificerat sig och ser fram emot Kona i oktober.

Triathlonkvällar i Stockolm startar

World Triathlon Stockholm fortsätter även i år med triathlonkvällar fram till tävlingen i augusti. På torsdag 23 maj kl 18.30-21.00 drar det igång på Huvudstabadet, en uppvärmd pool!

Tema Löpning

Scenic Relay Races

Looking for a new way to stay fit? From historical Gettysburg to the rugged terrain of the Pacific Northwest, here are seven scenic relays that are perfect for grabbing a friend (or three) and putting your team's skills to the test.

Nyheter från Competitor Triathlon

Navigating The Running Shoe Maze

Photo: Nils NilsenHow to pick a shoe to match your running speed.

Vanilla Lime Marinade Recipe From Chef Patrick Fellows

Photo: Frank McMainsZest up lean meats with this savory-sweet sauce from triathlete-chef Patrick Fellows.

2013 Triathlete Buyer’s Guide: Aero Wheels

The complete aero wheel section from the 2013 Triathlete Buyer's Guide, featuring 16 different brands.

Frogs And 3/2/1/0 Breaths – Swim Workout For Triathletes

Photo: Shutterstock.comWe’ll feature a workout every Friday so you have new ideas to take to the pool.

Joe Friel

Another Block Periodization Study

Earlier this month I reported on a study of block periodization that found it superior to a traditional (linear) periodization model. This study lasted 4 weeks with well-trained cyclists in the two groups (Block and Traditional periodization) doing the same workouts. The only difference was that the Block group did...

Tapering and Peaking Review

I was asked twice this week how I taper athletes for their A-priority races, once by an athlete and also by a coach. I told them that I would write about it in my blog, but later realized I had already done so several times. So rather than do it...

Updates on Compression Clothing and Block Periodization

One of my favorite pastimes is reading sports science research. Most days start with me grabing an abstract from the top of my to-be-read list and seeing what’s new. I know, I’m weird that way. But I expect we are each strange in some way. My weirdness occasionally pays off....

Keep It Simple - Bike Skills

There have been some big gaps between my posts here this winter. This is my busy season with lots of travel. It seems there is never enough time. I’m sure you know the feeling. In my last blog as an intro to the topic of keeping it simple I explained...

Keep It Simple

Training for peak performance in endurance sport does not need to be complicated. I came to understand that only recently. More than 30 years ago I earned a masters degree in exercise science while competing in endurance sports. One thing I always liked was the complexity of training. I'm a...

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6 Tips to Begin Biking to Work

The snow is gone, the days are longer and the temperature is far above the dreaded 32-degree mark. And that means bike-to-work season has finally arrived.

Every spring, folks ditch their cars and bike to work to save money on rising gas prices, pack in an extra workout, or become more eco-conscious. Aspiring bike commuters take note: It's not as hard or complicated as it sounds.

Commuting To Work

More: Bike To Work: Tips For Your First Commute

Meet Ignacio Rivera de Rosales and Daniela Diamente. The Tucson, Arizona, couple knows a thing or two about bike commuting. Diamente is executive director of El Grupo Youth Cycling, a non-profit organization in Tucson, and director of Cyclovia, an annual free event in Tucson, where several miles of roadway are closed to cars. Rivera de Rosales is Pima County Department of Transportation bicycle and pedestrian safety educator and is head coach at El Grupo.

They've honed their bike-commuting skills over the years and have weeded out all of the unnecessary complications to make the activity fun, safe and stress-free.

Rivera de Rosales and Diamente break down how to successfully transition from car to bike in these six easy steps.

More: Freedom From The Grind Become A Bike Commuter

Scope Out Your Route

Before hitting the road, investigate the best bike routes. Diamente suggests starting with city, county or state agencies, which typically have resources, such as bike maps.

She also suggests riders seek out off-road trails, an increasingly common option for folks in mid-sized towns and large metro areas. Rails-to-trails, a non-profit organization working to create a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines, also has a list of routes in each state.

More: Pedal With Purpose Ride to Work

Diamente believes it's important to start to think like a cyclist and not a driver. That road you typically take when driving to work may not be the fastest or safest route on a bike.

"If you're not comfortable riding on a particular road, even if it's the one you use when driving, don't take it," Diamente says. "If you don't feel safe, and it's not enjoyable, you won't want to bike commute."

More: 10 Tips For Riding In The Rain

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6 Tips for Beginning Open Water Swimmers

If you're lucky enough to live near the ocean or a lake, chances are there's a group of people using these bodies of water as their gym. Building up swimming endurance can be challenging for newcomers. Open water swimming presents even more challenges with currents, water temps and many other variables. Steve Munatones founder of Open Water Source shared his tips and advice for getting started with this challenging sport.

More: 3 Drills for Open Water Swimming

Open Water Swimming

Get the Gear

Before you step foot in the water, you're going to need the proper gear. Open water swimming is a tough workout, and you don't want to be fumbling around with your gear wasting energy, if all you're doing is heading into the water.

Munatones suggests bringing goggles, a comfortable fitting swimsuit and a brightly colored swim cap. Once you add other variables like cold water, Munatones recommends silicone ear plugs.

More: Key Principles of Open Water Drafting

Test the Waters

Munatones doesn't recommend just jumping into the ocean or lake to get started with open water swimming. Instead, he suggests preparing in a pool for conditioning and working on your stroke, and then work in some open water swimming.

"Working out in the open water enables a quick acclimatization for everything that Mother Nature can bring: Wind, waves, surface chop, jellyfish, cold," Munatones said. "It's necessary to mix open water swimming in with your pool workouts before you transition to more."

More: 6 Tips to Help Transition From the Pool to Open Water

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Recognise Any Of These Swimming Personality Traits?

Upcoming Swim Smooth Clinics / One to One Consultations:

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Enjoy Prague this August whilst your kids improve their swimming!
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Analysis Consultations

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For more info on SS Certified Coaches see here
The Swim Smooth coaching team have just had a social get together here in Perth trading experiences about coaching different Swim Types. Below is a list of some of our more left-field observations about the personalities of each of the different Swim Types.

Cyndy, being a classic Swinger, likes her bright bathers.

If you're a coach and have used the Swim Type system we're sure you'll immediately recognise many of these traits, or as a swimmer you might recognise something about your own personality! If you've not seen our Swim Type system before, check out how you can use it to develop your own swimming or coaching at : www.swimtypes.com

The Arnie/Arnette (full profile and videos here)

- May arrive for sessions late and in a bit of a fluster.
- Often shortens their name as much as possible (e.g. Robert becomes Bob).
- May use their partner's email address and write with caps-lock on.
- Has a tendency to say "yes... yes... yes..." or "yip... yip... yip..." to hurry along a coaching conversation.
- Tends to see the coaching relationship as a means to an end.
- Often frustrated with swimming and why they're not faster than they are.
- Responds well to a subtle ego massage.

For some unknown reason, Smooths
like to get in the pool and start
swimming this way.
The Bambino (full profile and videos here)

- The first thing they tell a coach is "I'm really not very good".
- Values the coaching relationship for its own sake.
- Dislikes leading a lane (opposite of the Smooth).
- Gets a huge buzz from small improvements.
- Generally warm and open personality.

The Kicktastic (full profile and videos here)

- Quite quiet and may appear aloof.
- Dislikes cameras and having their photo taken.
- Likes taking notes (can anyone explain why this is...?)
- Often wears ankle bracelets or foot jewellery.
- Often turns up late for swim sessions.
- Gets bored easily (needs variety in their sessions).
- May be a bit "earthy" or "hippy".

The Overglider (full profile and videos here)

- Tendency to wear long (jammer) style bathers.
- May prefer use of their full name (e.g. Jonathan instead of John), this is the opposite of the Arnie.
- Enjoys long technical discussions.
- Struggles not to constantly analyse an area of their stroke or their performance.
- Often wears a large watch or heart rate monitor when swimming.
- Likes stroke technique work.

The Swinger (full profile and videos here)

- Hates when people stand around the end of lanes and get in the way (everyone dislikes that but especially Swingers!)
- Lives "in the now" and likes to get on with things without undue discussion.
- The first on the pool deck and dying to get in the water.
- Dislikes clutter in their houses (we said this was going to be left-field!).
- Can easily turn the brain off and just swim (opposite of the Overglider).
- Likes wearing bright bathers.
- Finds stroke technique work boring.

The Smooth (find out more here)

- Likes to lead the lane and have clear water.
- Doesn't like having swimmers on their toes.
- When entering a shallow pool, likes to jump in feet first and then immediately bounce forwards into a dive (odd but true!).
- May have trouble motivating themselves and training consistently as an adult.
- Often likes to enter the pool by jumping in feet first and diving forward straight into their freestyle.
- Always well groomed.

Do any of them ring any bells with you or do you have any observations of your own? Post them on the comments section of this blog here. This is just a bit of light hearted fun and not to be taken too seriously. :)

Swim Smooth!

The Gradual Crescendo

Upcoming Swim Smooth Clinics / One to One Consultations:

Prague Kids Swim Camps
Enjoy Prague this August whilst your kids improve their swimming!
Full information here

New Lancaster SS Squad
Full information here

Lancaster UK, Video
Analysis Consultations

Full information here

South Coast Clinics
May & August
Full information here

Loughborough SS Squad
Full information here

Richmond & Wimbledon Sunday Workshops
Full information here

Acton UK, Video
Analysis Consultations

Full information here

Loughborough, UK
May Clinic
Full information here

Alicante, Spain
June Clinics
Full information: here

Swim/Tri Camps Alicante
September 2013
Full information: here




For more info on SS Certified Coaches see here
Olympic Triathlon Gold Medallist Alistair Brownlee ran a 28:32 10,000m on the track at the Payton Jordan Invitational in Stanford a couple of weeks ago. If you're a runner or triathlete you'll appreciate that's serious running speed:


After the event Alistair tweeted: Learnt that 68s felt easy at 3k and 69's felt hard at 8k. Can't wait for another go.

Alistair's referring to his lap time per 400m on the running track, where in the early stages of the race 68 seconds per lap felt easy but later in the race 69 seconds per lap felt hard. We call this progressive increase in how hard a well paced effort feels the "gradual crescendo" and it should feel this way in all sports, including swimming.

Approximately 80% of world records are set this way with even pacing or a slight negative split (with the second half quicker than the first). However, most age group swimmers and triathletes pace things out like this in their races and training: http://bit.ly/4e1Hk2

How Training Sets And Races Should Feel

If you swim a hard effort (say a 400m or 1500m timetrial) and you pace it out evenly (with every 50m swum at the same speed) the feeling of effort should rise throughout the swim like this:

The first quarter of a well paced effort feels pretty easy and in fact it's possible to go significantly faster over this initial distance. However by the half way point of the swim, the effort has risen and you are aware you are working hard to stay with the pace. By the last quarter of the distance you are getting close to maximum effort, working very hard to finish off the effort.

Remember, this is all at the same actual speed, you're not speeding up through the swim. The same pace is gradually feeling harder and harder - this is the gradual crescendo.

If I Can, Shouldn't I Work Harder Earlier?

In a word, no. For two reasons:

- It feels easy to do but by going faster in the early stages of a race you will do damage which you cannot recover from. It takes a while for your breathing rate and heart rate to catch up but by starting fast you will slow down in the second half of the race and be much slower overall. This is why nearly all world records are set with an even or slight negative split.

- In a training set, if you start too fast and then blow up and slow down you will not get the training benefit that you would by pacing out your training sets well. If you feel that your swimming fitness is on a plateau this could be where you are going wrong. By pacing things out properly your fitness fill continue again on an upward curve; as a bonus not only are well paced swim sets more beneficial but they are less painful too.

To help get your pacing right, we strongly recommend the use of a Tempo Trainer Pro in mode 1 or 2. This will beep to you when you should be turning at the end of each lap helping you pace out your training sets perfectly. Many swimmers find that it's only when you use a Tempo Trainer for the first time you fully appreciate how bad your pacing skills are!

Pacing Is An Essential Part Of Swimming Technique

At the moment when you think of your swimming technique you might just think of your stroke mechanics but your pacing skills are also a critical part of your technique to swim at your best. Pacing out training sets and races is critical to reach your potential in the water, it's something that elite swimmers and triathletes have developed and honed during thousands of training hours in the water and on the running track.

Get your pacing right and you will experience that gradual crescendo yourself, and you might well set some personal bests right away without any other improvements in technique or fitness.

Swim Smooth!
 
 
 

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Lotta Kellander invald i SISU:s styrelse

Idag lördag 25 maj på Riksidrottsmötet (RIM) i Luleå invaldes STF:s vice ordförande, Lotta Kellander, i SISU Idrottsutbildarnas förbundsstyrelse.

Vattenfall ny titelsponsor i Stockholm

Sveriges största triathlontävling byter namn. Vi säger välkommen till Vattenfall som ny titelpartner, och byter namn till Vattenfall World Triathlon Stockholm.

Prova-på-träning vid Råda Säteri utanför Göteborg

Förra årets succé med prova-på-träningar/Träningstävlingar fortsätter i år. Första tillfället blir måndagen den 27 maj och som vanligt är arenan vackra Råda Säteri i närheten av Göteborg.

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Hej, 

Kolla in http://www.triathlons.se. Startade den mest

som ett hobby projekt då jag själv ar aktiv och hade

prylar att sälja och tröttna på allt "brus" på blocket.

Kommentarer och synpunkter mottages gärna.

Mvh, henrik@triathlons.se

 

Upplagd av Henrik Sundgren den 21 April 2013 klockan 18.24

Test av HUUB 3:5 av Triathlon Sweden

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Klicka på länken för att läsa den exklusiva intervjun som hölls med Lisa Nordén på Playitas 23 december. Du kommer garanterat få reda på en del saker som du inte visste.

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