Triathlon Training Trips – Ironman Triathlete Brendan Brazier’s Top Training Pointers
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1) Positive Attitude: Enthusiasm and enjoyment of the sport is necessary for success. “I run because I enjoy it. It’s that simple. I believe my success as an athlete is directly related to my love of the sport. Since I perceive it as stress-relieving, it is. For me, there’s no better way to mentally de-stress than going for a long bike ride or run.
2) Don’t GO Buck Wild: Pace yourself. Enthusiasm is great but it often overflows at the beginning, leading to over-training and most likely injuries or at the very least, general fatigue. It takes years to build up the aerobic engine, so patients are a virtue. The number one reason for injury is building up mileage too quickly. Increasing mileage by no more than 10% weekly is a good way to prevent injuries. Provided an athlete’s diet is good and they stay injury free, most endurance athletes peak in their mid-30′s.
3) Increase Your Intake of Raw Fruits and Vegetables: For optimal hydration, replace dry, cooked and processed foods with fresh fruits and vegetables. Most raw foodies don’t need to consume as much water as those on a standard diet. The shift toward more raw foods will certainly help maintain hydration, and might even improve your overall health.
4) Eat Your Electrolytes: Dulce, available in most health food stores, is an easily digestible seaweed that’s rich in electrolytes, chlorophyll and B vitamins. Munch it throughout the day to ensure the electrolytes lost during workouts get replaced. Electrolytes regulate the smooth and efficient contraction of muscles.
5) Focus on Abs: I train abs five times a week because a strong midsection helps prevent low back injuries and increases running efficiency.
Tips Provided By Brendan Frazier – World Class Ironman Athlete
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November 24th, 2009 at 2:20 pm
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November 24th, 2009 at 7:10 pm
A great drink/food for endurance trainers is a smoothie of bananas and celery. You get lots of much needed potassium, sodium, and simple carbohydrates…all in one easy to eat, delicious smoothie.
And of course, you can eat this anytime, not just during events.
Swayze