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  • Why Bike Fit is so Important
    February 9, 2024

    Why Bike Fit is so Important

    Why Bike Fit is so Important   Whether you are new to cycling or have been cycling for a long time, a bike fit is one of the best investments into your cycling that you can make. It is a...

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  • How to Travel with your Bike
    February 1, 2024

    How to Travel with your Bike

    How to travel with your bike   One of the greatest experiences is riding your bike on roads that are far from your normal training grounds. Traveling with your bike opens up a world of possibilities, the challenge of unfamiliar...

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  • How to Stay Motivated while Training Indoors
    January 30, 2024

    How to Stay Motivated while Training Indoors

    How to Stay Motivated while Training Indoors Wintertime is here, and that means that inclement weather plays a factor in how you can complete your workouts. When cold and rainy weather forces you to stay inside for training, it is...

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  • ADJUSTING TRAINING IN THE SUMMER HEAT
    June 22, 2023

    ADJUSTING TRAINING IN THE SUMMER HEAT

    Summer is here, and so is the heat and humidity that comes with the sunny blue skies. As the heat and humidity increase, so does the amount of work it takes your body to pump enough blood to keep you cool.
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  • OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON RACING & TRAINING
    June 22, 2023

    OFF-ROAD TRIATHLON RACING & TRAINING

    Have you ever wondered about how to spice up your training and add a sense of adventure to your triathlon experience? If so, you might be ready to explore off-road triathlon. As the name might suggest, off-road triathlons are triathlons that are done off-road. They involve swimming in natural open water, mountain biking, and trail running.
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  • HOW TO SAFETY CHECK YOUR BIKE
    June 22, 2023

    HOW TO SAFETY CHECK YOUR BIKE

    Doing a safety check before every bike ride is an important part of preparing for a safe and enjoyable ride. And it doesn’t matter if the bike you are riding has been in storage for years or you ride it 200+ miles every week. Long term storage and regular use can both lead to degradation and/or damage of components and the frame.
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  • BIOMECHANICS OF RUNNING OVERVIEW
    June 22, 2023

    BIOMECHANICS OF RUNNING OVERVIEW

    For over 20 years Playtri coaches have worked with triathletes and runners on improving their run form and decreasing their chance of injury. As a coach and a Playtri coached athlete, I have seen the impact that working on run form with a coach can have on an athlete’s ability to race well. Although running is arguably the simplest and easiest of the three disciplines of triathlon to practice, it is also THE discipline that leads to the greatest cause of injuries.
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