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Essential Triathlon Training Tips: Sighting

21/05/13 - We all know by now the buoys not only mark the course, but also give us a marker to sight for on the swim. However, the buoys aren’t the only objects that can help you keep a straight line on the swim.... |

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Essential Triathlon Training Tips: Swim Exit

30/04/13 - This week, we take a look back at some essential triathlon training tips from the past. In this video, Olympian and 2011 ITU World Champion Helen Jenkins helps you out with some tips on swim exit and... |

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Essential triathlon training tips: Swim core stability

08/01/13 - Improving core strength is a fundamental element to improving your swim time in a triathlon. A strong core keeps your body long, narrow and streamlined, ready to knife through the water. A conditioned... |

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ITU Best Swimmer Rankings Update

21/06/10 - New for 2010, the ITU has introduced segment rankings, which will reward the best swimmer, biker and runner throughout the Dextro Energy Triathlon ITU World Championship Series. Athletes will be able to... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 5: Swim Coordination

06/12/09 - Developing on from swim tips and tricks, swim safety and swim core stability, this week’s Triathlon Essentials offers you handy training tips on improving your coordination when in the water. Rhythm is... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 4: Swim Core

30/11/09 - Developing on from swim tips and tricks and swim safety, this week’s Triathlon Essentials offers you handy training tips on improving core strength when in the water. Long, straight and firm bodies are... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 3: Swim Safety

22/11/09 - With triathlon races involving a mass start, it is important to be aware of your safety when in the water. This week’s exclusive video will tell you all you need to know about warming up for the start of... |

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Triathlon Essentials Part 2: The Tips and Tricks of Swimming

13/11/09 - Ever wondered what it’s like to be in the middle of the swim start at a triathlon? Well jump in with this week’s exclusive video as we give you the inside look at the all the tips, tricks and tactics... |

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Training Tip: Pacing the Swim

10/11/09 - With a 1500m swim to start a standard distance triathlon, the idea of starting hard and leaving the pack behind can be a large temptation, however it may not be the most efficient. Learning to accurately... |

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