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Tips & Tricks
June 19, 2018
SWIMMING TIPS | How to improve your head position in the water by Chris Leiferman
Today, together with Chris Leiferman, winner of the 2016 Ironman 70.3 Austin, and member of the BMC-Vifit Sport Team powered by Uplace, we will be discussing correct head positioning and some drills that will allow you to...
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Tips & Tricks
July 24, 2016
Why you should train in your wetsuit - with Sam Betten
How many sessions would you say you spend training in your wetsuit pre-race? Aussie triathlete and top swimmer Sam Betten explains why this is one training session that should not be overlooked as you prepare for race day.
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Tips & Tricks
July 6, 2016
How to make your first swimrun race a success
Natalie Seymour and her sister Lou just raced their first ever swimrun race and loved it! Check out their first-hand experience of Love Swimrun Llanberis and their tips on how to get the most out of your next Swimrun race.
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Tips & Tricks
May 2, 2016
What really happens at a Professional Bike Fit?
A professional bike fit should make you sit more comfortably and ride more efficiently and can improve your riding experience immensely as a triathlete. Orca ambassador Sarah Crowley fills us in on what takes place for this to happen.
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Tips & Tricks
April 19, 2016
How to Swim Safely in the Openwater
Openwater swimming can be one of life's greatest joys - the feeling of freedom when you're out there is not to be missed. Miriam Garcia has some tips that helped her enjoy the experience more and feel safe despite the unknown of the openwater.
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Tips & Tricks
April 6, 2016
Which Wetsuit Should I Choose?
When choosing a new wetsuit, price is not the most important factor to bear in mind. Orca ambassador Miriam Garcia shares her knowledge on what are the most important things to take into consideration and explains how our wetsuit matrix is helpful.
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Tips & Tricks
March 31, 2016
How to balance triathlon training with parenting like a pro
Balancing parenting with triathlon training is something a lot of triathletes wonder about. Ironman champ Clay Emge has had a big learning curve in the past 5 months becoming a dad and shares his tips on how he fits it all in - including fulltime work!
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Tips & Tricks
February 25, 2016
Why You Should Work on your Run Cadence
Kiwi Ironman athlete Simon Cochrane shows how to check your run cadence and highlights the myriad of benefits that can come from increasing this when training for the run portion of your triathlon.
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Tips & Tricks
February 15, 2016
Asa's Fave Tracks To Get That Extra 1% Out of Your Training
Ironman racing at the top equals long hours of training, there is no way around it. Here Swedish Ironman athlete Asa Lundstrom shares her favourite tracks to get that extra 1% out of your training when motivation is lagging.