Interracting

scousemouse78 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:35:38 +0100

How do you speak to one member specifically?? Is there a way you can mail one member without posting a question to everyone on the site ??

Who or what are elite athletes ??

scousemouse78 — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 23:20:16 +0100

I am interested in strength and conditioning and may get accredited while at university.

Combining front and rear gears in cycling. Results?

elkynben — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:57:01 +0100

In a road bike with the same crank length, which differences would I expect by cycling in a plain circuit with the following front and rear gears?
50/11
34/7

Are you a Pose runner?

elkynben — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 22:36:04 +0100

Well, I went for this running method due to a past injury and no time for mileage training.

How do I go for better 40km road cycling?

elkynben — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 17:19:35 +0100

I am a climber, but unfortunately, most of triathlons here have plain road cycling.

Lack of questions on this page...

scousemouse78 — Mon, 08 Sep 2008 15:10:38 +0100

Why is nobody asking any more questions ?? Nobody knows everything, so get on here and learn from others. Okay I will start the ball rolling...

Swimming freestyle's substyles

elkynben — Fri, 05 Sep 2008 18:52:30 +0100

It was a surprise when I started reading about freestyle for triathlon. It seems there is a mystery in swimming learning, specially for non-skilled beginners.

Long to short Vs Short to long running approximation

elkynben — Fri, 29 Aug 2008 20:34:10 +0100

For middle distance running program, some coaches recommend as conditioning long mileage (season's beginning) while it decreases before competition as intensity increases.

Broccoli to boost 02?

elkynben — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 20:34:40 +0100

Check this article, sure broccoli is good and cheaper to help boosting your O2 levels in any event. Test it yourself.

http://www.webmd.com/heart-disease/news/20080118/broccoli-good-for-the-heart

After carbohydrates, does the body burn protein or fat?

harly — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:57:58 +0100

During endurance events (events lasting more than 90 minutes)the body initally uses carbohydrates as its source of energy.

Is cycling a plyometric exercise?

elkynben — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 22:24:24 +0100

According with some articles, the force on the pedal should be applied between 1-4pm of the pedal stroke.

Carbohydrate loading before a sprint triathlon?

elkynben — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:01:48 +0100

The period of carbohydrate loading begins at least a week prior to race day. Carbohydrate loading before a race, benefits athletes competing in events which lasting some hours.

Swimming drills won't improve your swimming?

elkynben — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:47:03 +0100

Coaches have always used drills to teach swimming mechanics, like body positioning, gliding and neutral balance drills.

Kids age for competitive cycling and distance running?

elkynben — Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:25:48 +0100

Hey, I have a 7 years boy, I read that cycling and distance running (aerobic endurance) are not early specialization sports (contrary to swimming), although skills and physical literacy are worked ear

High performance bike crankset ?

elkynben — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 22:28:28 +0100

Did anyone test this new crankset?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ThI2A5bs1Rg

Running cadence for faster times?

elkynben — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 21:13:09 +0100

Hey, I look to Javier Gomez in ITU videos, and check about 3 to 4 steps per second! He seems to have long legs. Does this cadence make you faster? Perhaps there is lower glycogen consumption?

Crank length !!

elkynben — Mon, 04 Aug 2008 21:07:00 +0100

Did anyone test this crank length formula?
http://www.google.com.co/search?hl=es&q=Crank+length&meta=

The best energy source before triathlon competition?

elkynben — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:31:13 +0100

I've seen some guys with secret white-yellow powders the night before competition. Big surprise when results are better than in training!!

The best hydration drink for triathlon?

elkynben — Wed, 30 Jul 2008 19:23:33 +0100

Hi, I know some guys with some secret drinks, which is the best?

Total immersion and Pose swimming (triathlon).

elkynben — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 22:18:29 +0100

Frankly, I am not a swimmer, and as beginner (29min in 1500meters) I want to do a good lap rather than mileage.

Pose method for Triathlon

elkynben — Fri, 25 Jul 2008 21:31:03 +0100

Anyone here have read the book of Dr Romanov for Triathlon? It seems interesting. Please comments about.

Cycling Positions and Technique? Hip forward/backward in bike?

elkynben — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:50:03 +0100

Which is the best bike position (seat position - seat tube angle) in triathlon considering the subsequent running style?

Does running with your hip forward make you faster?

elkynben — Thu, 24 Jul 2008 22:46:39 +0100

Checking running positions of best runners, it seems hip forward, does it help?

How to work out a subject's VO2 max...

scousemouse78 — Sun, 20 Jul 2008 23:35:28 +0100

Does anyone know of a more suitable equation for working out a person's VO2 max ??

How many hours of triathlon training should I do?

kingoggi6 — Mon, 14 Jul 2008 11:13:17 +0100

I am a serious wanna-be triathlete, and I want to become the best I can become.