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Member Question: Doing More Continuous Swims?

date: April 14, 2010
author : mikericci
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photoUnlike the running or biking portions which seem to have some long rides or runs as an ongoing part the swimming program involves a lot of shorter intervals with short rests in between. Explain?

Member Question: Cramping During the Half Ironman Run

date: November 23, 2009
author : mikericci
comments : 0
photoAt the midpoint of the run I felt my calves start to cramp. How do I improve my cramping resistance and are there any extra training or exercise for me to improve on?

Olympic - Balanced Lifestyle - 8 Week Triathlon Training Plan

date: July 19, 2009
author : mikericci
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photoThis training plan has only 2 workouts per sport per week and peaks at 7.5 hours per week of training. Use this plan if you are time constrained or if you want to focus more on your family.

Sprint - Balanced Lifestyle - 8 Week Triathlon Training Plan

date: July 18, 2009
author : mikericci
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photoThis training plan has only 2 workouts per sport per week and peaks at 6 hours per week of training. Use this plan if you are time constrained or if you want to focus more on your family.

Beginner Cycling Training Program - Month 3

date: March 20, 2009
author : mikericci
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photoThis month's fun and fast training will help you improve performance and raise your metabolism so that you are feeling a bit hungry all the time and really burning up those calories.

Beginner Cycling Training Program - Month 2

date: February 16, 2009
author : mikericci
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photoStart getting fit and losing weight in the New Year with our beginner cycling program. For month two, we are increasing the intensity and duration of the workouts.

Off-Season Triathlon Training Questions

date: February 4, 2009
author : mikericci
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photoHere are our most popular questions for training during the off season. Everything from treadmills to heart rate monitors to core strength.

Beginner Cycling Training Program - Month 1

date: January 18, 2009
author : mikericci
comments : 1
photoStart getting fit and losing weight in the New Year with our beginner cycling program. This program can get you fit and ready to then start any of our sprint or olympic triathlon training programs.

The 'No Fluff' Intermediate Triathlon Training Plan - 12 Week

date: December 17, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 1
photoSpice up your training! Improve your VO2 max and threshold. If you are using this plan during the winter, you can start your specific training in the spring with a nice improvement in your speed.

VIDEO: Triathlon Transition Setup and Execution

date: June 4, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 2
photoDon't know how to setup your triathlon transition area? We cover everything from wetsuit tips, bike check, nutrition, shoes, equipment placement to actual race day execution.

Member Question: Improving an Ironman

date: May 20, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 0
photoI just finished my first Ironman - New Zealand, sub 12 hours. I am looking to improve my performance through training but wondering what equipment would help me towards a better performance?

Member Question: One Leg Drills (OLDs)

date: April 21, 2008
author : mikericci
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photoDo you have jerky one leg drills? Learn about this drill along with several tips and workouts to start improving your pedaling technique.

Beginner Full Ironman Triathlon Training Plan by HR - 20 Week

date: April 17, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 1
photoThis program is a beginner plan to bridge you from an a Half Ironman to Ironman using a HRM with the confidence that you can complete the race without difficulty.

February 2008 Triathlon Training Chat with Coach Mike Ricci

date: February 21, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 0
photoDiscussions on 1/2 Ironman race placement 3 weeks from a first IM, treadmill to outside run transition, 4 days on/5 off workday training schedule, trainer workouts and 30 days of swimming to get fast.

Intermediate Olympic Triathlon Training Plan - 10 Week - HR

date: February 12, 2008
author : mikericci
comments : 1
photoThis plan is designed to make you go faster. 3 workouts per week in each sport, 2 days of strength training and core work. The maximum volume is around 14 hours toward the end of the 10 weeks.
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