15 Jan Triathlon: What I learned from Training, Competing and Treating Athletes
After treating literally hundreds and hundreds of triathletes, several hundred IM finishers, I decided to take the plunge and up the distance to the IM 70.3 at IM 70.3 Timberman. Here and in other short articles I will share some of the tips I learned along the way, starting off with the importance of having a proper Bike fit. Get a Proper Bike Fit I just can’t say enough about the importance of preventing neck and lower back pain with a proper fit. Improper fit will not only decrease your power output and performance on the bike, it can lead to neck pain, shoulder and wrist pain, back pain, knee pain and hip pain. Improper bike fit can place too much stress on the knees, neck and shoulders. Poor positioning can cause you to use the wrong muscles, leaving your legs tired and hip flexoors tight which can effect your run coming off the bike. Learn how to fix a rear flat and be able to do it under stress: Changing a flat tire How to change a flat tire like an Olympic athlete Look for more of these topics in future articles: Why it is important to establish a proper training base Get Good Quality Coaching Yes, Endurance Athletes Need Strength Training Utilize Your Strong Discipline to Your Advantage Dealing with Aches and Pains Get to Know Your Body Recovery & Regeneration Proper Nutrition During Training and Competition Keeping Stats and Crunching the Numbers Learn How to Box Your Own Bike Nutrition Needs During Training and Race Day Nutrition Post Race Recovery: Ice Baths Really Do Work