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Training by YouTube
I must say that one of the best things that’s ever happened to triathlon training is YouTube. You might not know it but it contains a treasure trove of training tips, the beauty of which is that you actually see them demonstrated. Whether it’s swimming or biking or running, there’s a video that will help you … Continue reading
Bike fit buff
Three years after getting my road bike (second-hand), I finally was able to get a professional bike fit. I had wanted to do this for the longest time, but somehow didn’t find the time nor the urgency to do so. I thought I could do it by myself, but googling several bike fit web sites … Continue reading
Open Water Dread
Subic O3 is coming up in Aug 2 and I’m signed up for the Olympic distance. This will be my 4th open water triathlon, yet I still feel the trepidation of swimming on the sea. My first open water swim was a sprint distance in Subic 2 years ago. I had trained for a freestyle … Continue reading
Fontana sprint tri
Last Sunday (July 6) I joined the Fontana Sprint Tri. It was just barely 2 weeks since I went down with a bad case of flu, which forced me to stay 5 days in bed. Within that time, my tune-up for this race consisted of 3 sessions of 1km swims, and 2 sessions of 20km … Continue reading
Best places to swim, bike and run in Metro Manila
If you want to do a triathlon, you need to have the time as well as the place to do your swimming, biking, and running. It’s always tough to find time, especially if you have a day job and family and social commitments. As to the place, it would be most convenient if you live in … Continue reading
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