The triathlon tips from the top: practical tips for racing and training for a triathlon

Sports Med Arthrosc Rev. 2012 Dec;20(4):237-8. doi: 10.1097/JSA.0b013e318271c4fb.

Abstract

Training for a triathlon is a very demanding pursuit. There are a multitude of problems, such as overuse injuries, overtraining, and inappropriate training that can derail even the best athlete. We present some of the symptoms to look for to avoid overtraining, some training tips to maximize your training time, and look at some popular myths that surround endurance training.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Athletic Performance / physiology
  • Bicycling / physiology*
  • Cumulative Trauma Disorders / prevention & control*
  • Dehydration / prevention & control
  • Exercise / physiology
  • Humans
  • Physical Education and Training / methods*
  • Running / physiology*
  • Swimming / physiology*