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Training for your Triathlon

About this Lesson

  • Type: Video Tutorial
  • Length: 8:48
  • Media: Video/mp4
  • Posted: 07/17/2008
  • Use: Watch Online & Download
  • Download: MP4 (iPod compatible)
  • Size: 74 MB

In this lesson, swimming and triathlete instructor Jeremy explains how to train for all three stages of your triathlon; the swim, the bike, and the run. Jeremy discusses the proper way to train for the swim, and how to stay swim long straight lines in the water. You will hear about some useful equipment to help on your ride, as well as proper riding posture. Lastly you will learn tips for improving running posture and some stretching exercises to do before and after the run.

Jeremy ranked #94/833 on the swim during his first triathlon, the 2008 Austin Couple's Triathlon (http://www.couplestri.com/). He recommends everybody learn to change a flat bike tire before race day and to carry a flat tire kit.

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About this Author

Jeremy Denbow
Jeremy Denbow
4 lessons
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06/17/2008

An interview with myself:

1. What do you do (when you're not filming MB videos)?

I am training for my first Ironman 70.3 triathlon in about 6 weeks. I give swim lessons 1-on-1 to triathletes, primarily excellent runner/cyclists struggling with the swim or trying to improve their time on it.

I've been free diving lately too, to relax and because there are lots of fish in the lake I swim in that hang out near a submerged car about 30-50 feet underwater.

2. When and how did you learn whatever it is you're an expert at?

I learned to swim at an early age, with my mother putting me on a swim team at 7 years old. I swam competitions up to 1000 m that year.

I do swims of...

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Recent Reviews

Nopic_tan
Smart & practical advice!
07/20/2008
~ monkeyvolt

This video has a lot of stuff that seems like common sense, until you realize you never thought of it before! Very simple, practical and easy to absorb information for all three stages of a triathlon. Good visual explanations of technique, and useful tips for transitions, stretching and, etc. Great instruction!

Nopic_dkb
nice!
07/19/2008
~ MisterHyper

scenic location, clear demonstration & explanation

Nopic_orng
Good Info!
07/19/2008
~ jonk

Helpful info on swim and bike equipment for runners.

Recent Comments

Nopic_tan
Smart & practical advice!
07/20/2008
~ monkeyvolt

This video has a lot of stuff that seems like common sense, until you realize you never thought of it before! Very simple, practical and easy to absorb information for all three stages of a triathlon. Good visual explanations of technique, and useful tips for transitions, stretching and, etc. Great instruction!

Nopic_dkb
nice!
07/19/2008
~ MisterHyper

scenic location, clear demonstration & explanation

Nopic_orng
Good Info!
07/19/2008
~ jonk

Helpful info on swim and bike equipment for runners.

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