Triathlon Training Explained | The Ideal Weight For Training And Racing

Episode 2 of our NEW Triathlon Training Explained Show is here and this week we are talking all things weight!

Whether you are a beginner triathlete attempting your first race, or an old hand to triathlon, we’re going to be answering all the questions you wish you knew the answer to.

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In the Triathlon Training Explained show, we’re going to be answering all the questions you wish you knew the answer to. Everything from what you should wear during a triathlon, through to the technical parts of the sport such as watts per kilo, training zones and aerodynamics. We will also be doing investigations, getting specialists in to help, getting sciency and of course, talking to the pros. Whether you are a beginner triathlete attempting your first race, or an old hand to triathlon, we will have the answers for you!

On this week's show, we are looking into weight as a triathlete and will be answering the following questions:
- Is it possible for larger guys/gals to train and compete or are you at a disadvantage?
- Are there weight classes in triathlon?
- What is the best way to trim down to a race wight?
- How can you gain weight as a triathlete?

For more information on this topic, check out the following links from training peaks:
- What’s my Optimal Racing Weight? - http://gtn.io/TPOptimalWeight
- How to Safely Reach Your Optimal Race Weight - http://gtn.io/TPSafelyReachWeight
- Why You Should Focus on Watts per Kilogram - http://gtn.io/TPWattsPerKilo

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Watch more on GTN...
📹 Triathlon Training Explained | How To Structure Your Training Plan - http://gtn.io/TriathlonTrainingExplained
📹 How To Lose Weight Through Triathlon - http://gtn.io/LoseWeight

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