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Running, Swimming & Cycling

Whether you are a triathlon competitor, going pro in swimming, cycling or running or just using some of these activities to gain physical strength and improve your health, this discussion board is the right place to learn and share.

What kind of preparations am I supposed to make for triathlon?

Triathlon seems like an interesting sport. Since I like swimming and cycling, I hope I won’t have any problems with it. The only thing that is not so appealing is that running part, which I find pretty exhausting and tiring. What kind of preparations am I supposed to make for triathlon? Are...

by User avatar obediah

How to keep bugs from smashing in my face when riding?

I am a really happy rider. I enjoy riding regardless of circumstances. However, I have a problem with the flying bugs when I ride fast. They keep coming at my face. OK, I wear some protective glasses but what about nose? I don’t want to inhale them. They make me sneeze. I sometimes bump into a...

by User avatar ozzy

Are you fond of breaststroke?

Answered by a doctor

What I’d like to know is whether you’re fond of breast stroke. In my opinion that’s the most basic swimming style and everybody should master it before proceeding to another styles. I also know that people tend to underestimate it because it’s not so attractive. What is your...

by User avatar darb

Can i losse weight doing water aerobics?

I would like to shed a few pounds. Quite a few, to be honest. Since some form of physical activity can’t be avoided I am thinking about various aerobic classes. Water aerobic classes seem particularly attractive. I wonder if they are effective. Or should I try something else more efficient?

by User avatar perle

What's your favorite pool length?

I keep hearing about different pool lengths. People are talking some strange figures. Some even claim to have swum in gigantic size pools. Others talk about several levels in the same pool. Various sizes, shapes, depths…there are many different pools. What is your favorite pool length? I mean...

by User avatar elwyn

How do i get the hang of proper breathing while swimming?

I have been working on my swimming technique for the past six months. I have managed to improve my time and speed. However, one thing that seems to elude me is proper breathing. I just cannot seem to get the hang of it. I don’t know what to do about my breathing problems when swim.

by User avatar stanislaw

Tips on how to avoid hill climb troubles ?

I have always enjoyed riding on a flat terrain. However I have recently developed a taste for more challenging workouts. I would like to try mountain rides and know that hill climbing is the most difficult of all rides. I would like to give it a try. Do you have any tips on hill climb troubles?

by User avatar worthington

What do i need to know about bike tires?

What do you use? How do you determine the quality of a tire? When I change them, should I just get whatever I had on there in the first place?

by User avatar MechEngDropout

What are your thoughts on riding during strong winds?

I would like to know how you cope with the wind. In my area we have a plenty of windy days. If I miss a workout every day that wind blows I would spend most of the year at home. On the other hand I am not able to reach good speed with wind blowing in my face. What do you think about riding in wind?

by User avatar ragnar

How to learn proper breathing techniques while swimming?

I am new to swimming. I mean I have been swimming for years but would like to start competing. I understand that it is important to learn proper technique and the right kicks and strokes in order to compete. I have a problem with breathing. I cannot seem to do it right. This newbie needs help with...

by User avatar edmund