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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.

Is swimming boring?

I am a regular swimmer. I have a friend who tried to join me on many occasions. He is complaining all the time that it is boring and that he cannot afford to waste time on this. I disagreed and stated that swimming cannot be boring. What do you think?

by User avatar ransom

Do you swim alone?

Swimming is my favorite sport. However I like company too. The problem is I can’t seem to join these two. None of my friends or acquaintances favors swimming. That includes my girlfriend too. It appears that I am stuck with myself and hours of swimming. Do you swim alone? How can I find some...

by User avatar bert

Who is oldest olympic swimming medalist?

I have always been fascinated with the swimming olympic medalists. I mean, being the best in the world! Can you imagine that? I wonder who the oldest olympic swimming medalist is. I am not sure and both, my sister and friend have different opinions so we end up arguing each time this subject comes...

by User avatar ruby

While I like biking, I feel like it can't compare to running

Answered by a doctor

So, I've been doing a lot of biking lately because of an achilles tendon issue. While I like biking, I feel like it can't compare to running, at least emotionally...I don't come home feeling exhilerated. I think it may be how I train...or, rather, resist really tough exercise on the bike. Biking,...

by User avatar shelee

Cycling: Technique or speed?

What is in your opinion more important for running speed or technique? I think that technique is much more important and I primarily work on that part of running. I never force speed because I think that when your technique is good the speed will be the final result. I don’t like speeding up...

by User avatar luis

How do i design a cycling training plan?

Since there is no use in training without any plan, I’d like you to suggest me one. I’ve been cycling for a couple of months now and the fact is I don’t have any routine. I’d like to change that so that I can start with it more seriously and in order to be able to monitor my...

by User avatar eamon

How should i monitor my heart rate while cycling?

Answered by a doctor

I’ve noticed that my heart rate jumps extremely while I’m cycling. I wouldn’t like to cross the line and to cause damage to my health and that’s why I’ve decided to monitor my heart rate while I’m riding in order to control it. I know that there are certain...

by User avatar worth

What are your thoughts on Aquathlon?

I have recently heard of “Aquathlon”. I am not sure what it is. I am familiar with triathlon and even pentathlon but have never heard of this event. I suppose that it has something to do with swimming. After all aqua is for water, isn’t it? What are your thoughts on Aquathlon?

by User avatar holmes

How long are your breaks during cycling?

I heard of cycling breaks. People have such breaks to rest and then keep riding again. I wonder if those breaks are necessary. I mean after all, shouldn’t you just keep riding until you are done? What is the point of stopping in the first place? How long are your breaks during cycling?

by User avatar carling

Cycling: Descending tips

I would like to ride more mountain races. I like going up and down, with latter being my favorite. However, I was told that I might need some special skills in order to make the most of the high-speed descent. I would appreciate any Descending tips since this would help me to be faster.

by User avatar rogerio