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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 is the best swimming practice distance?

Hi. I want to improve my swimming distance. Don’t get me wrong. I am not so bad. However, I want to be much better. There are many types of training. I am not sure what to do. What distance should I swim and at what pace? What is the best swimming practice distance?

by User avatar hyatt

Can I fight depression with swimming?

Answered by a doctor

I have been experiencing depression lately. My doctor says that it is mild and it will pass. He prescribed some light antidepressants and advised to engage in some physical activity. Since I like swimming (but haven’t had the time to do it) I was considering going to the nearest swimming pool....

by User avatar clevey

How to recover properly from overtraining while cycling?

I managed to achieve admirable speed and endurance. I didn’t manage to avoid the common pitfall called overtraining. I would like to give myself time to rest but I am not sure what the best way to recover is. I wouldn’t want to lose my good form by resting too long. I would appreciate...

by User avatar trumann

Possible elbow tendonitis from leaning?

Answered by a doctor

I’ve started having this unpleasant sensation in my arm recently, and the pain is especially strong in my elbow. I thought I injured it somehow, but it didn’t pass after a few days. I’m cycling every day and now I’m thinking that perhaps I’ve got elbow tendonitis from...

by User avatar adham

Best way to lose weight on bike?

I am not a plumper. I just want to lose a few pounds of fat. I figure that the best way to do it is to ride a bike. I am not sure how am I supposed to do it. I keep hearing about distances, intensity and all other things. I would appreciate if you can tell me what the best way to lose weight on bike...

by User avatar jackie

What do you think about smoking and swimming?

My friends are smokers. So am I. We are sad reminder of what is left of once big smoking gang in our neighborhood. I began to swim on a regular basis. However I have problems with shortness of breath and cannot sustain long swims. I get tired easily and don’t feel strong enough. What do you...

by User avatar shanan

Question about average cycling speeds?

I have been cycling for a couple of years. Nothing serious. Just me and my friends having a good time. We had a bet. Each one of us has to sustain long ride at average cycling speed for 6 hours. I am not sure at what speed I should ride to be able to duplicate the race conditions. What is the...

by User avatar renaud

How to improve my riding skills?

I would like to improve my riding skills. I want to be a better and faster rider. I understand that I have to train harder and/or longer. It is just that I do not know how hard and how long I have to train in order to get some improvement. What is the training intensity that will enable me to become...

by User avatar billy

Is pedaling too fast or too slow bad for me?

I heard of cadence. I am not particularly in favor of that high tech approach to cycling. I like to pedal as fast as I can and it helped me so far. However I read that there are different cadence theories and that pedaling too slow or too fast is not good. Is that true?

by User avatar jeremy

Sprint spikes vs distance spikes ?

Im a teenage 100m runner with times averaging around mid eleven seconds but instead of running solely on my toes as sprinters traditionally do I tend to run slightly flat-footed, ive been told by my coach and a number of pro athletes that I need to change my technique when it comes to sprinting if I...

by User avatar Guest