Monthly Archives: January 2012

Outlaw Triathlon 2012 – The Importance of the Recovery Week and the Coaches View

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

We are now in week 5 this year of our countdown to the Outlaw on the 1st July and we have 21 more weeks to go. All of our Absolute athletes doing either the Outlaw, other Ironman event or any … Continue reading →

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The Fat Burning Zone – A Big Fat Myth?

Posted on January 30, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

OK, so you may have decided that as part of your triathlon ambitions for this year that you would like to loose a bit of your body fat so become more streamlined and increase your muscle tone.  Many people believe … Continue reading →

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Simple lower leg exercises to help prevent injuries training for the run section of a triathlon.

Posted on January 27, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

Over the past 2 weeks our YouTube Channel has focused on demonstrating some key lower limb exercises that you we feel all athletes should be introducing into their weekly programme.  Read how you can help prevent injuries by doing some … Continue reading →

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Outlaw Training – Athletes are stepping up to the mark!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

So week 2 started really well with a 70 mile ride with a few of the Absolute athletes doing the Outlaw, great weather for January and a decent ride.

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Nutrition for Triathletes – A basic but delicious Bolognese Sauce

Posted on January 18, 2012 by JayneLloyd

I decided to write this post after we had a young athlete stay with us who will be off to university later this year and we made a spaghetti Bolognese together as it’s something that’s easy to do, you can … Continue reading →

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Absolute Tri Coaching Race Team Training Day – PB’s a plenty!

Posted on January 17, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

Saturday 14th January saw the first of the Absolute tri coaching team’s training days for 2012. This was the third one since November and they will continue monthly all through 2012. Athletes came from all over the place to attend, … Continue reading →

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New coaching kit here and it looks fab!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

After weeks of anticipation our brand new coaching kit arrived yesterday, and we are sooo pleased with it!

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Going Long – Absolute Triers competing in the Nottingham Outlaw Triathlon 2012

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

2012 is going to be special year; not only do we have the Olympics but this year Absolute Tri Coaching and Absolute Tri Club have a large number of athletes doing the Outlaw Long Distance Triathlon in Nottingham on  1st … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Training Tips – Doing Triathlon For the First Time

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

So the new year has just passed and you might well of thought about picking a new challenge for 2012 and with the Olympics this year it’s a great idea to make it a sporting challenge. If that sporting challenge … Continue reading →

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Triathlon Training Tips – Goal setting for 2012 and New Year’s Resolutions

Posted on January 1, 2012 by Steve Lloyd

The Christmas Season is almost over and we’ll soon be back to ‘normal’ with everyone making their resolutions now is the time for you to look ahead to your race season and start making your decisions and planning for 2012 … Continue reading →

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