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- Consists of swimming, cycling and running
- Standard race distances
- 1000 Triathlon races are held each yearJoplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
- Several hundred thousand Americans try oneJoplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
- Marathon deaths average 4-8 of every 1 million participantsJoplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
- Triathlons average 15 out of a millionJoplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
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A triathlon event is an Olympic and World Class athletic event in which an athlete combines marathon lengths of running, biking and swimming.
On March 28, 2009, a study released by the Minneapolis Heart Institute was released showing that deaths are two to four times higher for triathletes compared to that for marathon runners.Joplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
Minimizing Risks during a Triathlon
- Get a checkup for hidden heart problems
- Train adequately for events, including open water swimming
- Acclimate to the water temperature shortly before a race
- Wear a wetsuit if necessary
- Make sure that races have medical staff and a defibrillator on siteJoplin Globe: Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks (March 28, 2009)
Disclaimer
The content in this page is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor before beginning any Triathlon Training program.-
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Triathlon Training Questions
I am not worried about the swimming but am trying to get a training schedule - not sure how long a beginning will take to swim 400 meters. 1 AnswerHey, this article is not swimming specific, but it should give you excellent guidelines to what you should be doing to improve your distance, speed, and overall... read more
My mother will take part in a beginner's triathlon. She is scared of swimming along the beach. What is the probability of a shark attack? 2 AnswersThere should not be a problem with sharks. Triathlon committee take into account and have boats and rescue standing by to supervise swimmers. Just to be sure ... read more
Garmin vs. Polar. What do you recommend for triathlon training? 1 AnswerGarmin 405 vs, Polar 8xx, 7xx.etc my vote would be not to get a 405 and get a 305 instead. they are much much cheaper and more versatile for us as triathletes ... read more
What is the training involved in becoming a Firefighter? 2 AnswersLooks like their recruit training page is still under construction. Looks like you can get educated in Fire Science any many local colleges and Cal State LA. h... read more
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#Official Site of the International Triathlon Union: [http://www.triathlon.org/?call=TWpJMQ&sh=keep Triathlon Training Tips]
- BeginnerTriathlete.com: Triathlon Training Plans and Online Coaching
- Daily Train: Free Triathlon Training and Triathlon Training Log
- Novice Triathlete: Tri on a Budget
- ontri: Triathlon Training Community
- hulaman.com: da hulaman's Free Triathlon Training
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Beginners: Triathlon Training for Beginners and Gear Reviews: A Triathlete's …: One of the most.. http://bit.ly/07lfTx0
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After looking at it all weekend, I think I am up to my CRAZY 2010 #running & #triathlon training schedule. http://rabbitlegs.wordpress.com/
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@dellyt since wen wur u training for a triathlon
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Cycling tip: Lactic acid and lactate are not the same. Lactic acid is an acid;lactate is a salt and measured in blood. #triathlon #training
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Linked up with my new Triathlon Coach over the weekend, looking forward to getting stuck into my new training plan over the coming weeks...
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