{"id":145068,"date":"2016-11-22T10:59:36","date_gmt":"2016-11-22T10:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/?p=145068"},"modified":"2016-11-29T09:31:31","modified_gmt":"2016-11-29T09:31:31","slug":"get-ready-triathlon-cyclist-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.welovecycling.com\/wide\/2016\/11\/22\/get-ready-triathlon-cyclist-running\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Ready for Triathlon as a Cyclist: Running"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Running is the last leg of every triathlon race; it\u2019s where everything is decided. But running in a triathlon race is a bit different. You start the run already fatigued, every imperfection in your technique will slow you down that much more, every insignificant pain will become much more pronounced. You have to work on your weaknesses, otherwise your swim and bike will be for nothing!<\/strong><br \/>\n<!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Learn proper running technique<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There is this strange thing about running \u2013 everyone thinks they know how to do it. Unfortunately, most casual runners you see in the park are a proof of the opposite. Running, just like any other sport or skill, requires learning the proper technique. Learning the correct running form is essential if you plan on running regularly.<\/p>\n<p>Getting a coach is always advisable, but if you decide to learn from books or videos, then you should keep one thing in mind: Progress slowly! Running is an impact sport, and if you don\u2019t give your body plenty of time to adapt in terms of bone density and muscle and tendon quality, you might be working towards an injury.<\/p>\n<lite-youtube videoid=8XiwtiDTlYU params=\"enablejsapi=1\" style=\"background-image: url('https:\/\/i.ytimg.com\/vi_webp\/8XiwtiDTlYU\/maxresdefault.webp');\"><\/lite-youtube>\n<h2><strong>Practice running off the bike<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you want to get the most bang for your buck in preparation for a triathlon run, implement short runs right after your bike ride. This will teach your muscles and neural pathways to switch from cycling to running without a crisis. It will also allow you to experience running while already fatigued and slightly dehydrated.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-145190\" src=\"https:\/\/d2p6e6u75xmxt8.cloudfront.net\/2\/2016\/11\/running-1080x1080-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You should begin with a slow, 10-minute run after a ride and start building the mileage from there. But don\u2019t take my word for it; follow the example of the best. Running right off your bike is important no matter the event, isn\u2019t that right, Chris?<\/p>\n<div class=\"embed-controller-wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Froome takes on Porte in triathlon <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/sbstdf?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#sbstdf<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/xxZNvs3kpb\">pic.twitter.com\/xxZNvs3kpb<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; SBS Sport (@SBSSportau) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/SBSSportau\/status\/753608674485018624?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">July 14, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async data-src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Learn how to pace yourself<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t pace yourself and go all out because you have 2\/3 of the race behind you, you might regret it. If you \u201cblow up\u201d on the run, and that\u2019s where it usually happens in triathlon, you\u2019ll be left to walk, sit down, or outright quit depending on how much you overreached.<\/p>\n<p>With the adrenalin of the crowd and your family watching in the transition area, it\u2019s easy to burn yourself out in the first kilometre of the run. Remind yourself of that when changing from your bike shoes. Also don\u2019t be afraid to use a heart-rate monitor, GPS, or other gadgets that will provide you with some objective data. That way you\u2019ll know when to slow down and when to push for the finish.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Running is the last leg of every triathlon race; it\u2019s where everything is decided. 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