66. Don’t go into debt for racing or training – Go back and read tips 3 and 13. Bonus. Learn to have Fun – Every moment, we can choose to live in Joy and misery. We all know life is not perfect, we have good days and bad days. If you get off track, get back on as soon as possible. Go back and look at your thankful list, tips 8. If you have kids, this is a good read… The Perfect Moment by Andy Andrews. If you are not happy with where you are, you have the power to …
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66 TIPS IN 40 DAYS: DAY 39
65. Get familiar with the race-course – I have found this to be very helpful, especially triathlon. By knowing the coarse I felt less stressed about missing a turn and could focus on the race. …
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64. Make a Race Checklist – When signing up for a race, check the official race site for a packing list. Below is the list from USA Triathlon. …
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63. Pack the night before the race – I know this seems like common sense but some don’t think it's necessary, I am here to tell you, do it. This helps lower your stress before a race and make the process more enjoyable. I remember one triathlon, where a guy was running around looking for an extra helmet because he forgot to pack it the night before, don’t be that guy. …
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62. Don’t change anything before a race – If you go to the pre-race expo, sure it’s ok to buy stuff but don’t use anything new that you haven't tested in training, especially shoes. …
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61. Practice in training –You can’t wait till race day to see how your nutrition, transitions, hydration, and equipment works, experiment on these areas during training. …
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60. Open water swimming –Never swim alone, it’s best to always have someone with you. You can also purchase a swim safety buoy. …
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58. 10% Rule – Add 10% to your total training volume each week. This allows your body to slowly adapt to the stress. 59. Recovery week - Every three to four weeks reduce volume by 20%. This allows your body to adapt, repair, and rest. …
66 TIPS IN 40 DAYS: DAY 32
55. Running without shoes will help you identify your natural gate – Due to overbuilt shoes, many have lost their natural way of running resulting in heel striking. Heel striking puts undue stress on the hips, legs, and knees. PS, Do this on grass or turf, like a football practice or playing surface. 56. Bobbing up and down when you run is slowing you down, learn to run smooth – This bobbing up and down is called vertical oscillation. The higher the number the more you bob, the lower …
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