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Though Trigirl ambassador Rachael Willis is a relative novice when it comes to triathlon, she’s no beginner when it comes to sport. A lifelong athlete and freelance personal trainer, Rachael shares here a bit about core strength. What is core strength, why it’s important to triathletes and how you can get it… without the dreaded sit-up!


Core strength for triathletes. Something we’ve all heard of and all the experts talk about it. But what exactly is it, how do we get it, and do we really need it?

Are we talking about a six-pack?

Core Training for Triathlon

Well, not exactly. The ‘core’ consists of superficial and deep layers of muscles in the abdominal region, lumbar region (lower back), and thoracic and cervical region of the spine (mid and upper back).

So while the ‘six-pack’ may be the ultimate goal for many gym-goers, triathletes require much more from their training if they are to benefit from effective core strength.

Trisuit Dicsount PackageTrigirl is excited to announce our new premium trisuit packages with two options to include all of your triathlon needs.

Our Swift Premium package includes our novice-level Swift trisuit, a coordinating race belt, a Trigirl drawstring bag and our exclusive 12-week training plan, while the Olympus Premium package includes our top-level Olympus trisuit, coordinating cycling mitts, elastic speed laces, and our 12-week training plan.

Sold at a discounted price to individual items, Trigirl premium packages provide great value and expert training advice to guarantee an amazing season!

Special Offer Trigirl TrisuitLatest Offer – 20% OFF Swift Trisuit

For a limited time only, we’re offering our Swift Trisuit with Support Crop for 20% off the regular price.

Already a well-priced trisuit, the Swift offers the high-end features that Trigirl is known for in our heavier Newport fabric. The Swift flatters and supports, featuring stylish silver piping details, and technical fabric that sustains muscles, decreasing muscle fatigue and improving performance.

Trisuit DiscountThe Swift trisuit comes with a versatile separate power Lycra support bra and features a Trigirl-exclusive women’s specific triathlon chamois providing extra, bulk-free comfort on longer cycle rides.

Our 20% savings trisuit offer is only up for a short time, so order your Swift Trisuit today!

Click here to shop.

Women Only Triathlon Training CampsAlas, Trigirl Training Days maybe finished for the year, but there are still opportunities to attend women only triathlon training sessions, with a focus on personalised attention.

Tanja Slater (former Professional Cyclist and Elite GB Triathlete) & Sara Northover (multiple World & European triathlete Age Group medallist) are offering women’s only triathlon and cycling camps for a beginner to advanced level. In fabulous locations (including upcoming camps at Fleur Au Soleil in France), the camps feature small group size and beautiful accommodation at a reasonable price.

We’ve pulled out our diaries here at the Trigirl offices to see if we can squeeze in one of Tanja and Sara’s camps for ourselves!

For more information on Up And Active, visit their website here.

Oldest British Ironman Eddie BrocklesbyA few months ago, we posted an article and video featuring inspiring triathlete, Edwina Brocklesby. We’re pleased to say that she has inspired us again!

Congratulations to Eddie who on Saturday, at 70 years of age, became the oldest British Ironman finisher in history. Not only that, but she set the record in Lanzarote, considered one of (if not THE) most challenging Ironman course.
From the Ironman Lanzarote blog feed:They started in pouring rain this morning and had to contend with very wet roads on the bikes. Then they climbed 8,000 feet into a testing headwind. By the time they got back to transition the sun was searingly hot as they began their run. As the sun went down, they dealt with running into it, and once it had gone, the temperature dropped dramatically. Lanzarote has once again served up a dramatic and fascinating race and has lived up to its reputation as one of the world’s toughest.

Eddie, you are AMAZING!

We’re also quite proud that Eddie reported back that she wore her Trigirl armwarmers throughout the 112-mile bike!

For more on Eddie (and to be inspired by her energy!) see our video here.

We’ll need to get to work updating our article to include her latest and most amazing accomplishment yet!

Help overcome triathlon swim fearsTrigirl ambassador, Natalie Johnson’s blog about her fear of ‘the swim’ got more comments than almost any other blog that we’ve posted. We know that Natalie is not alone and we realised that it was time to offer some tips for conquering the swim fears that so many triathletes (both new and experienced) face.

So we bring you without further adieu… Trigirl Tips for Conquering Your Triathlon Swim Fears.

Triathlon Clothing ReviewWe were thrilled to see this blog post from elite Scottish triathlete, Seonaid Thompson. In the post, she professes her love for her new Trigirl kit, sighting some of her favourite features, such as legs that don’t ride up, our famously flattering silhouettes and high-performance fabrics. And speaking of performance, we’re happy to say that while wearing Trigirl, Seonaid took 1st place woman and 4th overall in the Nelson Sea Swim!

Well done, Seonaid, and thank you for your kind words!

 

Triathlon Leggings

This just in! Trigirl has new styles and colours to get your race season started stronger (and more stylish!) than ever.

Here’s what to look for:

Pace Triathlon Long Capri– all of the performance details you’d expect, including high-performance fabrics and our exclusive women’s specific triathlon elastic-interface chamois, in a versatile and flattering new length.

Long Leg Trisuit

 

The Olympus Long Trisuit– our best-selling longer leg trisuit, now available without a crop top for maximum versatility. Allows you to wear you own sports bra and even better, the spicy orange colour is a perfect match for the new Anita Active Air Control bra, one of the best triathlon bras we’ve found anywhere!

Home-RemediesOur latest book review,The Athlete’s Book of Home Remedies by Jordan D. Metzl, M.D., is now online!

Not just for hard-bodied professionals,The Athlete’s Book is perfect for anyone dealing with a sports- or exercise-related injury, or for those who would like to avoid getting one in the first place. With ample colour photographs and illustrations, strengthening workout suggestions and injury-fighting nutrition tips,The Athlete’s Book looks at the human body holistically and provides an interesting read for anyone interested in staying healthy and injury-free.

Read the Trigirl review here.

Trigirl Triathlon TrainingTriathlon training can be overwhelming: ‘You mean I have to train for three different sports, one of which requires being submersed in water… and I don’t get to stop in between?’

How many times do you have to train a week? Can you train with a job, or a family, or a life (or with all of the above)?

The answer is yes, with a little help from Trigirl. Read our article here.

Willesden-Training-Tri Trigirl posted a while back about a new triathlon training series at Willesden Sports Centre in Brent, North West London. We’re excited to hear that the triathlon training is going strong and that they are officially launching the Willesden Triathlon Club!

Suited for all levels with a special focus on novice and improvers, the club is the first triathlon club in the Brent area. A friendly and welcoming group, the Willesden Triathlon Club encourages both men and women to come out and try triathlon training for the first time or to get faster with an experienced coach.

For more information or to sign up for sessions, see willesdentriathlon.co.uk

Triathlon-Training-Log-2013What is the best way to achieve a goal? The first step is to write it down. Trigirl’s FREE 2013 training log is now available to help you reach all of your triathlon objectives! With spaces to log your seasonal goals, monthly goals and daily workout tracking, you’ll remember what you’re striving toward and what steps you’re taking to get there.

Take the first step to this year’s success here.

tri247Tri247 claims to have the most complete, accurate and frequently updated events calendar in triathlon and they’ve made it even easier for 2013. The calendar is indeed comprehensive, with over 1300 races listed thus far and more added every day. Tri247 has added shortcuts, allowing you to search by month, distance, region and more- making planning your race schedule simple and straightforward.

For more information or to start planning your season, just click here!