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Triathlon training – It’s coming

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intraining is one of the largest running and triathlon clubs in Australia – with over 1000 active members. We are excited to announce that triathlon focused and specific training sessions will be made available to club members and general public.

We are delighted to announce that intraining coach, Peter Richards, will be heading the intraining triathlon program. Peter has been passionately involved in triathlon and multi-sports for over 35 years as a competitor, accredited coach, administrator (club, state and national) and even event organiser.

Sessions will cater to triathletes in each of the four disciplines (yes… four – including swim, bike, run and transition). First session will be starting on 25th July!

The current plan for the upcoming program is below

  • Indoor ergo/trainer session: Wednesdays (starts 25 July)
  • Outdoor Brick/Transition session: Fridays (starts 7 September)
  • Pool and open-water swimming sessions
  • Personalised training programs: All ages, capabilities & distances
  • Enhanced member communications through Facebook
  • Develop intraining riders network

Click here for session details and costs

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Sessions will be held across Brisbane with the base location being centralised around intraining Running Centre at 33 Park Road, Milton.

Swimming specific training will be held in conjunction with Grimsey’s Adult Swim Fit program. All cycling, running and transition training will be undertaken by experienced intraining coaches to ensure you reach your potential and enjoy the triathlon experience with us.

 

 

 

icon FacebookWe can’t wait to show you what we have to offer in the new season and look forward to working with all ages and abilities to help reach your triathlon goals. 

Are you ready to take the plunge and get involved?

Find out more and keep updated with the latest info on our facebook page.

Suunto Spartan – Unrivaled durability

Suunto Spartan Sport and Spartan Ultra

The Suunto Spartan series of GPS watches introduced by the Finnish watch maker is the development of the triathletes favourite series, the Ambit.spartanimage

The Suunto Spartan is a watch designed with all sporting endeavors in mind, including; running, cycling, swimming, triathlon, hiking, multisport, kayaking, obstacle course and pretty much every other sport you can possibly think of. The feature laden GPS watch will track your every movement and will double as an every day watch interface that won’t look out of place in your work attire.

What has the Spartan kept from the popular Ambit series?

  • Lightning fast GPS connectivity. No waiting around for minutes for the satellites to acquire.
  • Smart Bluetooth connectivity with sensors ensuring seamless integration
  • Quick button navigation to remove any potential for ‘mis touches’ when you are sweating mid session
  • Automated Bluetooth uploads directly through your smartphone via the Movescount App
  • Pairing with your Smartphone for notifications, such as text messages, social media as well as a magnitude of other on screen prompts delivered directly to your watch face.
  • Recovery advisor, which predicts based on heart rate and your current fitness level how long until you will be recovered from your session and back at full capacity.

What exactly does the Suunto Spartan series offer over the popular Ambit series?

  • Full colour screen
  • Touch screen interface which operates in a similar fashion to popular Apple products, combined with easy to use buttons for navigation through on screen menus
  • Lighter weight at approximately 73g (Ultra Titanium)
  • Stylish titanium and stainless steel model in the Suunto Ultra Titanium

By this time, you are probably asking yourself why you should buy a Suunto?

  1. High quality build. The Suunto range of watches are made in Finland, feel sturdy and will be up to any vigorous workout you can throw at it without the worry of a strap breaking, or a screen pausing midway through a session.
  2. Smart Bluetooth connectivity ensures seamless integration with a wide range of products on the market.
  3. Reliable 26hr battery life in GPS mode
  4. Sapphire crystal screen – 2nd only in hardness to diamond – making it extremely durable.

The Suunto Spartan offers a few fantastic new ‘upgrades’ over the older Ambit series as mentioned. If you are looking for a GPS watch that will accompany you on your next adventure, the Suunto Spartan is certainly worth a look.

If you are still struggling to decide on your next GPS watch purchase, visit us in store at intraining Running Centre.  Our staff are not only trained on all product knowledge, but are all runners with vast experience – having used almost every watch out there. Our knowledge combined with first hand experience on products are second to none and we can help you select the best watch to suit your needs.

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For our take on the Garmin Forerunner 735XT – click here

Garmin Forerunner 735XT

Are you a multisport addict? Do you demand the most out of your equipment? Garmin, who need no introduction, are the leader in GPS sports technologies. The latest introduction to the already extensive Forerunner range of GPS watches is the Forerunner 735XT – the triathlon and multisport focused watch that has left no stone un-turned in the quest to offer the athlete with a watch that has it all.garmin_735xt_dynamics

Top stand out features

Running dynamics:
Whilst not new to the Garmin list of features, the benefits of running dynamics can help everyone.
Ground Contact Time Balance: If you are prone to injury on a particular leg
Vertical ratio: Reduce the amount of ‘bounce’ in your stride and focus on moving forwards
Stride length: Work on reducing your stride length and increasing your cadence to get muscles firing quicker

Heart rate measurement
For many of us, the reason we do not monitor our heart rate in training and in races is for the simple fact that heart rate monitors can be uncomfortable, cause chafing and even have problems reading on certain body shapes.
Optical (wrist based) heart rate measurement: Simply strap your watch to your wrist and enjoy accurate and instantaneous heart rate measurement whether you are running, cycling, kayaking, walking or even sleeping.
Underwater heart rate measurement: The soft and pliable HRM-Swim and HRM-Tri chest straps from Garmin are as comfortable and form fitting chest strap you can imagine. Almost akin to a second skin. If you are swimming, the HRM-Swim is specifically designed to stay in place even when diving into the water. HRM-Tri strap will provide you with accurate heart rate measurement underwater as well as offering Garmin’s Running Dynamics.

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When paired with your phone, you can rest easy that your whereabouts are known whenever you are out training with LiveTrack. The second and equally cool feature is integration with Strava in real time. Now you can discover new tracks, updates on Strava segments and personal records as they occur.

The question is…do you need the Garmin Forerunner 735XT?

The 735XT is a watch that can do it all. If you are eager to push your body to the limit and be as efficient as you can be, then the 735XT will get you there. If you are simply looking for a watch that will measure your speed, distance and give you heart rate when running, then it may be a bit overkill at $699.95.

If you can answer yes to the below questions, then the Garmin Forerunner 735XT is worth considering
– Do you want a watch to use as a bicycle computer and running watch?
– Do you find heart rate monitor straps uncomfortable?
– Struggle with computers? Want a watch that uploads your information online automatically?
– Do you have an imbalance or injury when running that you need to address?

Common questions garmin_hrmtri

Do I need to wear a heart rate monitor strap when swimming? Yes, optical wrist heart rate does not transmit under water.
How does the phone know where I am? When connected to your smart phone, the watch transmits data which is sent to your own personal file/link that you can provide to friends and family showing your whereabouts.
Is the Forerunner 735XT heavy? At just 42g the watch is one of the lightest in the Forerunner range and feels almost weightless when on the wrist.
Will the Forerunner 735XT measure my distance when swimming: Yes, the GPS uses GLONASS connectivity and has the capacity to accurately calculate the distance you swim as well as a range of other swimming metrics, such as stroke rate, time per 100m among other features.
What is the battery life like on the 735XT?: The watch features a battery life of approximately 14hrs whilst the GPS and optical heart rate is activated. This will cover the majority of events and training sessions you partake. To increase battery life, you are able to turn off optical heart rate and utilise an Ant+ heart rate chest strap instead.

If you have more questions about the Garmin Forerunner 735XT or any other GPS running watch, visit the intraining Running Centre in Milton or Indooroopilly and speak with one of our friendly staff.

 

Suunto Spartan – Latest release GPS

When second best just wont do…

The long-awaited next generation of Suunto multisport watches will soon be with us. The Suunto Spartan range for athletic and adventure multisport comprises of Spartan Ultra and Spartan Sport GPS watches, renewed Suunto’s Movescount.com service and mobile smart phone applications for both iPhone and Android.

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Key features

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Suunto Spartan watches use a state-of-the-art color touch screen with a wide viewing angle that offers great visibility outdoors, even in direct sunlight. The touch screen is optimized to withstand disturbances from the environment, and it can be locked fully if needed. During exercise, the watches can be operated using the three buttons. What is more, you can customise up to 5 different screens to display up to 7 pieces of data – a watch for the true sports geek!

GPS Battery life

For demanding adventures, Suunto Spartan Ultra comes with up to 26hrs battery life with good GPS tracking accuracy and up to 65hrs with power save mode GPS. The lightweight Suunto Spartan Sport has a battery life of 16hrs with good GPS and up to 40hrs with power save mode GPS. You can control the battery life of both watches yourself for your chosen activity.

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Unrivalled durability

Sapphire glass, titanium or stainless steel bezel and water resistance of 100 m (300 ft) ensure Suunto Spartan Ultra can take a beating and is ready for any adventure. Suunto Spartan Sport has a racing-inspired sleek design, featuring mineral crystal glass, stainless steel bezel and water resistance of 100 m (300 ft). Spartan Ultra and Spartan Sport watches are hand-built in Finland.

Uncover new routes set by others with heat maps

Use heatmaps on Suunto Movescount and Suunto Movescount App to find the most popular places to run, ride, swim, ski and more. Heatmaps for more than 15 sports reveal the tracks frequently used by the Suunto Movescount community all over the globe, based on millions of users.

You can plan your own routes on Suunto Movescount with the help of rich, topographic maps. Trace a heatmap, or go your own way. Connect to your Spartan and navigate the route you wish to follow.

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Sports specific

80 pre-programmed sports with specific functions. Ideal for the multi-sport user with functions for sports such as running, triathlon, kayaking, trekking with specific functions for each such as swimming pace, stroke count, transition times for triathletes as well as other key sports specific functions that will satisfy your need to know more.

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR INTEREST

Pre-race foot care

It is no secret that as a runner it is unlikely we will ever get the call up to become a foot model. Over the course of your running training, your feet will inevitably look a little worse for wear and laden with a variety of unsightly lumps and bumps. Below are some common foot issues experienced by runners as well as some tips on how you can reduce the chance of these occurring and lastly what you can do to get your feet race ready.

Common runners foot symptoms

  • Callouses around the big toe joint, tips of toes, and heels from rubbing against the shoes or toes when running.
  • Corns under the forefoot or between toes 
  • In-grown toe nails are also regularly seen in distance runners.
  • Black toe-nails

While these things may be a ‘badge of honour’ for some, they can become quite painful and may even hamper your training and race performance as it’s not unusual for blisters to suddenly appear mid-race. Running with blisters can be an awful experience, and one that is likely to be detrimental to the race you’ve been preparing months for.

Blisters can form due to the hardened callous skin rubbing on the softer skin layer below, and is more likely if you are running faster and/or further than usual (ie race conditions).

4 Quick tips to lower your chances unfavourable feet

  1. Remove excess callous, corns, and long nails well before race day.  
  2. Wear performance running socks with anti-friction properties
  3. Check your lacing to prevent your feet don’t slide  in the shoe
  4. Make sure your shoes fit well –  big enough around the toes, grab your feet in the arch and heel.  

Now is the ideal time to do a foot health check and have your feet treated .

If you have excessive amounts of callous, come and see our podiatrists at intraining Running Injury Clinic .  They can prepare your feet for race day – so that you have the best run possible, not worrying about your feet.  

Book and appointment online to see one of our podiatrists today.

Tri Something New with 2XU

 

 

 

We’ve just received a shipment of fantastic new triathlon apparel from 2XU! Their range features some tried and tested favourites, as well as some exciting new products.

The Active range of one and two-piece garments offers great durability, comfort and functionality at an affordable price, with quality engineered compression fabrics, flat-locked seams, accessible rear pockets and front zip.

The new men’s Full Zip Trisuit boasts an innovative design that allows the front of the suit to be unzipped completely, whilst maintaining a secure and comfortable fit across the shoulders, chest and torso. The suit also offers a high quality, quick-drying chamois, ergonomically-designed compression and mesh fabric panelling, and flat-locked stitching to reduce chafing and increase ease of movement. This unique and highly functional design will appeal particularly to long-course athletes and more experienced triathletes who appreciate the benefits of high-quality design and functionality.

The Women’s Y Back Perform Trisuit is also new to their range. Designed with an open back to allow increased breathability and freedom of movement, the suit also superior comfort and functionality with the long-distance chamois, flat-locked seams, ergonomically-designed panelling.

2XU’s entire women’s range provides superior comfort with gender-specific chamois design and configuration of their compression fabric panels.

If you’re looking to tri something new and challenge yourself this summer, enter a triathlon event and race in to intraining to check out the new range of 2XU triathlon apparel!!

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