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Sidestep training trip-ups
Don't let these training-related problems get in the way of your dream of finishing a triathlon. Chafing Where there is friction - whether skin on skin or clothing on skin - there is a risk of sores. To avoid chafing, choose close-fitting clothing with flat, smooth seams. When running or cycling, pay attention to hot spots, such as: B. Your inner thighs. If you feel any rubbing, apply a product such as Lanacane Anti-Rubbing Gel ($7; at drugstores) before each session. Shin Splints This painful inflammation along the front of your lower legs is often caused by impact with...
Sidestep training trip-ups
Don't let these training-related problems get in the way of your dream of finishing a triathlon.
Scrub
Where there is friction - whether skin on skin or clothing on skin - there is a risk of sores. To avoid chafing, choose close-fitting clothing with flat, smooth seams. When running or cycling, pay attention to hot spots, such as: B. Your inner thighs. If you feel any rubbing, apply a product such as:Lanacane anti-friction gel($7; at drugstores) before each session.
Shin splints
This painful inflammation along the front of your lower legs is often caused by hitting the pavement. To prevent pain, stretch the muscles around your shins after each session and try bouncing on softer surfaces like dirt or a treadmill at least once a week. After every run, stretch your leg muscles with this movement.
Lower back pain
It's a weak core, not the bent over position on a bike, that hurts you. "When you pedal, you're pushing against your abs and back," says Craig Sheckler, the owner of Endurance Multisport in Lehigh Valley, Pennsylvania, who designed this training plan. “If these muscles are not strong, they will tire more quickly and feel sore during saddle sessions.”