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TIP 245: A 30-45 minute Before Breakfast Run (BBR) gives extra energy for the day to come!
January, 26th 2012
TIP 246: Some help to plan your first Ironman thanks to @t2coachwendy: http://bit.ly/ygpziO
January, 25th 2012
TIP 247: 15 Foods to power your workout: http://bit.ly/widO2W . Find more through @active or on the Active.com website. //
January, 24th 2012
TIP 248: Awesome shot, but it meant disqualification. So always finish on your own bike! http://on.fb.me/xAkOCI //@edovdm
January, 23rd 2012
TIP 249: Wanna look awesome on your daily bike too? Check out http://bitcranky.tumblr.com for inspiration!
January, 22nd 2012
TIP 250: Spring is getting closer! Time to think of a new ride? Then check www.trendingbike.nl or follow @trendingbike.
January, 20th 2012
TIP 251: Inspiration can be found in diffrent sports than the one you participate in.
January, 19th 2012
TIP 252: Gaining momentum in what you want to achieve can be the start to succeed in your achievement.
January, 18th 2012
TIP 253: Having trouble with motivation? A little trip to some place warm can boost moral!
January, 17th 2012
TIP 254: Your race schedule forms a guide for the season. But remember there is still a lot that can happen along the way!
January, 16th 2012
TIP 255: And in addition to 256. Bring a hot drink and wetsuit too!
January, 15th 2012
TIP 256: Don’t forget to bring an axe when doing an outdoor swim in the middle of winter. #frozenlakes
January, 14th 2012
TIP 257: Don’t forget about the things you love beside a hobby like sports. Your friend and family are important too!
January, 13th 2012
TIP 258: Showers are handy to clean both yourself and your bike!
January, 12th 2012
TIP 259: Paper money, which contains cotton, can help fix a tear in a tire, instead of having to pay for a cab.
January, 11th 2012
TIP 260: Ask others to come train with you when you have trouble getting yourself motivated.
January, 10th 2012
TIP 261: As an Ironman you are an inspiration to others. With that you can help them to be active athletes too!
January, 9th 2012
TIP 262: With winter being upon us in Europe I try to think about those awesome moments in the sun to keep going!
January, 8th 2012
TIP 263: Always wanted to race a triathlon some day? Well this is the time to set your mind to it! And there are short race too!
January, 7th 2012
TIP 264: Have you written down your good intentions for this year? That might help to stick with and accomplish them.
January, 6th 2012
TIP 265: Have you gained some weight in the last weeks of last year? Then be careful with your knee joints.
January, 5th 2012
TIP 266: Be careful not to exaggerate when you start up training again this early in the new year.
January, 4th 2012
TIP 267: Triathlon is more than swimming, biking and running. Mental fitness is a must to compete at any level!
December, 18th 2011
TIP 268: Doing what you like is a must for great performance. Inside and outside sports.
December, 9th 2011
TIP 269: Technique is harder to learn the older you get. Learning how to swim at an older age is therefore a challenge on itself.
November, 18th 2011
TIP 270: Rule of 10: After 10PM no person of the opposite sex within a 10m radius for the next 10 hours!
November, 16th 2011
TIP 271: Need some music under a video you made of your workout? Then check this: http://bit.ly/ar33YN
November, 5th 2011
TIP 272: Sometimes a down needs to hit you first to let you get up even higher in the future!
November, 4th 2011
TIP 273: Life is all about choises. Yes, I know 7AM is early to start racing, but it is your own choise to do so.
November, 2nd 2011
TIP 274: Inspire people to do sports by doing workouts together, makes great plans or tell them about the awesome feeling!
November, 1st 2011
TIP 275: It is not always necessary to do long workouts. Even the small ones can keep your body and mind sharp!
October, 31th 2011
TIP 276: Going to spend a fortune on a bike? Think about a powermeter! That can really bring improvement!
October, 30th 2011
TIP 277: Big changes, can bring big opportunities! Sometimes a changes in training can lots of improvement for race day.
October, 22nd 2011
TIP 278: It is better to train one day less, than one too many!
September, 12th 2011
TIP 279: Every training is a new opportunity to try and find you optimum for race day.
September, 11th 2011
TIP 280: Communication with your body: training is your way to tell it what to learn and listening to it is its reponse to that!
September, 10th 2011
TIP 281: I push it till I almost puke and then I back off a little. Quote Mark Curtis
September, 9th 2011
TIP 282: You wouldn’t race a marathon without training, right? Then train with the food/drinks you plan to use.
September, 8th 2011
TIP 283: Wanting to race an Ironman in fairytale land and fight the Welsh dragon? Then Ironman Wales is the place to be!
September, 7th 2011
TIP 284: The days before the race seem longer than normal days. So enough time to get a good nap in.
September, 6th 2011
TIP 285: English breakfast is nice. But don’t over do the sausages, bacon and scrambled eggs. Stick to what you are used to before raceday.
September, 5th 2011
TIP 286: England (& Wales) is stuffed with B&B. Check those out for a race. Still a lot of vancancies close to #IMWales race day.
September, 4th 2011
TIP 287: Give cold weather some extra thought in racing. You only get one chance to bring the right clothing… #IMWales #IMJerzy
September, 3rd 2011
TIP 288: It is cheaper to swim accross the channel, then to go under it by train! #goodwarmingup #IMWales #IMJerzy
September, 2nd 2011
TIP 289: Don’t stare to much at your, achieved in the past, and others their the pinstripes. Stick to your process.
September, 1st 2011
TIP 290: For a hot races you can adapt by heating up a small room and doing a turbo set in there. // @CarloPulles @paleblonddot
August, 31st 2011
TIP 291: Notice that your heart rate can be significantly higher when the weather suddenly brings a temperature change.
August, 30th 2011
TIP 292: Check. Double check and triple check you entry to make sure you can test all the hard work you did on raceday!
August, 29th 2011
TIP 293: To get your tires onto your rims more easily a bit talcum-powder can help you out. // @rhwp
August, 28th 2011
TIP 294: Getting a tire off can sometimes be done without tire leavers. And that saves precious time! Are your tires wide enough?
August, 27th 2011
TIP 295: Never give everything, till you know you can make it to the finish!
August, 26th 2011
TIP 296: Have you raced this weekend? Then this is the time to write down things for improvement.
August, 25th 2011
TIP 297: There are things you can’t control, like weather or opponents. So keep focused on what you control: your process!
August, 24th 2011
TIP 298: The last days before a race are always hectic… Try to stay relaxed and enjoy the roller coaster ride! #hollandtriathlon #triathlonalmere
August, 23rd 2011
TIP 299: Prevent sudden changes in food without having experimented with it. Especially the days before and race day itself!
August, 22nd 2011
TIP 300: Write your goal where you can see it every day! My line stuck on the fridge: “follow your feeling, it is okay already”
August, 21st 2011
TIP 301: 4AM race day rise and shines are nasty if you ask me, so I take a week to adapt to that. Every day a bit earlier.
August, 20th 2011
TIP 302: Multi loop course with personal assistance? Be sure to have a back up in line with an extra bottle.#hollandtriathlon
August, 19th 2011
TIP 303: Exiting the water on a beach? Then swim as far as you can, it saves the legs and time! #triathlon #hollandtriathlon
August, 18th 2011
TIP 304: Cheer for athletes who struggle and thank volunteers, spectators & speakers at races. // @ruuddehaan #365days365tips
August, 17th 2011
TIP 305: Lose expectations for raceday, because it will be like a box of chocolates. You’ll never know what you get. #surprises
August, 16th 2011
TIP 306: Join forces, train together, learn, have fun and workouts become a joy to do instead of a burden. #funintraining
August, 15th 2011
TIP 307: Improve your swim power with a dragpants: http://t.co/xRR7eTE. I wear mine almost every training. // @zwempakshop
August, 14th 2011
TIP 308: Look at internal issues when you are not achieving your goals., instead of blaming external factors. #process
August, 13th 2011
TIP 309: Having trouble with your feet turning into a blister mess? Try different socks and find the right pair for races.
August, 12th 2011
TIP 310: Are you always drinking the same sport drink flavor, but looking some diversity? Mixing works great! @PowerBar
August, 11th 2011
TIP 311: It is better to recover a month too long, than to start again one day too early! // @Cesarr85 #triathlon #recovery
August, 10th 2011
TIP 312: Be fanatic in sports, but know where your limits are and when to back off. #toofanatic #crippledfromhittinggolfballs
August, 9th 2011
TIP 313: Never put a fragrance on after a set in the pool with a wetsuit! This happens and I just found out!
August, 8th 2011
TIP 314: Follow/ask @G33rtJan if you want to improve your online stategy! #yesyesIknowIneedhelptoo ;)
August, 7th 2011
TIP 315: Olive oil or some sportdrink can ‘kill’ a twittering bird on your chain or rear derailleur. #shorttermsolution
August, 6th 2011
TIP 316: Training in the rain has one benefit! No need to shower after the workout… But TIP 317 just rocks!
August, 5th 2011
TIP 317: Train when the sun shines and work when rains falls from the sky. #notetoself #planning
August, 4th 2011
TIP 318: Superman is from a different planet!
August, 3rd 2011
TIP 319: You sportdrink may prevent a dog from biting you. #spraythedog
August, 2nd 2011
TIP 320: Never think of what lies at the finish, but stay focused on your process. #forgotabouthat #finishinginanambulance
August, 1st 2011
TIP 321: There is no chance that you can tell anything about anybodies qualities by just looking at him/her. #yourprocess
July, 31st 2011
TIP 322 by @Norsemouse: Remember to remove your wetsuit in T1 before you get on the bike. #triathlon #365days365tips
July, 30th 2011
TIP 323: RT @RemcovanderMeys: @jerzykasemier Tri tip ; Triathlon a way of life!
July, 29th 2011
TIP 324: Enjoy training, but also enjoy the days off!
July, 28th 2011
TIP 325: You can use thin elastic bands & tape to keep you shoes upright in transit, if your shoes have no loops att he back.
July, 27th 2011
TIP 326: Writing may not only help you, it is also great to have all your stories together! http://yfrog.com/kkqrqswj
July, 26th 2011
TIP 327: Enjoy every training, even the tough ones! They will only make racing easier!
July, 25th 2011
TIP 328: Marked the shoe laces to know till what point to pull them, after finding out how tight I like my race shoes to be.
July, 24th 2011
TIP 329: Wear a bright colored bathing cap when ever you go swimming in open water! You are easily overlooked!
July, 23rd 2011
TIP 330: Bring some lubricant to transit to make sure your chain is well lubricated. It will be quicker and prevent tweeting!
July, 22nd 2011
TIP 331: Ask yourself if your training in bad weather will give the results you want, or if it is better to call it a day.
July, 21st 2011
TIP 332: In everything you do passion is a must.
July, 20th 2011
TIP 333: Give everything during the race! But take your losses with dignity, if your best shot was not good enough to win!
July, 19th 2011
TIP 334: Stick to your own process and do not pay to much attention to that of others.
July, 18th 2011
TIP 335: Training plans are not a must, they are a guide!
July, 17th 2011
TIP 336: One of the best #sport analysis tools around is software by @TrainingPeaks. Now start training and gather data.
July, 16th 2011
TIP 337: Sometimes a change of habit can bring back the joy in training. Do you often change habits or do you stick to them?
July, 15th 2011
TIP 338: Like/retweet this if you agree: Triathlon is the coolest sport ever! Try it! #2500thtweet #triathlon #Ironman
July, 14th 2011
TIP 339: Help of parents is a must for every kid to do sports, especially on a high level. I was blessed with great help!
July, 13th 2011
TIP 340: Rain will demoralize the opponent, so I try to keep that in mind and see it as an advantage.
July, 12th 2011
TIP 341: Always look on the bright side! 95% Chance of rain means 5% of chance that it will be dry!
July, 11th 2011
TIP 342: Wanna stay in your earodynamic position on the bike and read your watch? Then buy the new Timex Ironman Race Trainer Pro!
July, 10th 2011
TIP 343: When having small cuts/holes/damage to your wetsuit, you can get it repaired in most dive shops.
July, 9th 2011
TIP 344: Prevent greasy hand for the swim. Use a plastic glove/bag or someone else if handling greasy stuff like sunscreen.
July, 8th 2011
TIP 345: Wear your chip band on the left ankle to prevent it from getting caught by your chain ring. // @MartineBruinsma
July, 7th 2011
TIP 346: If you think you felt pain, think of Johnny #Hoogerland! Never give up and always keep on pushing! #Hero
July, 6th 2011
TIP 347: Take time to recover from travel days.
July, 5th 2011
TIP 348: Have fun in what you do! Even when it gets tough try to keep smiling!
July, 4th 2011
TIP 349: Make an energy plan A and B. Stick to these plan as long as possible, even if you lost something along the way.
July, 3rd 2011
TIP 350: And got another one excited to race an #Ironman! So join me during an Ironman if you still have doubts!
July, 2nd 2011
TIP 351: Race plans are part of racing. Your fluid & energy intake, heart rate or wattage are in it, but your result isn’t.
July, 1st 2011
Tip 352: #aerodynamic #powerbar gel holder. No more worries where to tape all those gels. http://on.fb.me/naUT69
June, 30th 2011
TIP 353: There is still enough time to fix things on your bike, when the bike is ‘ready’ two days before the race.
June, 29th 2011
TIP 354: If you like camping and always wanted a bunny as pet, then ‘Camping am Wörthersee’ is the place to be! #campingbunny
June, 28th 2011
TIP 355: Travel days wear you out. A jog can help you get your tired body going again, when arriving at your destination.
June, 27th 2011
TIP 356: Check the pockets of your cycling jerser before putting it into the washing machine. I had energy bars everywhere!
June, 26th 2011
TIP 357: When riding in a group and there is a puncture you get the opportunity to practice changing tires if they want help.
June, 25th 2011
TIP 258: Duck tape! One of the things I need for racing! To tape gels and race numbers to the frame are just two reasons!
June, 24th 2011
TIP 359: Determine race fluid intake by putting training fluid intake, temperature, weight loss & intensity in a spreadsheet.
June, 23rd 2011
TIP 360: I swim, bike, run, brick and more, but never practiced a race day morning. That changed today! How about you?
June, 22nd 2011
TIP 361: Gels should suit your personal favorite flavor. You can easily find that flavor by buying and trying one of each.
June, 21st 2011
TIP 362: You can help yourself to remember point of improvement by writing them down. And with that improving them next time!
June, 20th 2011
TIP 363: Only implement new things on race day when you tried them before and know that you can execute them right!
June, 19th 2011
TIP 364: Pre race day evening? Relax! All hard work is done, time for the grande dessert tomorrow! Enjoy the adventure!
June, 18th 2011
TIP 365: Buoys are hard to spot in open water. Instead (try to) navigate on something big on the horizon behind the buoy.
June, 17th 2011
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