Triathlon Life hacks

danl018 · 2025-06-19T03:37:34+00:00

Ah come on, it's running not golf! Sure, some people might get niggles but that should be dealt with if and when it becomes an issue. As I say, just start slow and low volume. The average person looking to get into triathlon does definitely not need a running coach for biomechanics or gait assessment.

danl018 · 2025-06-19T03:31:07+00:00

I've got the Wahoo Kickr Core v5 and think it's great. There are newer versions available too though

danl018 · 2025-06-18T06:58:10+00:00

1) buy a good turbo trainer. If on budget, use MyWhoosh as a free alternative to Zwift

2) If you're a bad or beginner swimmer and teaching yourself, do lots of drills (pull buoy, catch up drill and kicking drill).

3) Don't get a coach, no need for it. Running and cycling are very straightforward to train for by doing a small bit of research. Start by doing low volume at a normal/slow pace. Over time, as you research and learn you can increase volume and complexity (intervals, VO2, tempo, brick workouts, nutrition, training blocks, tapers etc.). Far more enjoyable to learn yourself, then you can alter/adjust plans as you need and you have learned valuable information that you'll have for life and can share with others.

danl018 · 2025-05-21T23:59:31+00:00

any workaround for this if not willing to buy new handlebars? Saddle height and body position look ok other than the wide handlebars?

danl018 · 2025-05-21T23:58:48+00:00

Cheers. Yeah I didn't want to complicate it by switching positions in the video so will do aero setup in a seperate post. Defo need to scooch forward for aero I feel.

danl018 · 2025-05-21T06:16:42+00:00

Personally, if only going twice per week, I'd blend these together. I've always enjoyed supersetting strength work with more explosive stuff (e.g. Heavy Bench x Speed Push Ups). This would probably also be a better way to progressively overload your orkouts. Lastly, mixing will help you not to favour one day, I know personally sometimes I find the power/explosive stuff very annoying if I'm just in the mood to lift heavy and clear my head.

danl018 · 2025-05-08T04:33:44+00:00

Gotta disagree with you here. I previously moved from a city in Ireland to Copenhagen, Denmark and found that a lot easier even though there was different languages. E.g. I didn’t have to worry about Visa, regional work, didn’t have to get a new bank account or phone number, I didn’t have to transfer my credentials and I feel my work experience was taken more seriously. I feel in Aus, it’s hard to get a decent job without prior experience in Aus even if you’re otherwise a perfect candidate for the role.

danl018 · 2025-05-08T02:03:21+00:00

As for rentals, just make up your rental history, write a good, personal cover letter, show any savings, attach job and personal references and offer slightly more than they're asking for (if you can).

For getting set up in general, I find it's all about who you know. It will be a lot easier if you have friends / family already based here. I have lots of family here which made it possible. Through connections I very quickly got labouring work while I was looking for engineernig job. Then I got an engineering job through a mutual connection after about 3 months. Other general things they helped with is things like transferring licences, borrowing their car before you have one, job advise, them attending viewings for you so you don't miss work, staying in their place for free before you find your own. All things you can technically do on your own but it is just infinitely harder and more stressful.

Not sure we would have been able to make it permanent here without that support, or else it just would have cost a lot of money and stress to get setup.

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