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PremiumVO2 max training could be the key to unlocking your triathlon potential – and here’s why

Triathlon might be a relatively steady state, endurance sport. But working on your VO2 max could actually be the key to unlocking your ability to go faster, for longer. With insights from two elite triathlon coaches, we explain why VO2 max is important for triathletes, and how to improve yours across all three triathlon disciplines.
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Triathlons last for hours and are often raced at a steady pace, sometimes giving the impression that to train for them you only need to swim, ride and run at low to moderate intensity.
Consequently, t...

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