There is plenty of information on training for triathlon, but what tips should you listen to and which should you ignore? Heather and James talk you through some triathlon advice you should definitely NOT heed.

00:00 Intro
00:28 Training should always be hard
01:14 Ignore your body
01:36 Eating is cheating
02:22 Money makes you faster
02:45 Brick sessions are pointless
03:06 Follow the athlete in front
03:33 Only use race day provisions
03:54 You can interchange running and cycling
04:10 Eat what you like
04:40 Stretch before every session
05:02 More hours in the pool make you faster

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