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An amateur triathlete. Attack
To suddenly increase riding
intensity on the bike in order to escape competitors, meet the challenge of
a hill, or for other similar reasons. Base Phase
The first of three
phases in the training cycle, during which a triathlete focuses on gradually
building general endurance by performing increased volume of low- to
moderate-intensity training. Body Marking
Having one’s race number and
age written on one’s body by a race official. Bonk
A state of exhaustion
that I reached in prolonged exercise when carbohydrate fuel stores are
depleted. Brick
A workout in which a bike ride is followed immediately
by a run. Build Phase
The second of three stages in the training cycle,
during which a triathlete maintains a consistent training volume while
concentrating on high-intensity workouts. Carbo loading
A strategy that
entails increasing dietary carbohydrate intake in the few days before a race
to increase the amount of glycogen stored in the liver and muscles. DNF
“Did Not Finish” is designation for participant who doesn’t complete a
triathlon. Fartlek
A type of running workout in in which an athlete
plays with his or her pace by whim. Jump
A brief sprint performed by a
group of cyclists during a training ride. Peak Phase
The last of three
phases in the triathlon training cycle, during which a triathlete focuses on
performing highly race-specific workouts and getting adequate rest.
PR
“Personal Record” is often the goal that triathletes compete
against. T1
Short for “first transition.” It refers to the swim-to-bike
transition in a triathlon. T2
Short for “second transition.” It refers
to the bike-to-run transition in a triathlon. Taper
A short period of
light training that immediately precedes a peak race and is undertaken to
allow the body to fully recover from and adapt to the preceding hard
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