Still feeling slightly lethargic so spent most of the day hydrating and reading TMSM (Triathlon Multi Sport Magazine) and enjoying the wisdom it has to offer whilst at the same time being mindful that anything read needs to be critiqued. My coach Cath brought up a very good point - don't believe everything you read. There was a case where it was published in a magazine that running with one foot in the gutter was beneficial to conserving energy so over the 10km run - competitors were advised to change sides at 5km - needless to say there were numerous withdrawals due to injury in the following event. The publication published a retraction and apology. It seems like 'common sense' to you and I yet everyone wants the edge. My advice is don't be blinded by the lure of age-group glory and sacrifice your common sense and well-being for an article which needs to exist for publications to be printed.
This is no way is meant to imply that all articles are rubbish - it is just a reminder to all of us to be careful with and critique the information which we are provided with.
Ciao.
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