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How Should a Triathlete Tackle Steep Hills?

Question: I'm racing in a triathlon that has several steep hills about 500 yards long. Should I attack them aggressively even if I lose speed on the descents? Also, are there pros or cons to getting a massage several days before a triathlon? -- Dan H. Coach Fred Matheny Replies: You can gain more time climbing this type of hill than you can lose on the descent -- if you know … [Read more...] about How Should a Triathlete Tackle Steep Hills?

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