As if the whole running thing wasn't enough:
Study: Triathlons can pose deadly heart risks
March 28th, 2009 By MARILYNN MARCHIONE , AP Medical Writer (AP) -- Warning to weekend warriors: Swim-bike-run triathlons pose at least twice the risk of sudden death as marathons do, the first study of these competitions has found.
www.physorg.com/news157482153.html
It is my belief that having a wetsuit for many triathletes makes them feel they can handle the cold water and lack of training. What most of these triathletes need is more time in the water, both in the open under different conditions and in the pool. I hope that the message gets out.
It is my belief that having a wetsuit for many triathletes makes them feel they can handle the cold water and lack of training. What most of these triathletes need is more time in the water, both in the open under different conditions and in the pool. I hope that the message gets out.
