Mimic the best

Studying pictures is a great way to improve your own form. Find someone who does it well and compare your own photos or video. They don’t have to be triathlon specific.
What does Michael Phelps or Inge De Bruijn do that you don’t? Or, what COULD you do that Michael Phelps does?
What does Norman Stadler look like on the bike?
What do Paula Radcliffe and Haile Gebreselassie have in common?
Try to mimic their good points in your own form. Imagining yourself doing what they do, and emulating the (mental and physical) strengths of champions in your training can really help you improve. Pick one aspect of their form and try to copy it. Once you get that down, pick another. Beyond being in shape and mentally ready for race day, keeping good mechanics by copying the best performers in your sport will enhance your ability to meet your goals and expectations.

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2 comments to Mimic the best

Chris (not very creative, eh?)

December 17th, 2008 at 10:21 AM · Reply

Interesting site, guys. Any chance you can take the theme of this post a bit further and compare different aero positions or photos of different run techniques and share some thoughts on what is working and what might not be? Or even take the short piece on how to change out a cogset and add a piece on how to choose the right cogset?

Thanks and you guys both rock. Keep up the great work and enjoy the holidays!
- IronmanTips
  
  December 17th, 2008 at 10:34 AM · Reply
  
  Hey Chris,
  Thanks for the suggestions. We’ll definitely put something like that together.
  Much appreciated. If anyone else has any ideas or questions we certainly welcome the input. If we don’t know the answer we’ll get a guest who does!!