{"id":17443,"date":"2023-07-21T09:27:11","date_gmt":"2023-07-21T06:27:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.myfitness.ee\/5-tips-for-triathlon-preparation-team-introduction-x-ironman-70-3\/"},"modified":"2025-06-13T09:38:08","modified_gmt":"2025-06-13T06:38:08","slug":"5-tips-for-triathlon-preparation-team-introduction-x-ironman-70-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.myfitness.ee\/en\/5-tips-for-triathlon-preparation-team-introduction-x-ironman-70-3\/","title":{"rendered":"5 tips for triathlon preparation + team introduction x IRONMAN 70.3"},"content":{"rendered":"

In this edition of the MOVE Blog on IRONMAN 70.3, we’ll introduce our teams. We have assembled 3 teams that have set themselves a common goal to overcome distances in their sports. Let’s also take a closer look at how they are doing with their preparations and how participation in a triathlon changes their training. If you are thinking of participating in a triathlon on your own, we will share with you 5 recommendations and tips on how to prepare for a triathlon competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n

On August 6, the IRONMAN 70.3<\/a> European Championship will take place. The triathlon competition will start with a 1.9 km swim in Lake Harku, continue with a 90 km cycling course that will take participants from the capital through suburbs and then through the city to the Rocca al Mare shopping centre. The triathlon will end with the 21.1 km half marathon run, which consists of two laps through the streets of the capital. IRONMAN 70.3 in Tallinn is also the distance of the Estonian triathlon championship.<\/p>\n

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Team 1: MyFitness Gasellid<\/h1>\n

Line-up: Laura-Lotte Varvas, Raivo N\u00f5mm, Alvar Pruul<\/h2>\n

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\nThe team of MyFitness trainers are flying high with fresh energy and youthful enthusiasm. The running distance will be completed by Alvar<\/strong>, who just recently also became a MyFitness personal trainer. With a strong background in judo and running competitions, he chose the field in which he feels the strongest. \u201cTo achieve my goal (run the distance in 1 hour 20 minutes), I run at least 3 times a week and work on my running time. However, if you focus on improving your running, it will reduce the amount of strength training per week,\u201d Alvar says of his training. Raivo<\/strong> has been associated with MyFitness sports clubs for almost 8 years; he will ride the bike. Raivo came on as a replacement for a buddy at a spinning group workout and still replaces him to this day. Raivo is participating in Ironman for the third year already, and this time the goal is not to be the weakest link in the team.<\/p>\n

Laura-Lotte<\/strong>, who is participating in the Ironman competition for the second year, will swim the distance in Lake Harku. About competing, she says, \u201cI think Ironman is an event to enjoy to the fullest, including all the turmoil around, empathy, as well as sports drive. Laura-Lotte does not change much in terms of training, but in addition to regular training, she has to start accumulating kilometres in the water. To begin with, it was necessary to regain the feeling of water in training in the pool. Later, she added swimming in open water. She says:\u201dYou have to remember the sense of direction, as a correction of last year’s mistakes, I want to cover the distance as straight as possible.”<\/p>\n

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Team 2: MyFitness Sunnyside<\/h1>\n

Line-up: Pavel Borovkov, Marek K\u00f5iv, Polina Mattisen<\/h2>\n

Active trainers Pavel<\/strong>, Marek<\/strong> and Polina<\/strong> vare also preparing to participate in the Ironman competition. Their inner motivation and determination will surely lead to success. Pavel has delighted MyFitness members for 14 years; he will also compete in the swimming distance at Lake Harku this year. Spinning trainer Marek can often be seen spinning both on the road and in competitions; he will ride outside the capital. The half-marathon will be run by Polina, who aims to complete the full distance of the Tallinn Marathon in September.<\/p>\n