Dr Turner Round is a nerdy sports scientist. He’s chosen me to help him share his deep scientific knowledge about triathlon.
Hello triathletes of all species.
I hope you’ve been working on the bum ideas from my last tip. If so, you’re ready to move to the next level.
It’s no secret that most triathletes think the best way to go is forwards. My research proves this is nonsense. Believe me, the coming thing in triathlon is to go backwards.
This is about triathlon, so let’s start at the end.
Running
Whatever made human beings think it makes sense to run forwards?
If you think about it, the only sane way to run is backwards—especially in triathlon. Not only do you keep an eye on who’s behind you but you never get put off by the show-offs in front.
Athletes seeing what is behind them – trees, grass and dog.
Some sceptics think if you run backwards you can’t see where you’re going. Duh. That’s the whole point. After swimming till your brain drips and riding till your legs are like licorice, who wants to see where they’re going?
Running backwards lets you see how far you’ve come. And what could be better than that?
So get practising!
In my next tip I’ll explain how to ride and swim backwards.
Till then, be careful what you wish for.
Dr Turner Round MD, M St, X2
* No animal, plant or (hopefully) person was harmed in the writing of this tip.
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