Now think of how much time you'll improve if you can make a 1-percent gain in more than one area. Keep one thing in mind: the amount of improvement depends upon where you started.
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If you're a beginner, you could see your speed improve by 10 percent or more over each training session in a month. Conversely, a seasoned racer may find it takes a winter's worth of training to make a 3-percent gain.
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That's just one element of your PR. If you combine that with more confidence on the swim, perfect nutrition and hydration, losing 4 pounds of fat, you could save up to 7 minutes.
The gains are there to be had by all. They just require a little planning and a realistic appraisal of your abilities and goals.
Look towards the areas where you know you can improve. Work hard on these and make small advances in each and when added together you'll shave minutes off your time.
Remember Triathlon is swimbikerun and not Swim + Bike + Run. All three disciplines need to complement each other. When training, what you do on the swim, will affect your bike and run and vice versa.
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