Mountain Bike
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Go off road! Mountain biking is a great way to have fun on the bike while also improving your bike-handling skills.
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Your Next TriathlonCostumed Ride
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Tweed rides, l'eroica rides and other themed bike rides can be a lot of fun. If there's not a costumed ride in your city, start one yourself.
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Your Next TriathlonRide a Gran Fondo
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A gran fondo—or "big ride"—is a great way to have fun on the bike with friends. Expect well-stocked rest stops and mechanical support.
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Your Next TriathlonTake a Hike
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You'll strengthen muscles you don't normally use when running, as well as improve balance and footwork.
Bonus: if you're a dog owner, hiking is the perfect time to bring along your four-legged friend.
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Your Next TriathlonEnter A Fun Run
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Try a color run, an obstacle race or any non-traditional competition to break up your routine and give yourself a fresh perspective.
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Your Next TriathlonRowing
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If you have access to a rowing ergometer, it's is a great cross-training option. Few sports are as physically challenging as rowing.
Tip: Rowing is a complex motion, so to prevent injury, make sure to get proper instruction on form and use of the erg.
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Your Next TriathlonGroup Fitness
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If there's a November Project meetup in your area, it's is a great way to stay fit alongside like-minded individuals. Bootcamps and CrossFit boxes are common too and can be another good option.
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Your Next TriathlonSUP
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Standup paddling challenges your balance, trains muscles that aren't normally used during tri training and helps you maintain general fitness. Plus, it's fun trying something completely new.
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Your Next TriathlonYoga
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Yoga helps you improve flexibility and strengthen muscles neglected during in-season training.
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Your Next TriathlonStrength Training
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Maintaining muscle mass, injury prevention and building muscular endurance are just a few reasons to hit the gym—especially if it's the area of tri training you often "forgot" during the season.
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