Author: Pavel Kozlov

Cycling Sundays with Triathlon Club Nireas

Rethinking Sports Massage: Why “Harder” Isn’t Always Better for Triathletes

In the endurance community, there is a pervasive and enduring myth: if a sports massage doesn’t hurt, it isn’t working. Triathletes are conditioned to believe that crossing the finish line or surviving a heavy block of volume means their recovery bodywork must be equally brutal. We wear post-massage soreness like a badge of honor. But […]

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Triathlon race - recovery guidelines before and after the race

The Window of Recovery: When to Get a Sports Massage Before vs. After a Race

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As triathletes and endurance athletes, we meticulously plan everything: our weekly mileage, our taper weeks, our race-day nutrition, and our splits. But when it comes to hands-on recovery, many athletes treat sports massage as an afterthought—something to book only when an injury flares up, or a random treat the day before a big event. However,

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Swimming pool rules

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So you just joined the Triathlon Club Nireas? Welcome! Here is the beginner guide to swimming with the team. Locations: The swimming sessions take place at Nicosia Municipal Swimming Pool and the Swimming Pool of the Grammar School, Nicosia. Please note that we must adhere to pool policies to avoid penalties for both club members

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WhatsApp groups communication guidelines

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WhatsApp groups help our members to coordinate sports activities, share related images and promote interaction between the members of the Club. For example, we use WhatsApp groups to schedule the upcoming Cycling trips, announce swimming schedule changes, talk about the upcoming races and share photos from the group activities. The following groups are available to

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Cycling routes

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Here are a few cycling routes to explore. Agia Anna – Aradippou – 84km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/542883?units=km Route map for Agia Anna – Aradippou by Demetres Evagorou on plotaroute.com Kotsiatis-mosfilwti-Sia-Lythrodontas – 74km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/536239?units=km Route map for Kotsiatis-mosfilwti-Sia-Lythrodontas by Demetres Evagorou on plotaroute.com Potamia-Lympia-Mosfilwti-Lythrodontas – 74km https://www.plotaroute.com/route/536234?units=km Route map for Potamia-Lympia-Mosfilwti-Lythrodontas by Demetres Evagorou on plotaroute.com Nicosia –

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