Training The Paralysis of Analysis: When Overthinking Derails Performance Over-obsessing on data, gear, and rigid plans paralyses progress; focusing on simple habits, flexible training, and feeling your effort unlocks real gains. By Grant Giles • 5 min read
Training The Real Skinny On Triathlon Race Weight Achieving your best race weight isn’t about extremes; it’s about smart habits, balance and resilience to ensure peak performance without sacrificing health or enjoyment. By Grant Giles • 3 min read
Training Half Ironman: A Swim Set To Work The Mind And Body Conquer swim boredom with a structured workout blending pacing, intensity and mental engagement perfect for sharpening your form and stamina before half-distance triathlons. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training How Mindfulness Work Can Help You As An Athlete Unlock peak performance through mindfulness, a proven method to quiet the noisy mind, enhance focus, and transform pain into a tool for success in training and racing. By Grant Giles • 4 min read
Training Stop Training, Start Listening: The Path to Ironman Success Your body whispers what your mind resists: pushing harder isn't the answer – mastering the art of recovery transforms good athletes into champions. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Opinion Rediscovering Trust in the Age of Data: A Coach's Perspective on the Kona Ironman Coverage Grant Giles argues that athletes are losing self-trust amid overwhelming marketing and data obsession, urging a return to self-belief and presence over reliance on technology. By Grant Giles • 4 min read
Training A Journey of Trust: My Reflective Insight into Athletic Transformation In my reflective piece I unveil insights on athletics' transformative journey, emphasising trust and self-discovery while advocating for exploration beyond established training methodologies. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Building Confidence for Triathlon Competition: A Mental Guide Dive into the essence of self-trust and discover how nurturing inner confidence is the game-changer for triathlon success. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training The Power of the Physical "Lean In" Unlock peak performance in triathlons by embracing every sensation and fine-tuning your approach, rather than battling against it. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Maximising Flexibility: The 8-Minute Weekly Stretch Routine UniSA research reveals that just 8 minutes of static stretching per week, without pain or discomfort, can maximise flexibility gains. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Triathlon and the Art of Physical Relaxation: Embrace the Discomfort Discover how embracing discomfort and mastering relaxation can revolutionise your triathlon performance and overall well-being. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Strategies for Developing Endurance for Triathletes Some friendly insights on building physical and mental resilience for triathlons, emphasising consistency, conditioning, and embracing challenges. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training The Pillar of Triathlon Performance: Strength Explained Explore how combining specific and non-specific strength exercises can redefine your triathlon performance. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Interviews David Bones Talks Triathlon Transformation with Coach Grant Giles David shares his journey from beginner to triathlon pro, proving the power of coaching and resilience. By Grant Giles • 3 min read
Training The Winter Splinter and its Effect on Triathlon Success Discover how winter's challenges paved the way for triumphant summer races in the triathlon world. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Triathlon Training: Prescription's – Set, Forget, and Regret Embracing tech in triathlons is essential, but emphasises tuning into one's instincts for optimal performance By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Mastering Killer Run Splits: A Triathlete's Guide to Running with Ease Mastering run splits by harnessing childhood ease, emphasising form, function, and flow for optimal performance. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Cycling Time Trial Dial: The Dance of Suffering and Speed The art of time trials, emphasising unity with the bike and the importance of technique over mere metrics. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Swim Fast, Swim Soft: The Art of Effortless Swimming Discover how simplicity, balance, and open-water training can transform your swim technique and boost your triathlon performance. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Warming Up with Age: The Perfect Balance Between Body, Brain, and Performance Dive deep into the science and art of warming up, and discover how it boosts performance and bridges the mind-body connection. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Overspeed: Training the Brain, Not Just the Body Maximising athletic performance with overspeed hinges on mental adaptability, but caution is essential to avoid injury. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Mastering Triathlon Timing, Not Just Distance The power of strategic training over mere distance, ensuring athletes peak at the right moment. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Mastering the Mental Game in Triathlon Training Triathlon coach Grant Giles integrates psychological techniques into training, enhancing athletes' mental and physical strength. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training The Art of Rest: Why RnR is Triathlon’s Unsung Fourth Leg Triathlon's overlooked components—rest, recovery, and sleep—and their pivotal role in achieving optimal performance. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
