Training Maximising Endurance: 3 Pillars to Physical Progression Explore how mastering aerobic speed and strength enhances endurance and performance in endurance sports. By Grant Giles • 8 min read
Training Mastering Mind and Body: The 3 Pillars to Athletic Excellence Unleash your peak performance by integrating mental strength with physical training, mastering resilience, adaptability, and automaticity. By Grant Giles • 9 min read
Steve McKenna taking the win at Ironman Australia. Opinion Embarking on the Professional Triathlete Journey: An In-Depth Look Becoming a pro triathlete demands immense dedication and a strategic approach, as Steve McKenna's inspiring journey demonstrates. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Unveiling the Strategies for Great Pacing Unlock your full potential with Grant's insights into the art of pacing, ensuring you race with rhythm, control, and confidence. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Daring to Risk: Breaking Your Triathlon Boundaries Triathlon coach Grant shares how embracing risk can catalyse personal breakthroughs and elevate your race performance to new heights. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Nutrition Triathlon Nutrition Simplified: Grant's Guide to Eating Right Triathlon coach Grant demystifies nutrition essentials for peak performance, emphasizing clean eating, protein's pivotal role, and the importance of good fats. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Mastering Race Week Dive into Grant's essential tips for a seamless race week, blending preparation and relaxation for optimal race day performance. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Overcoming Setbacks: How to Mentally Recover from Injury Dive into expert tips from triathlon coach Grant on mentally overcoming injuries and returning stronger to the race. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Mastering Pre-Race Rituals: The Mental Edge in Triathlons Discover how crafting positive pre-race rituals can elevate your performance and keep you mentally sharp from start to finish. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Keeping it Fresh: The Art of Mixing Up Triathlon Training Dive into dynamic triathlon training techniques, from listening to your body to embracing unpredictability, for transformative results. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Mastering the Triathlon: Beyond the Three Disciplines Dive into the philosophy that triathlon is a singular, seamless challenge, and discover how embracing this mindset can elevate your performance to new heights. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Unlocking the Triathlete's Mind: A Self-Check Guide Discover how a simple self-enquiry checklist can revolutionize your training approach and race execution. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Leveraging Periodisation in Triathlon Training: A Strategic Approach Periodisation offers triathletes a structured training blueprint, ensuring peak performance across swimming, cycling, and running By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Training Optimising Triathlon Training: The Fusion of Tech and Human Effort Explore how Grant's fusion of technology with tailored triathlon training is reshaping athlete performance and well-being. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training Seeking the Ideal Triathlon Coach: A Comprehensive Guide Elevate your triathlon journey by asking the right questions to find the perfect coach tailored to your athletic aspirations and needs. By Grant Giles • 3 min read
Training Creating Mental Checklists for Improved Race Execution Making a plan for calming your mind, grounding yourself, using mantras and cue words will help you execute your best possible race when the pressure is on. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training The Psychology of Goal Setting for Triathletes: SMART Goals and Beyond Applying psychological principles like visualisation, unity with goals, and connecting to core values allows triathletes to harness the full motivational power of setting bold, achievement-oriented goals. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Training The Power of Mental and Visualisation Techniques for Triathletes: Boosting Performance for Race Day Success By combining visualisation, goal setting, and mental preparedness, triathletes can boost their race-day performance, tackle challenges effectively, and strengthen their confidence. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Photo: petr sidorov / Unsplash Choosing Clear Skies Over Self-Created Storms in Training Unleash your athletic potential by choosing awareness over fear, and resisting the allure of self-doubt and mental catastrophe. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Photo: Syarafina Yusof Opinion The Game of Truth: Building Genuine Strength in an Athlete True strength in athletic performance comes not from ego, but from the courage to face reality and accept it without resistance. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Photo: Frida Lannerström / Unsplash Opinion Embracing the Beast: Reflections on Ironman and the Power of the Mind Discover the transformative power of mental resilience and embracing challenges in the Ironman race, as athletes push their limits amid evolving sports technology. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Photo: Anuj Yadav Opinion Turning Challenges into Growth: The Power of Embracing Adversity in Sports and Beyond Embrace adversity as grist for the mill, learn from it, and transform challenges into opportunities for growth in sport and life. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
Photo by Maud CORREA / Unsplash Opinion The Talent Drought: Coaching in the Age of Information Overload The talent drought is due to a coaching drought resulting in too much noise, little trust, and coaches prioritising directing traffic and telling clients what they want to hear. By Grant Giles • 2 min read
Opinion Gold for Tasmania and a New Challenge A change of pace at Tasmania 70.3 is just what the triathlon needs to bring excitement and challenge back into the game. By Grant Giles • 1 min read
