Training
Summer Cycle Training for Triathletes
Doing sessions with harder gears, higher cadence, hill repeats, and riding in the aero position against the wind can help triathletes develop muscular strength and power on the bike.
Karl is a Gold Coast based father of 3, a keen home improver and an age group triathlete who races on the M5 Acadamies triathlon team. ‘A good life balance is incredibly important’.
Training
Doing sessions with harder gears, higher cadence, hill repeats, and riding in the aero position against the wind can help triathletes develop muscular strength and power on the bike.
Gear & Tech
After running 250kms in the 2020 Carbon X SPE shoes I was pleased to be one of the first to test the 2021 Carbon X 2 in Australia. I have thoroughly enjoyed the SPEs and they have been my go to running shoes since reviewing them. My first run in the SPEs was 42.2kms, and […]
Training
Releasing tight muscles, activating glutes, integrating movement patterns, and locomoting at fast paces can enhance running mobility and motor control.
Gear & Tech
The Hoka One One Clifton Edge 2020 is a stable, responsive running shoe, ideal for 5-15km runs, but requires trying on due to a snug fit.
Gear & Tech
The Hoka One One Carbon X SPE is a comfortable, performance-driven running shoe, equipped with a carbon fiber plate and PROFLY X foam for a smooth transition, and despite being a significant investment, it is worth it for long-distance runners or triathletes.
Interviews
There was something about Mike Phillips that got me inspired to open up the laptop again. It's been a while. Life got in the way and Shawn had the smarts to do much more with Trizone than I could. But… I started seeing this Kiwi guy, who had wandered around in the short course game, [&he
News & Racing
Photo Credit: Xterra – Carel Du PlessisThe 22yr old dual World Under 23 and Australian cross triathlon champion can no longer be described as an up and comer after storming to victory in a stacked field last weekend at the Xterra Asia Pacific Championship. Slater's progression in cross t
How To
Think back to the first time you rode a time trial (TT) bike. The differences between a traditional road bike and an aggressive and aerodynamic TT bike are striking. The straight-line speed that a dedicated TT bike gives you makes these types of bikes the number-one choice for triathletes looking to
Training
Proper bike fit, optimized contact points like saddle and bars, and strategically chosen aero gear are the top three factors to target for your fastest bike time.
How To
One of the first things a well-versed coach or physio will consider if an athlete complains of knee pain after cycling is the position of the cleat on the shoe. Subtle changes to cleat position can cause, or alleviate, knee and hip pain in particular, and improve or detract from power generation on
Training
This comprehensive guide breaks down a six-phase training program for triathletes aiming to excel in criterium cycling, emphasizing endurance, intensity, VO2 capacity, anaerobic thresholds, lactate tolerance, power, and speed.
Training
Dive into a beginner’s guide on preparing for the bike leg of a sprint-distance triathlon, emphasising the importance of viewing the triathlon as a cohesive unit and structuring your training around transition, aerobic, threshold, and strength sessions.
Training
For age-group triathletes balancing demanding lives and training, feelings of burnout are common, but employing pro-cyclist recovery techniques can help rejuvenate both mind and body.
Triathletes are quick to complete training sessions that require them to run off the bike, and rightly so. The neophytes out there will likely experience a sensation, unlike anything they’ve come across when undertaking their first run off the bike. You will your legs to run but they’re
Training
The aero position on bikes can cause muscular issues for triathletes. Discover essential stretches to alleviate tightness and maintain a supple, injury-free physique.
Training
New triathletes should focus on effective bike training that transcends mere kilometre counting. Dive into this guide to harness the technical, physiological, and strategic aspects of the bike leg journey.