Training Optimising Recovery for Triathletes Effective endurance training hinges on balancing stress with proper recovery to avoid fatigue and optimise performance. By Daniel Plews • 13 min read
Training Is Carbo-Loading As Straightforward As We Think? Master glycogen replenishment without excess carbs, balancing fat utilisation and performance for optimal endurance results. By Daniel Plews • 13 min read
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 Carbohydrates During Exercise and Athlete Durability Ingesting 60g/hour of carbohydrates helps preserve threshold power and performance in endurance athletes during prolonged exercise. By Daniel Plews • 12 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 The Durability Factor: Why Staying Strong Under Fatigue Matters Durability under prolonged exercise is key for performance and shapes how we plan and monitor endurance training. By Daniel Plews • 14 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
Maybe not the best recovery? I'll drink to that. Training New Research Reveals the Truth About Cold-Water Immersion for Athletes Landmark study reveals cold-water immersion's time-sensitive benefits for athletes, showing precise windows for stress reduction and recovery—but challenges some popular claims about immune boosting effects. By Shawn Smith • 2 min read
Training Making the Leap from Age Grouper to Pro Triathlete Discover the physical demands, mindset shifts and off-course responsibilities needed to make the leap from triathlon age grouper to professional athlete. By Shawn Smith • 3 min read
Training Finding Your Perfect Triathlon Coach: The Signs of Exceptional Coaching Looking for a triathlon coach? Forget the certification levels and social media following. Here's what really matters. By Karl Hayes • 3 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
Training Do Nothing to Get Faster Regular breaks are crucial in endurance training, aiding in recovery and improving performance, despite the initial fitness loss. By Tim Reed • 4 min read
Training What Causes Muscle Cramping in Endurance Athletes? Exercise-induced muscle cramps may stem more from muscle fatigue than dehydration, suggesting that proper pacing and preparation are key strategies for prevention. By Daniel Plews • 10 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 The More Carbs the Better? Where's the Evidence? While consuming carbohydrates during endurance exercise improves performance, higher doses do not consistently lead to better results. By Daniel Plews • 11 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 Right fuel, Right Time, Wrong Protocol? Lessons From a Recent Study A study assessing periodised carbohydrate intake in cyclists questions its impact on training, highlighting the need for larger, tailored trials. By Daniel Plews • 5 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
Training The Growing Evidence Behind Exogenous Ketones in Performance & Health Emerging research reveals exogenous ketones may boost training outcomes and offer health benefits, but their efficacy varies across supplements. By Daniel Plews • 8 min read
