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The Key Ingredients for Triathlon Bike Success
Planning, power, rest, adaptation, consistency, training, intake, conditioning, and energy are the critical elements triathletes need to focus on to achieve top bike performance.
Thinking of Racing an Off-Road Triathlon?
Are you thinking of doing an off-road triathlon? Maybe you love mountain bike riding and doing the odd trail run. Then a Xterra race might be just the thing for you.
How to Improve your Running Technique
Here are some quick tips to assist in making your running just that little better.
The maximum metabolic steady-state: Definition, measurement, and application
Definition, measurement and application of the second physiological threshold or the maximum metabolic steady-state (MMSS).
Eating Before your Workout – Carbohydrate vs Protein vs Fasted
What's the best time and what to eat before a workout to maximise your session.
Training intensity distributions: From Polarized to Pyramidal models, specificity is key in Long Distance Triathlon
In the Ironman community, there is a lot of talk about training intensity distribution. In this blog, I am going to cover some of the basics around training intensity distribution, which is one of the key concepts you need to navigate in building up to your race. What is training intensity distribut
Swimming for Triathlon – What are the 2 drills that can help you
In my previous article I spoke about the debate of to drill or not to drill for triathlon swimming. My perspective is coming from my experience as a coach on deck. Having been a coach for 25 years in triathlon and swimming I have worked with all types of people and athletes. I have seen
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.
Swimming for Triathlon – the technical debate of to drill or not drill
Most triathletes struggle to improve their swim technique, as ingrained neuromuscular patterns and limited practice time make building efficiency and fitness challenging.
The first aerobic threshold: Understanding and practically determining yours for endurance training
As endurance athletes, we spend a lot of time talking about our ‘thresholds’; “what’s your FTP?” is as ubiquitous in endurance circles as “what’s your bench?” is in strength sport. FTP – or functional threshold power.
5 Tips for Running in the Heat
Most people make the switch from running on treadmills throughout winter to running outside in the warmer weather and these five tips will prepare you for the hot days. Do it This may sound obvious but it is interesting how many times I hear people say that they are running early in the morning as [