February 26, 2020
You need energy to fuel your muscles and to train and race well. Energy is found in three types of macronutrients:
Carbohydrates are the most important fuel for endurance athletes. They are the primary source of energy during the first 20 minutes of exercise and during...
January 26, 2020
Many people think that the pros don’t work on their handling skills but this couldn’t be farther from the truth. Most professionals routinely do handling drills to keep their skills at the highest level. Being comfortable and competent on your bicycle allows you to fo...
January 21, 2020
Committing to take part in any endurance event is a big step and once you've started training any interruptions to your smooth progression will be unwelcome. Unfortunately injuries and illnesses do occur.
There will be a temptation to ignore these and carry on training...
January 21, 2020
Race preparation is key to success in any event, whether it’s your first, second or just another to add to your expanding list. As you are spending 8-12 weeks preparing for this event you owe it to yourself to top it off with perfect race preparation. Just knowing your...
January 20, 2020
Reading this article will help you get set up correctly and allow you to focus on proper training right away.
If you are new to TrainingPeaks then it is best to get set up on your desktop. Once you are done you will be able to view your planned workouts on the mobile ap...
January 13, 2020
If you are thinking of creating your own strength and conditioning workout for triathlon, you might want to make sure it is well planned and structured, and follows-evidence-based practice. Thanks to Scientific Triathlon, I have put together the following points to hel...
January 10, 2020
Fuel supply
Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of fuel, so they should form a significant part of your diet – around 60 per cent is a good general rule. Stored as glycogen in your muscles and liver, carbohydrate is the fuel your body burns when you train for p...
January 8, 2020
Your threshold run pace (or RSLT, running speed at lactate threshold) is a measure of your current best pace for a 60 minute race. It is a useful benchmark of your running fitness and is often used to create pace-based training zones. You can also discover your Run Thr...
January 2, 2020
Often, athletes forget that transition is a skill in itself and can affect your overall race time by minutes, meaning losing or gaining a few positions. Nailing your skills is an easy way to gain free minutes or seconds in a race, and could be the difference between a...
January 2, 2020
The single most important decision you have to make is which shoes to run in. The wrong shorts may leave you with a bit of chaffing; the wrong drink mix may upset your tummy for an hour or so; the wrong shoes can cause serious and long lasting injuries.
A good pair of...
