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Jan 6
1 min

Thinking about getting an online coach?

Here are some pros and cons...in just under 5 mins. Grab your cuppa and see if it's for you!

Jan 1
5 min

A women's guide to your first triathlon

So, you've taken the plunge and committed yourself to your first triathlon, what next? With four sports in one (swim, bike, run, transiti...

Dec 28, 2020
1 min

Got a walking challenge coming up next year?

Not everyone is into triathlon or running. For many of you, walking is your main form of exercise and a walking challenge is a great way ...

Dec 28, 2020
1 min

Easy strength workout for triathletes

One aspect of training that is often neglected by many triathletes is strength and conditioning. In my mind, this includes core, balance,...

Dec 15, 2020
4 min

How to lose fat and keep it off!

Eat plenty of protein Protein is essential when trying to losing weight / fat for a few reasons. Protein helps you keep that all-importan...

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Dec 15, 2020
2 min

Build a strong core

A strong body starts with a strong core, but did you know your core is so much more than just your 'six pack'? Your core is a complex ser...

Dec 13, 2020
3 min

Why more running might be slowing you down

Many experienced, regular runners find that the more they run, the slower they get. As contradictory as it seems, this slackening pace ...

Dec 9, 2020
3 min

Are you overtraining??

As runners, triathletes, sportspeople, or even training in the gym, we love to get a tough workout done and often push through tiredness ...

Dec 9, 2020
6 min

You're a runner? Here's what you should eat

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...

Dec 1, 2020
2 min

Calculating your running thresholds

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 ...

Dec 1, 2020
3 min

Oregon Circuits - Big bang for your running buck!

Taking their name from the University of Oregon where they were apparently first conceived, these sessions entail a measured balance of ...

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Nov 24, 2020
3 min

I've just done a workout, what should I eat?

The answer lies in the sort of training that you have just completed, and what your aims are (weight loss, gain, maintenance?), which mea...

Nov 24, 2020
17 min

At the end of a long, unusual summer in the Northern Hemisphere, how can you prepare for next year?

Triathletes that have successful race seasons consistently do two things very well: 1) Master their winter triathlon training 2) Eliminat...

Nov 9, 2020
2 min

Find your THING in 2021

Life is busy, I know, and at times, trying to achieve that elusive work/life balance can feel like an uphill battle. Keeping up with the ...

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Nov 1, 2020
1 min

Land-based swimming exercises

Here we go again! For those of you who again find themselves without a pool to swim in, here are some land-based exercises you can add i...

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Oct 24, 2020
3 min

What is CSS?

If you don't know already, your CSS (Critical Swim Speed) is your threshold pace when swimming. It's roughly the pace you can swim a flat...

Oct 24, 2020
3 min

How to run faster off the bike

Triathlon has evolved into many distances and formats since its creation, but one of the biggest challenges has always been the ability t...

Oct 24, 2020
3 min

Strength training for endurance athletes....here's what you should do!

Lifting heavy weights to improve endurance performance might seem counter intuitive, but it can benefit distance athletes more than you m...

Oct 24, 2020
3 min

The benefits of plyometrics to your running speed

You're a runner and its getting tough. You don't seem to be getting any quicker, yet you are pounding the pavements 3-4 times per week. S...

Oct 23, 2020
4 min

Confused by TrainingPeaks metrics?

This easy guide will help you to understand what the graphs and numbers mean, and allow you to have a more constructive discussion with y...

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