Alison SmithApr 33 minWhat's your favourite swim aid?As coaches, we have swimmers coming up to us all the time asking for advice on the best gear to improve their swimming. There are loads...
Alison SmithFeb 193 minDrink, anyone?When preparing for a big race like a triathlon, it's easy to see alcohol as something of a comfort blanket, especially after a hard...
Alison SmithFeb 103 minI love my Tuesday night track sessionsDuring Eluid Kipchoge’s build-up to the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, where the Kenyan legend became the first human to break the sub-two-hour...
Alison SmithJan 85 minWhy and how runners should squatA strong lower body powers your stride and wards off injury. Incorporating resistance moves like squats into your strength-training...
Alison SmithOct 12, 20214 minWhy to train with a power meter and how to get the most out of them for your training.Power meters are not just tools for the elites. Everyone from a Kona-bound triathlete to a Gran Fondo enthusiast to those just riding...
Alison SmithJul 15, 20213 minSleep and exerciseWe’ve all had those days where our workout seems a whole lot harder than usual. You push yourself but it feels like there’s just no gas...
Anita BeanJun 9, 20213 minWhat and When to Eat Before a Workout?Fuelling your body with the right nutrients before exercise will give you the energy you need to perform at your best. A pre-workout...
Alison SmithMay 6, 202117 minSo, race season is over and Winter is coming, what do you do now??Triathletes that have successful race seasons consistently do two things very well: 1) Master their winter triathlon training 2)...
Alison SmithApr 6, 20214 minIncrease your running efficiency by working your buttIf you use the posterior leg muscle chain correctly while jogging, you can not only gain speed, but also practice injury prevention. ...
Alison SmithMar 5, 20213 min10 things you need to know about drafting on a bikeIt works And not just an ‘elite sportsperson’, 0.001 of a second amount of working. The difference it makes is huge: the rider drafting ...
Alison SmithMar 5, 20211 minDoes eating in the evening make you fat??In everyday life, the time of day is not the determining factor, but the food itself. We constantly hear talk about how eating in the...
Alison SmithMar 3, 20214 minGetting started with an online training planReading this article will help you get set up correctly and allow you to focus on proper training right away. If you are new to...
Alison SmithFeb 24, 20212 minA simple way to work out your training zonesThe Karvonen formula is one of the bests that can be used to define your heart rate zones and anaerobic threshold. It is based on the...
Alison SmithFeb 24, 20214 minYour body position when swimmingOnce again I am enlisting the help of Swimsmooth for this blog post (why invent the wheel when they have a very good one already?!) Most...
Alison SmithFeb 18, 20214 minEfficiency drills on the bikeDrills are Not Just for Base Season Though often relegated to base training phases, on-the-bike drills should have a place in your...
Alison SmithFeb 17, 20212 minBubble - bubble - breatheI am a huge advocate of Swimsmooth. Not only does British Triathlon use their coaching methodology for the BTF coaching courses, Paul...
Alison SmithFeb 5, 20213 min4 common strength training mistakes athletes makeOver the years of playing or participating in any sport, our body goes through changes and adaptations to help us better get into the ...
Alison SmithFeb 3, 20212 minTo carb or not to carb....?Carb has become a four-letter word, even among active women who are increasingly becoming grain and starch phobic. We can't just...
Alison SmithFeb 3, 20211 minCore workoutIf you're finding the usual plank and your standard core workouts too easy these days, after months of lockdown workouts or routine gym...
Alison SmithFeb 3, 20212 minYour best running tips: Preparation1. Have A Plan Whether your aim is simply to finish your first proper race or smash your marathon personal best, you need a plan or...