RACE WEEK MINDSET
RACE WEEK MINDSET Ready to race? Nervous? That’s ok… it’s normal. One thing we find can help settle the nerves is to look back through all the training you HAVE done. (Note: Obviously only works if you’ve done some!) Look at what you have done. Not what was planned. Not what you cou ...
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CARB LOADING
CARB LOADING? Some thoughts on ‘carb loading’ ahead of endurance events. Our general advice for athletes is that carb loading is NOT necessary for the majority of athletes most of the time. Why? Most athletes will taper their training load in an attempt to peak come race day which will n ...
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MORNING ROUTINES
MORNING ROUTINES Morning routines are all the rage right now… but you know the best morning routine? The one that works for you! It should be simple. It should be repeatable. And it should be the one that allows you to arrive to your session fuelled, hydrated and ready to execute the intent of ...
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INFORMATION FILTER – REAL COACHING
INFORMATION FILTER The role of the Triathlon Coach takes on many forms… One that has become increasingly more important is the role of ‘information filter’ The way we get our information has changed! Information and mis-information is at our fingertips everywhere we turn. What was once ...
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Relaxed. Efficient. Fast.
RELAXED IS EFFICIENT. EFFICIENT IS FAST. Focus on being relaxed. Practice being relaxed. When going easy. When going hard. At race pace. Remove tension, embrace discomfort and maximize efficiency. In training and in racing. Relaxed is efficient. Efficient is fast. Be your best. ...
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SUPER SHIELSY!
SHIELSY! Father Of Three Business Owner Age Group Triathlete To say John’s time is limited is an understatement. But, he has athletic goals that are important to him so he finds a way to make it happen. With a newborn at home and a busy work life his training time needs to efficient and ada ...
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GREY ZONE
GREY ZONE? No such thing. There seems to be periodic chatter about a so-called ‘grey zone’ when discussing the intensity distribution of training or endurance sport. There is no zone or range that should be avoided – they all have their place and are appropriate at times. To crea ...
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NAIL THE BASICS
REMINDER! Endurance athletes… Want to improve? Zero in on repeatable habits. Avoid the fads. The basics work. Stick at them. Here’s a good place to start: Lots of endurance work. Go hard at times. Strength train regularly. Sleep! Prioritize your sleep. Fuel to your needs. Eat more frui ...
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AVERAGE
It is not our best training week that defines our fitness and dictates race day performance. Instead it is the sum of our average week. So, work on improving what gets done in an average week. That goes for the frequency & structure, standard sessions and supporting habits. Hack away a ...
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