Getting Started

Getting started is the hardest part… but it is also the most important part.

Once we make a commitment to start then we are on our way.

So, get started. Here are some simple, practical tips to help you out…

For training sessions: – commit to an alarm – ...

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Sleep Tips via YLM Sports Science

Some tips to maximize sleep…

Your cheapest and most effect recovery tool

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Something is better than nothing

Sometimes something is better than nothing for age group triathletes…

It is easy to fall into the trap of not starting a session if we are not going to be able to fulfill the session exactly as prescribed, or making it shorter than the original plan.

But, consistency is key. S ...

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Training Whilst Travelling

Consistency is key, right? So try not to let travel affect this…

I always advise athletes to pack training gear when travelling… whether it be camping, for work, on holiday. If you have it packed it’s an option!

Next, I advise to look at schedule for the week/month ...

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Managing ‘Stress’

A thought on stress…

In a nutshell, stress is stress – no matter whether it’s from exercise or from lifestyle, and the more stress you’re placing on yourself from your lifestyle, the less stress you’ll be able to place on yourself from exercise. – Ben Greenfield

Age grou ...

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Training With A Cold

It happens, so what should you do?

– Don’t panic, it’s normal and it’s ok

– Advise your coach that you are not 100% so they can advise you

– Reduce training load in terms of intensity and duration

– Perhaps try switching your mindset from ...

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Return On Investment

Why is a Triathlon Coach talking about ROI?

We all invest time, effort and money into our chosen sport so we need to think about maximising this like we would with any other investment we make in life…

How?

– Train smart – Recover hard – Be consistent ...

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Intent

Train with intent…

What do I mean?

Age groupers must learn to maximise the training time they have available… This means understanding the purpose of every session and the details of the session and perform them with intent and purpose.

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Maintaining a Healthy Relationship with Training

Train often. Train long. But don’t out train your love of training

– Jamie Edwards (adapted from Julie’s quote below!)

Some tips to avoid burnout: – have a clear, meaningful goal – know your WHY – allow for rest, recovery days/phases – think ...

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Effective Body Management

Body Management

A part of any program should be the body management – this includes rolling, stretching, activation, strength, trigger point therapy, massage, physio etc

As a general rule as training load increases so too should body management work

Try to include mobil ...

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