Reverse Periodisation For Triathlon

Reverse periodisation for triathlon

Periodisation is the principle of adapting a training load over an extended period… 12 months or a ‘season’ is the common time frame used.

Periodisation is about manipulating different factors, such as intensity and duration of sessions base ...

Continue reading

Nutrition and Fueling Part 4

Nutrition and Fuelling Part 4

This a four part blog on both day-to-day nutrition and fuelling for the age group triathlete

In summation of the last four weeks here are some key points:

– Day-to-day nutrition is separate to fuelling for training and performance – D ...

Continue reading

Nutrition and Fueling – Part 3

Nutrition and Fuelling Part 3

This a four part blog on both day-to-day nutrition and fuelling for the age group triathlete

Over the last couple of weeks we have looked at daily nutrition as well as fuelling around exercise and training habits.

Fuelling for recovery!

Re ...

Continue reading

Nutrition and Fuelling – Four Part Blog

Nutrition and Fuelling

This a four part blog on both day-to-day nutrition and fuelling for the age group triathlete

Part 1

Firstly, understand there are two parts to this – day-to-day nutrition and fuelling for training, performance and recovery.

Day to day nutr ...

Continue reading

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 – ...

Continue reading

Sleep Tips via YLM Sports Science

Some tips to maximize sleep…

Your cheapest and most effect recovery tool

Continue reading

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 ...

Continue reading

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 ...

Continue reading

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 ...

Continue reading

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 ...

Continue reading