QOTD: Little Actions Trump Big Intentions…

Performance in sport and in life is the sum of all parts.

So whether it is a 20min training session instead of a 40min one because that is all you have time for, or, six very well executed intervals instead of ten mediocre ones

Or,

Going to bed half an hour earlier on five o ...

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Real Performance ‘Hacks’

A list of things that have enough evidence to say it is true:

– Move your body regularly (train) – Avoid processed food and eat when hungry – Stay hydrated – Don’t smoke – Don’t drink much, if at all – Get plenty of sleep

The simplicity is wha ...

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Process and Staying in the moment…

When you sit down to write, sit down to write, not to sell books. When you show up to work, show up to make a contribution, not to get promoted. When you train or compete, do so to get better and master your craft, not to win awards. Process. Process. Process. Simple not easy.

– Brad ...

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JET Return To Swim Protocol

Pools are now starting to open around the country. Great! Time to get stuck into some swimming.

Well yes, but there is no rush. Hurry slowly!

Many have not been swimming consistently for many weeks… months for some. And even if you have been diligent with your swim strength an ...

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Run Warm Up… Or Basic Mobility

Looking For a Simple Pre Run Warm Up?

Or a way to move and break up your work day?

Here is a simple, repeatable and adaptable little routine that gets you moving… and it only takes 5mins.

Give it a go!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYJUqPtNgag

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Periodisation… Well, Kind Of!

Training Phase Progression And Evolution At JET Coaching

Q1 – Jan-March —> Race Specific 2 Q2 – April-June —> Post Season and Prep Phase [WE ARE HERE] Q3 – July-Sept —> Build Phase into Phitness Phase Q4 – Oct-Dec —> Phitness Phase and Race Specifc 1

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Recovery Is Critical

You don’t get faster by training harder… you get faster by recovering better.

– Sleep – (Post Session) Fueling – Hydration – Appropriate intensity distribution – Body management

All come before fancy gadgets and ‘recovery’ products. Get the ...

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Efficiency…

Efficiency is the key to endurance sport performance…

It is about the trade off between your pace and the energy cost required to produce that pace.

Your best way to improve this is by being able to go faster at lower effort / heart rate / power.

There are technical and ...

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Five Point Checklist For All Athletes For Prep Phase / Training Through Global Pandemic…

1. Building General Resilience (Hint: Staple Ride and Runs) – easy, enjoyable, technical, ‘aerobic’, tissue endurance

2. Improving Overall Strength (Hint: Swim Strength, Pilates, General Strength Sessions) – improve range of motion, tissue health, global strength

3 ...

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Are You A Virtual Athlete Or A Real One?

Many athletes around the globe have been forced indoors of late… and rightly so in many cases. But, getting outside in fresh air, amongst nature and in the sunshine is good for us. Good for us as human beings, let alone as ‘athletes’.

So embrace it and take opportunities where yo ...

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