Consistency… What does it really mean?

Consistency… what does it really mean?

Well let’s start with what it doesn’t mean… it doesn’t mean having to do back to back ‘race blocks or race builds’ and, it certainly doesn’t mean flogging oneself day in and day out!

Consistency is about adding little p ...

Are you simply punching the clock?

Training is about maximising positive adaptations from the physical load and stress we place on the body…

To maximise this process you must have appropriate stimulus combined with adequate rest and recovery. To that point each session will have a purpose – some will be about c ...

INVESTMENT

Investment

Choosing a Coach is important and should be taken seriously…

Having a Coach is an investment in yourself and your athletic journey.

You need to choose someone who cares as much (if not more) about you as you do.

And realize that it is not all about at ...

Running for Triathlon

Running For Triathlon…

Triathlon is SWIMBIKERUN and we should train accordingly

Some of the best ways to improve your run (off the bike) include being SWIM fit and strong on the BIKE.

Then we can look at frequency of running and some specifics of programming such as run ...

Not Everyday Is Champions Day

A good one from Chrissie Wellington and a message worth repeating…

Not all sessions are champion sessions, not all sessions we feel great, and that is ok because not all sessions are or need to be key sessions.

So don’t let a less than ideal session define you, your day or y ...

Organisation For Success – Triathlon and Life

I am an advocate for morning training… especially for age groupers and especially for age groupers with busy lives. Why? Well, first thing in the morning provides the most certainty regarding allocation of time to train, which facilitates consistency, and importantly; sets up the body and m ...