Specificity In Triathlon

Specificity…

A critical piece of the performance puzzle.

As a general rule:

As you get closer to the race (final 9-13weeks) your training program and the sessions within it should become much more similar to the demands of the event. This includes:

– durati ...

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Comfort Zones…

Note: if you are going to perform to your potential then you’re going to need to get uncomfortable…

The discomfort may come in many forms and there will be times where it is more expected than others but we all have to learn to embrace it and use it to find the next level!

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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Purpose and Execution

Purpose and Execution

Every session has a purpose.

The purpose may change but it is very important.

Nailing a session is about aligning your execution with the focus.

Example session focus: recovery, aerobic capacity, strength endurance.

Train smart and train wi ...

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Session Design!

Still one of my favourite parts of my job (there are a few)

Session design.

I have a massive library of sessions for different needs, goals, athletes, phases, races, purposes etc etc, but, I still love sitting down and getting creative; finding new ways to ensure sessions are engagi ...

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