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 ...
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 ...
Geelong 70.3 results! 🚀
The JET-Pack descended on Geelong over the weekend… We had six tackle the 70.3 solo and 11 athletes come together to form four super teams…
Sophie bashed out a half distance PB in 5.21; this girl just gets the job done! The two Rob Ks made a we ...
Racing soon?
Remember, you want to arrive at the start line fit, excited and FRESH… There is no point in being fit but fatigued (mentally or physically)
Set yourself up for success but being smart and pragmatic in your final approach to race day.
Generally less is best, ...
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 ...
Vegetables…
You can’t go wrong with eating more vegetables – regardless of your food choices or preferences!
Lots of colour, lots of variety; for HEALTH and PERFORMANCE
#healthyathletes
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Some food for thought…
A good way to look at anything ahead of us.
Reminded me of how I advise athletes to approach race day… do your best with what you have got on the day ( #beyourbest )
So even if you only have 6/10 – give all of that 6/10 and make the mo ...
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 ...
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 ...
Coaches take note… it is not about you!
Great quote below but also a nice reminder about what Coaching is really all about.
For the betterment of our industry as a whole, but also to the benefit of athletes and ‘mentees’ everywhere there is a powerful message here.
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