Session of the week – Negative split long run
The negative split is a very commonly used term – simply it means running the second half of the run faster than the first.
See below on how to use the run for maximum benefit leading into your next race. The numbers used below a ...
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 ...
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 ...
Session of the week – Five Eights
Great session for triathletes as it allows you to get the necessary swim volume in, whilst mixing it up and focussing on different aspects of your stroke through the use of tools.
The session is designed off 800m intervals but 600m and 400m interv ...
Shoot and miss, rather than not shoot at all.
Aim for the moon and even if you miss you will land among the stars.
Try and fail, rather than not try at all.
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Don’t be afraid to ‘have a crack’… what are you waiting for?
Good luck and ...
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 ...
*ATHLETE RACE REPORT* (grab a cup of tea and enjoy!)
Athlete race reviews / reports can be quite personal… but they are a good way to reflect and learn from a race, the preparation and the outcome in a ‘holistic manner’ – ie. not just whether one PB’d or podiu ...
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 ...
”4, 3, 2, 1”
This is one of my favourite sessions because of its simple, yet diverse nature.
4, 3, 2, 1 is 400m, 300m, 200m, 100m swimming intervals.
It can be used as a warm up, a progressive main session or repeated several times to make up a full swim. It can ...
(avoiding) Post Ironman Blues…
Ironman blues is a term used to describe the lull that often occurs post Ironman… It can be applied to any race or major event in ones life
There are a few things that can be done to help prepare you for this period, and avoid it altogether ...