Why I Coach…

#passion

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Happy New Year!

Consistency is Key.

Injury Prevention allows for consistency.

Simple approaches over extended periods allow for sound athletic development…

Train Smart and Enjoy!

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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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Fuelling for Health, and Performance

Fuelling for health AND performance.

Being an ‘athlete’ doesn’t mean you can ‘eat what you want cos you will burn it off’… but, on the flipside you need to ensure you are fuelling APPROPRIATELY (and eating enough) for the demands of your training, and, l ...

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Buy In…

The best program in the world means nothing if the athlete doesn’t complete the program, or doesn’t ‘buy in’…

The Coach must ensure they are engaging.

The Athlete needs to ensure they engage. With the Coach and the program.

#process

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Accountability

accountability /əˌkaʊntəˈbɪlɪti/ noun 1. the fact or condition of being accountable; responsibility.

A very simple definition but still, to my mind, one of THE most important benefits of having a Coach…

Not just someone telling you what to do, or checking in on you (whi ...

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Too Busy For A Coach?

Too busy for a Coach?

You have a big life. You are time starved. You have a job. A family. A social life. Perhaps lots of travel time…

All the while, your health and fitness are important and you enjoy your hobby. It is a part of your life. A part of you…

So, you ...

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Love Of Triathlon And 2XU Race Two – Sandringham

Today was a nice reminder to me about why I love the sport of triathlon…

It showcased a great community – a morning chatting and cheering with friends, acquaintances, athletes, coaches and staff from the governing body… oh, and a great showing from the JET squad and the w ...

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Patience and Process

Play The Long Game.

Do Not Rush.

Athletic Development Can And Will Take Time.

Focus On Self Improvement, Enjoyment And Education.

Be Your Best.

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