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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70.2 World Championships 2020 – Taupo 2020

Two Years Til Taupo…

Taupo, New Zealand will host the 2020 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship!

Do you want to be there?

Have you started your planning?

What about training and qualification?

Plan Ahead. Be Prepared. Dream BIG.

#beyourbest

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Open Water Expert… Swim Session Of The Week

A good swim session to try throughout the open water swim season, best done in your wetsuit and if possible, at similar time of day to race day.

A bit of everything including warm up, take out intensity, sustained effort and strength/concentration in the back end.

Distances for Sta ...

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Training…

Training should have the following:

– consistency – specificity – progression / challenges – a focus on SELF improvement

#beyourbest #simplicity

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Goals…

Training should have the following:

– consistency – specificity – progression / challenges – a focus on SELF improvement

#beyourbest #simplicity

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Age Group Tips: AM Training

One of my biggest tips for age group triathletes: train first thing in the morning…

Going a step further; if possible schedule your key sessions for the week in your available morning time slots

Why?

– we are (generally) well rested – exercise is a great sta ...

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Health vs Fitness…

Are you ‘fit’ but lacking your health?

I’m a big believer in health first, then fitness and then chasing performance… I think you can be seen as ‘fit’ but not necessarily healthy, but if this is you you’ve likely missed the point.

Often it’s not training that is ...

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Coaching: An Investment In Yourself

Having a Coach is an investment in yourself and your triathlon journey… You pay a fee for the Coach to be in your corner supporting you and guiding your journey. You may pay weekly, monthly, quarterly but ultimately there is no single thing that you are paying for… the actual ‘progr ...

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