Preparing for race day…
As the race season, your next event or your A race gets closer you should consider everything that will help you be best prepared for the demands of the race.
This includes; pacing, nutritional strategy and bike choice / position.
So it may mean ...
Tip: Move!
Our lives are more sedentary than ever and it is not good for us!
So, move… move as part of your commute, take regular breaks at work to move, incorporate movement ‘snacks’ into your day, organise a walking meeting… At the very least; reduce your s ...
Generally, the simple things work… There isn’t a magic formula and there are no secret sessions. The one per-centers are useless without a solid foundation.
Nail the basics.
Befriend the fundamentals.
Keep it simple.
#simplicity
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Session of the week…
This is one of my favorite sessions and is often a subset of longer swims session as well.
The version below is a great options for ‘time-poor’ or busy age group triathletes…
I like it because it is short and sharp, but it is also ...
Try not to evaluate training performance day to day, or even week to week… Think of the bigger picture and think longer term. For example, month to month, or, per race block…
This is what consistency is all about… training, adaption and improvement over time.
A mi ...
Some motivation in the form of accepting the reality for everyone!
JD knocked out a half distance PB up at Sunshine Coast 70.3 with a 4.48. Not bad at 56 years of age and >10 years in the sport.
On face value it would seem he wasn’t at his best as he has had a few ups and downs ...
Had some great food whilst traveling Europe…
And it was refreshing to see lots of options for the health conscious
Including those with specific requirements (gluten free, vegetarian etc)
Was impressed with the salads in Greece… the portion size was fantastic. An ...
We have all heard of quality over quantity… But what does it really mean?
Some self reflection of late along with some guidance from additional learning / personal development has lead me to consider this from an endurance athletes standpoint.
Regardless of ones view on the v ...
One for the Coaches and the athletes…
Are you Uncoachable.
Quote from article by Matt Fitzgerald.
http://8020endurance.com/are-you-uncoachable/
#actoffaith
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