Salt tablets for runners are one of those confusing topics, not much discussed in the athletic community. Are salt tablets useful or should they be avoided? There is a lot of controversy about rehydrating products, and electrolyte drinks. Both of these serve the function of salt supplementation for the athlete who does a normal workout routine, or lives […]
Best Exercises to Prevent and Treat Achilles Tendon Pain
Achilles tendon pain gives you that sick feeling in the pit of your stomach. It usually happens when you feel invincible, when you are posting the best running times of your season or when you skipped that “rest day” because you were feeling so great. Though, sometimes intense Achilles pain can appear out of the […]
Ketogenic Diet: What Benefit Is There For Athletes?
Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, probably heard the name “keto” or “ketogenic diet” floating around lately. And you’ve probably heard that it’s supposed to cure diseases, improve athletic performance and help you lose weight. How Is The Ketogenic Diet Different To Paleo or Atkins Or Just A Low-Carb Diet? Is there any truth […]
The Best Triathlon Race Day Strategy
Prepare your triathlon race day strategy as throughly as you prepare your weekly training. You write out your weekly training schedule and the record the results in your triathlon training journal. Likewise, your triathlon race day strategy should be thought about, and written out in advance. Know exactly what pace you will swim, cycle and […]
Half Ironman Training and Goal Setting. Are you stepping up to 70.3? How to set your goals then smash them!
Half Ironman training is very specific and needs to be suitably tailored. 70.3 triathlon is many triathlete’s favourite distance. It is certainly a great challenge, maintains awesome fitness and keeps you on your toes in terms of training, nutrition, sleep, productivity and effectiveness. If you have a plan that is well executed, it will allow […]