Ironman triathlon training: this is a phrase that conjures up either much respect or much dread! It was a joke in our triathlon club that Ironman triathletes were either single- or about to be! There is generally a major increase in training hours once you consider doing 70.3 and especially a full Ironman triathlon training. But […]
How to Taper for Triathlon for maximal gain
Learning how to taper for triathlon effectively is a critical skill to learn in triathlon training. Many things in life seem to be a paradox! As triathlete, you have been told for months that the way to get faster and stronger is to push your body harder, faster and out of its comfort zone. Then […]
Mental Toughness in Triathlon: Do what others do NOT do
Mental toughness in triathlon is an important skill to acquire along the way. Though everyone is trying to out swim, out bike and out run each other, the FASTEST way to success is to do what others do NOT do. As I often talk about- there are many more disciplines in triathlon than just swim, […]
The best triathlon training plan can get destroyed by this threat all around us…
You have an awesome triathlon training plan. You have followed it to the letter and are seeing great gains in triathlon performance. But biggest threat to an awesome performance is not punctures on the bike leg, it is not running out of your favourite gel en route, it is not even your secret “lack of stretching” […]
Ironman Triathlon Race Day Hacks
Ironman triathlon is a particular beast and a VERY long day out. Make sure as well as training like a demon, you also take advantage of as many hacks as you can. Learn the tricks ahead of time, not when it is too late. My friend Rebecca was doing London triathlon. It was her first […]
Improve Your Running Speed With My 2 Favourite Run Hacks
Improve running speed does not have to take a long time! Got your training schedule cleverly designed in advance but still can’t fit it all in? Life keeps throwing unexpected demands on you? Funnily enough the two fastest and best ways to improve running speed can actually save you time as well So try at least one […]
Best triathlon training but why am I so tired all the time? (just don’t tell anyone!)
Best triathlon training comes in many forms. Of course there are general principles we all stick to but there is so much variation in terms of volume, intensity, diet, sleep and other commitments that everyones experience is quite different. Tell anyone you are a triathlete, and instantly they will have many assumptions about you. I’m […]
Road Bike Skills: 12 Cycling Secrets to Sneak Ahead of the Pack
Road bike skills are so important to gain time and distance on your competitors. Learn these top 12 cycling secrets to get faster and quicker.Not many people focus on the technique of cycling. It is easy enough to get a bike and start cycling and simply do more and more mileage as your fitness improves. […]
Road Cycle Training: The IronMan Triathlete who ONLY cycled in his garage
Road cycle training only works well if you cycle on the roads! A good friend of mine signed up for an Ironman triathlon last year. He was a decent swimmer and good runner. He also loved playing cricket- so he was a master of 22 yard (20 meter) sprints (running between wickets) but he also […]
Triathlon Swim Gear Secrets: A few tips to make your swim so much easier
Triathlon swim gear: How hard could it be? Just grab your swim-suit and go! But like all things triathlon- as race day approaches, there is so much to think about, prepare and plan. The sure fire way to have a bad race is to trash the swim, then find it difficult to recover for the […]
