Participating in a triathlon is a monumental achievement, regardless of whether it’s your first or your fiftieth. The rush of crossing the finish line, the satisfaction of achieving a personal best, or simply the relief of finishing a challenging race is unmatched. But once the euphoria fades and your body starts to recover, it’s essential to engage in one of the most crucial parts of your training cycle: post-race analysis.
Read MoreWhen it comes to preparing for race day, every detail counts, and nutrition is no exception. The food and fluids you consume in the days leading up to and on race day can significantly impact your performance. This blog post will explore strategic nutrition tweaks that can help optimize your energy, improve endurance, and enhance overall race day performance.
Read MoreWelcome to the thrilling world of triathlon! As the spring racing season approaches, the anticipation and excitement can be almost palpable, especially if you're gearing up for your very first event. Preparing for a triathlon, with its unique blend of swimming, cycling, and running, can be daunting, but with the right last-minute preparations, you can approach the start line with confidence and readiness.
Read MoreSafety is paramount in every aspect of triathlon training, but it takes on added significance when you transition from the pool to open water. The unpredictability of natural environments can pose unique challenges and potential hazards. This section offers essential safety tips to ensure that your early season swims are not only effective but also secure.
Read MoreWhen you're transitioning to open water swimming, having the right gear is as crucial as the training itself. Not only does it enhance your performance, but it also ensures safety and comfort in the vast, chilly waters. Let's dive into the essential gear every intermediate triathlete should consider, along with a few humorous insights to keep things light!
Read MoreOpen water swimming demands a high level of stamina and strength due to its natural resistance and the need for prolonged effort. To build these capabilities, focus on incorporating specific training sessions that enhance endurance and muscle strength.
Read MoreWelcome back to the water, triathletes! As the season shifts and the chill in the air begins to thaw (although here in my neck of the woods it’s still pretty crispy!), the call of the open water becomes irresistible. For those of us passionate about triathlon, this signals an exhilarating transition—moving from the controlled environment of a pool to the dynamic, often unpredictable realms of lakes, oceans, and rivers.
Read MoreI will be focusing on the success of the British team and how it was achieved. It is no secret that
the British triathlon is a real powerhouse when it comes to top-level triathlon competitions. I am
taking a deep look at how they do it, and then I am taking a look at what the other successful tri-
nation countries do, like France, Norway, and the USA. By the end, I will have identified key
factors that go into that medal-winning formula.
Read MoreThe race season is a time to prepare for racing. But how do we do that?
The following are the main items that you should be focusing on during the race season:
Read MoreDoing things that make you dislike yourself is way too common.
How many times have you done something foolish, then sat on the couch at night, binging Netflix and inhaling a tub of ice cream to eat away the guilt? Did it work? I doubt it. Most likely, you disliked yourself even more the next morning.
Read MoreUnless you are an Olympic triathlete who is trying to be the best in the world (and even then there is truth to this rule), there is not much point comparing yourself to where others are today.
The incredible thing about sport (and most things in life, actually) is that you can become better at it over time. Life is one, big opportunity for us to improve our ability to run, bike, swim, work, play, love, create - everything you do can be improved.
Read MoreMany of you have heard of the idea that you are the sum of your 5 closest friends, or the 5 people you spend the most time with. This was the idea of American businessman, Jim Rohn, who believed that our lives mirror the lives of those who we spend the most time with. There is some truth to this principle.
Ken Coleman, a high-profile career coach, has taken this idea from Rohn and turned it into a blueprint used to increase the number of amazing opportunities popping up into one’s life pathway.
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