Power to The People Part 1
Power Meter Basics Part one of our guide to power meters; take a look if you are considering taking the plunge! Power meters have become so much more accessible over the past few years due to lower prices and higher availability. The inclusion of estimated power from the likes of Zwift, Trainerroad etc., have also […]
Recovery – Why It’s Not Just About Getting More Sleep!
Recovery, why it’s not just about getting more sleep! In this article, we discuss proper recovery and how it’s not only sleep that is vital to recovery. Why Do We Need To Recover? One of the most important aspects of training for any endurance sport is allowing your body to recover properly. Without adequate […]
What Is Aerobic Decoupling, And Why Is It Important?
What is aerobic decoupling, and why is it important? In this article, our resident sports scientist, Coach Chris, introduces the concept of Aerobic Decoupling and discusses ways to find, identify, monitor and improve it. What Is It? Aerobic decoupling is a way to measure aerobic economy when riding or running. As aerobic endurance is vital […]
Tips for Deliberate Swim Practice
Tips for Deliberate Swim Practice Coach Chris discusses swimming skill and how it can be developed effectively, and how to avoid the typical pitfalls of technique practice that most newer atheltes fall into. Swimming for a triathlon can be quite a daunting experience for those new to the sport, especially if their knowledge of swimming […]
Training for an Ironman – Cycling
Training for an Ironman Cycling In this article, we look at the cycle section in an Ironman and how you can train for your first foray in to long-distance! We look at how you can structure your rides, what to include and how much time you need to dedicate to training Training for Ironman can […]
Training & Nutrition As Tools
Training & Nutrition as tools This article looks at some actionable advice that will help improve your health, fitness and wellbeing, without too much dedication or time! We live in times where fitness has become a massive trend, and paradoxically, fewer people consider it essential, giving way to other things to get on top of […]
Training for an Ironman – Running
Training for an Ironman Running In this article we look at how you can train for the Ironman run and what strategies you can use to ensure you can cover the distance and not get injured. Training for Ironman can be a daunting prospect, so we’ve put together a how-to guide for the run to […]
What is Heart Rate Training
What is heart rate training This article discusses the benefits and limitations of heart rate training to help you train better and smarter. Heart Rate Training, why is it important? What is heart rate? – Your heart rate is the speed at which your heart is pumping the blood around the body, measured in beats per […]
5 Tips For A Faster Transition
5 Tips for a faster transition Race Day Tips We spend hours per week training hard for our races, making every little gain we can in being fitter, better swim technique, more aero bike, yet we then spend 5 minutes in transition fighting with our wetsuit or forget to take our energy gels with us […]
Training for an Ironman – Swimming
Training for an Ironman Swimming In this article, we discuss some of the basics of swim training for a beginner Ironman. We look at how you can structure your sessions, how many a week and for how long to help you on your way to your first Ironman 226 Training for Ironman can be a […]