This blog will help you in using Critical Swim Speed in your triathlon training. There is also a training set to help develop your feel for CSS.
Case study: GB Age Group Triathlete Colin Pink
I think many will know that last week I was lucky enough to be able to race in a British vest at the World Age Group Championships. Certainly any of you that are Facebook friends will be well aware due ...
Why your open water swim training should be more than just doing laps
It’s a habit. Turn up to Pugneys and other open water swim venues, leap in and swim. We see it every session. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this if your goal is simply to enjoy open water swimming. If …
Brand Yorkshire Wellness Conference 2015
Saturday May 16th 2015 Presentation at 12:20 Free entry click here to register for a ticket or register at the event Brand Yorkshire Wellness Conference 2015 website Stop perfecting bad fitness habits Become a self-aware exerciser We all know the …
Self-aware triathlete 2: Training mindset
I caught up with Nick Marriot, legendary swim coach this week. As usual we were talking ‘coaching’. Both of us believe our role as coaches is to help triathletes become self-aware. How do you help people develop a ‘feel’ for …
Base training period
For those of you racing in the summer you will now be in your base training period. We are training to train rather than training to race. This phase will last until about 12 weeks before you’re a race. In …
The importance of evaluating your training and regular testing for triathletes of all abilities
Tonight we are going to do a 5km and 800m timed run at the athletics track. Since few of us can afford the time or expense involved in scientific testing of our levels of fitness (VO2 max etc) in a …
Cycle Hill Climb perfect winter training
Cyclists delight in riding up hill. When I say ‘delight’ I am using the term whilst sitting in a warm room with a nice cup of tea well after having completed the ride. During the climb I seem to recollect …
7 compelling reasons for taking part in a weekly track running session
As we return from the autumn training break our track running sessions resume this week. Let me give you some compelling reasons to add a track session to your training plan. We coaches see remarkable improvements in running ability and …
The self-aware athlete
Introduction A key part of coaching is to help people become aware. Let me give an example. I thought I was a reasonable age group swimmer until I asked someone to video me swimming in a private swimming pool. Suddenly …