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 …
Three top tips for new triathletes to make rapid improvement
Some new triathletes may be starting from ground zero, with no experience in swim, bike or run. If this is you welcome to the brilliant sport of triathlon. Others of you may be top competitors in one or more of …
How to become F.A.S.T
Train easy … and hard The track sessions this week were a microcosm of everything I believe is important in triathlon. I always see the time I’m able to spend with people as precious. Like most coaches I might only …
Extreme Cycle Roller Training
I thought this new challenge might amuse you all. In fact it is a fusion of sports that could help keep you interested on those long indoor sessions when the weather is appalling outside or maybe your partner / mum …
Terrific Transitions
For the last few Friday evenings I‘ve had a great time coaching Wakefield Junior Triathletes. They meet at Thornes Park Athletic Track for a 90 minute bike session. Yes, 90 minutes! Up to 30 intrepid young triathletes age 8 – …
10 top tips for getting lean
Many triathletes ask me the same questions about what they would like to achieve in the forthcoming season. They are usually linked to the triathletes holy grail: How to achieve the 3 F’s – Get fitter, faster, and finner. After years of …
The Elite Sporting Techniques of Stephen Potter
It is about time we introduced the work and techniques of one of the great sports philosophers to triathlon. At age 16 I came across his writing and his ideas instantly resonated with a young impressionable athlete. The book was …
The Gunnar Bourg Scale (Rate of Perceived Exertion)
RPE Heart Rate (% Max) Description Talk Test Level 1 < 80% Active recovery Able to have a chat Level 2 80-89% Aerobic threshold Harder to breath but you can still talk if you concentrate Level 3 90-94% Tempo …
Optimum Pacing
When I arrived at the gym I noticed an old friend using the treadmill. He is a wise, highly experienced fell runner and always uses the machine on its highest incline setting. What was unusual on this occasion was his …
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