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The Right Way to Train For Ironman
So, you think you want to train for a triathlon ironman? We haven’t really talked about this topic yet in any great detail yes, so now is a good time. It doesn’t really matter if you are trying to...
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8 Tips and a Secret for Effectvie Cycle Training
Building up your cycling strength is a long term commitment that needs to be made if you are looking for success in the sport. Alongside the time commitment there are many elements of a training...
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10 Low GI Snacks That Taste Delcious!
Now, before we start on this one let me clear my conscience. Under the trades description act I have to point out that not all of this lot taste delicious. For some of these foodstuffs the label...
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11 Personality Traits of Winning Athletes
If you want to be a winning athlete here are 11 personality traits that will help you on your way. If you think you might be lacking then there are countless self help guides out there, just build...
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16 Simple Tips For A Better Swim
1. Style vs substance. Your swimming technique (that’s the style) really matters but you can’t improve technique in isolation. You need to improve your fitness (and that’s the substance) as higher...
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19 Ways to Cause Race Disaster
1) Late night dinner the night before your race: Your body will be unable to complete digesting that late meal properly, especially when pre-race nerves kick in. You’ll end up with poor bowel function...
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Triathlon Smoothie
TROPICAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE 8 ounces fresh galia or cantloupe melon 8 ounces mango 1 banana 125 ml plain yogurt 4 ounces ice cubes 230ml Exotic fruit juice (guava, passion fruit etc) Place in blender and...
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Amino Acids For Athletes
Proteins come from essential amino acids, which are building blocks for the body. If you lack even one of the essential amino acids you not only reduce your body’s ability to build and maintain your...
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Fast Snacks – Gels, Bars, Foods
Most of you should be able to have a workout that isn’t longer than 60 – 90 minutes and need extra nutrition. For those of you who will be working out for a longer period of time than 90 minutes should...
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Getting To Grips With The Paleo Diet
Even though we are now in the 21st century, athletes still have the bodies of the Old Stone Age (Paleolithic). In the past 10,000 years there has really been no significant change to the human genome....
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High Intensity Bike Training
What will High Intensity Training for cycling do for you? The idea behind the high intensity training for cycling just means taking your basic cycling and shaping it up for endurance and getting into...
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History of The Triathlon
The triathlon has been said to have some sort of beginnings in the 1920’s in France. Scott Tinley, a triathlon historian and author, says the origin of the triathlon is attributed to a race that...
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How to Glide Through Your Triathlon Training
About 95% of the triathlon training is very pleasant experience and typically should never include pain of any kind. There will be about 5 – 10% of the time when you will leave your comfort zone to...
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How to Recognize Fatigue
Looking for fatigue during any exercise is not as simple as it would seem possible on the surface. The causes will vary based on the intensity and duration of the exercise done. Your fatigue is...
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Importance of the Run
All there is to say is, no matter what anyone says, it comes down to a run. The old adage “begin with the end in mind” will definitely apply to triathlon training and races. You can always walk the...
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Quick and Effective Running Drills
A faster runner doesn’t just happen naturally. It will require a consistent, focused practice during all the phases of your training. During the general base phase, which was the subject of the last...
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Reaching Peak Form at the Right Time, Pt. 1
Many athletes have an issue in understanding what it means to come into a competitive “form” at the right time for their particular season for when the most important events have been scheduled. Form...
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Reaching Peak Form at the Right Time, Pt. 2
The Peak Mesocycle The Peak mesocycle will typically begin about two to three weeks before the competition. The length will vary based on each sport, the athlete’s fitness level and the nature of...
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Run Less, Run Faster!
Running efficiency training ideas Since the marathon boom in the early 1980’s, the accepted paradigm among the middle and long distance coaches has been doing high-mileage training. Bruce Tulloh...
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Running Form and Footwear
There have always been a new trend when it comes to running in recent years, especially when it comes to barefoot running and forefoot running. Likewise, there have been many shoe manufacturers who...
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