Strength Training Sequencing
We often have dilemmas within Triathlon of trying to fit three disciplines plus strength training and recovery into a training schedule…. we have to prioritise within our schedule what the focus is - what comes first and last within our training day and how that might adjust throughout our annual plan.
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Race Warm Ups and Cool Downs - Are they necessary?
Warm ups and cool downs have certainly been an ingrained part of sports life since I can remember, and I know this has been the case since well before my time.
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No Race in the Calendar? No Problem!
In the driven and ambitious athletic society that we live in, it seems at times the success of our training is only ever measured by our race results and equally, at times, we can find it difficult to train without a race on the horizon.
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The Running Shoe Debate
Running shoes are forever evolving, sometimes for the sell factor and often for performance gains.
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KONA 2019 - A Review
Another Kona is in the books but was it the same or was it different from previous incarnations of the race.
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To Train Or Not To Train
I have a set session, but I feel terrible, what do I do…
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Your Triathlon Questions Answered - II
Open Water Swimming. Dietary Goals. Nutrition or Pacing? TSS.
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Your Triathlon Questions Answered - I
Heavy sweating. Pre-race gut issues. Rehydrating. Mental toughness.
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Tim Brazier Joins Fitter
High Performance and Olympic Games Triathlon Coach Tim Brazier joins forces with Bevan McKinnon to create a powerful coaching partnership under the FITTER banner.
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Endurance Training and Individual Thresholds
Building a training plan around your individual thresholds will go a long way to developing your endurance and speed as an athlete.
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Fuelling for Recovery
Chronic endurance training may increase cardiovascular fitness and muscular endurance, but over time, without proper nutrition and recovery, will wear down muscle tissue and suppress your immune system
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The Triathlon Swim - Improving Economy
Open water swimming suits a higher stroke rate than pool swimming yet many swim coaches are still putting undue emphasis on a 'high elbow' technique.
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Kona World Champs 2016 - Bevan's Race Review
I started 2016 with 3 major triathlon goals...
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