Jack Daniels’ PhD, Formulaic Approach To Periodisation
Jack Daniels PhD, is an iconic American Running coach, whose successful series of books Daniels’ Running Formula now in its Fourth edition has become my bible when planning or periodising an athletes season. Jack Daniels competed and medalled at both the Melbourne and Rome Olympic Games in 1956 and 1960 respectively, as well as being named the World’s Best Coach by Runner’s World. The overriding philosophy of the Daniels’ Running Formula is establishing intensities using the V-Dot system, this article will brush over that with the focus being on how he periodises or structures a season plan into different phases.
View More Jack Daniels’ PhD, Formulaic Approach To PeriodisationChef Ray – Honey Soy & Cashew Stir-Fry
Whipped up in only 20 minutes, this healthy, nutritious meal, tastes delicious and is on the table in no time.
View More Chef Ray – Honey Soy & Cashew Stir-FrySaturday Swim Session: Foundation Swim
Building swimming skills and fitness is important to develop your overall swimming capability. The inclusion of key swimming attributes, kicking, drills and changes in pace make this a great session for foundation skills. This session is will challenge triathletes and open water swimmers and generate improvement.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Foundation SwimFriday Fartlek Run: Athletic Brewing Pacing Ladder
The ability to sustain a high pace is important, especially at the end of a half or full marathon (especially in an Ironman 70.3 or full Ironman). Getting familiar with that high pace can be achieved by having a substantial rest between reps. This session is great for runners and triathletes especially those doing a half marathon or longer.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Athletic Brewing Pacing LadderThursday Training Plan – 20 week Ironman NZ Training Plan
The Ironman New Zealand and Ironman 70.3 New Zealand are great events that is often described as a bucket list Ironman event. When you cross the finish line you will have achieved something special at this great event.
Programmes designed for either beginner or intermediate triathletes who are looking to complete either Ironman NZ or Ironman 70.3 NZ in March next year, these plans will help you achieve your goals.
Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Lactate Tolerance
Improving your lactate tolerance will enable you to sustain threshold pace longer, or recover from top end efforts quicker. So whether it’s attacking a hill or surging a head of your competitors, you will be fitter and more powerful as a result. This session is great for triathletes, road cyclists and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Zwift Academy 2021 Lactate ToleranceTuesday Training Plan: Getting Started With Swimming Beginner Training Plan
When you improve your swimming you will have accomplished something very special.
Designed for Beginner triathletes who are looking to improve their swimming fitness, the primary goal of this training plan is to ENHANCE YOUR swimming.
Rob Sleamaker’s SERIOUS Periodisation
Rob Sleamaker is a sports physiologist with a Masters of Science (MS) degree who developed his SERIOUS Training System back in the 1980’s. This is more holistic approach to training, where his overview targets, not just Physical Preparation, but also Technique, Nutrition, Equipment and Mental Skills to develop overall Optimal Performance. The focus of this article is on Sleamaker’s physical preparation concepts in particular how he periodised his seasons.
View More Rob Sleamaker’s SERIOUS PeriodisationChef Ray – Chicken with Quinoa Tabouli
Packed with flavour and protein for recovery, the quinoa also provides carbs for fuel.
View More Chef Ray – Chicken with Quinoa TabouliSaturday Swim Session: 220’s Pull and Paddle Set
Both Pull Buoy and Paddles are great tools to develop swim specific strength. They are both used within this session to ensure you get the most out of it. This session is will challenge triathletes and open water swimmers and generate improvement.
View More Saturday Swim Session: 220’s Pull and Paddle Set