Ali’s Adventure – Mixing Things Up
The weather has been pretty amazing leading into autumn with it being dry and sunny here at the top of the South. I’ve dragged in…
View More Ali’s Adventure – Mixing Things UpSaturday Swim Session: Paddles & Pull Buoy To Improve Your Specific Swim Strength
Using hand paddles by themselves or in combination with a pull buoy will help develop your specific swimming strength. This session uses both and is perfect for Ironman and Olympic distance triathletes or people doing longer ocean swims.
View More Saturday Swim Session: Paddles & Pull Buoy To Improve Your Specific Swim StrengthFriday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Race Pace K’s
Doing 1km reps is very popular with triathletes and runners to improve speed. This is a perfect session for runner’s and triathlete’s running 10km races. Doing it ~10 days prior to an important 10km as a great session.
View More Friday Fartlek Run: Special K’s – Race Pace K’sClatters Chatter: Training So Far
Well this week is my third week under Coach Ray. Being under his wing has been a thoroughly enjoyable experience and I have enjoyed every…
View More Clatters Chatter: Training So FarBook of the Month May – The Triathlete’s Training Bible
This book is a staple on my bookshelf and I’ve owned all editions buying my first one back in the day whilst I was at University. It is full of plenty of theory and methodology about how to periodise training plans and gives real time examples of programmes and how to structure them for individuals.
View More Book of the Month May – The Triathlete’s Training BibleWednesday Windtrainer Workout: Shayne Gaffney’s Sweet Spot
Spending time at or near your FTP/Threshold intensity will develop your aerobic function and ability to sustain a higher intensity. This session combines intervals at or near threshold with a short rest. This session is perfect for all cyclists including triathletes and mountain bikers.
View More Wednesday Windtrainer Workout: Shayne Gaffney’s Sweet SpotUltraHumps: ANZAC Day Abroad
For this article I have decided to stay away from discussing training, not because I haven’t done any training, because I definitely have. This week…
View More UltraHumps: ANZAC Day AbroadLisa’s Journey, Week 48: Tuning Into Nature
The kids, dog and I decided to take an ANZAC day bush walk. It was such a beautiful day and I enjoyed walking the track…
View More Lisa’s Journey, Week 48: Tuning Into NatureMikes Middle Distance Magic: On Track For The Next One!
After a weekend of training disasters for many reasons I had a good talking to myself, a moan to Ray to get some things off…
View More Mikes Middle Distance Magic: On Track For The Next One!Ali’s Adventure: Specificity Of Training
The closer I get to racing the more specific I try and get my sessions, particularly as the next race is on gravel. Trying to…
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