Return to Swimming
On April 12th (hopefully) we will all be able to get back into the pool and resume our ‘full’ triathlon training programmes. The time will go quickly, and there’s plenty that you can do to [...]
On April 12th (hopefully) we will all be able to get back into the pool and resume our ‘full’ triathlon training programmes. The time will go quickly, and there’s plenty that you can do to [...]
Rewind 30 plus years to the late 80’s. September 1987 to be precise. That’s when I started my triathlon journey. After my first event I was hooked, and determined to train hard for a bright [...]
10 days ago I attended the Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit in Boulder, Colorado. As usual they had some excellent speakers and below are some of the gems of information that I picked up. [...]
Imagine training for months, maybe years, with the goal of finishing an Ironman triathlon and then after swimming 3.8km, cycling 180km, and running 42km you miss the cut off by 56 seconds. Would you be [...]
In the last 25 years, I’ve probably coached and worked with around 50 athletes who have qualified to race at Hawaii Ironman World Championships. Whilst each of these athletes have followed a slightly different path [...]
Are you currently trying to improve your swimming in readiness for the 2018 triathlon season? You are not alone. There are two ways to do this. Get fitter - Swim more (increase frequency and or [...]
I'm about to say something controversial. That’s not new for me but this comment might be for you. Are you ready? Triathletes should develop a kick to help not just their swimming, but their entire performance. This [...]