The Do's & Don's of Kona
Kona isn't that far away and with that in mind many athletes who head off to Kona end up making mistakes in the days before the race that...
When to quit or tough it out
No one wants to DNF (Did Not finish) I’ve had my fair share, whether it was because I was advised to by the medical team on the day or if...
How to use a power meter to find your ideal race-day effort.
After the training is done and you’ve successfully arrived at the starting line, one of the biggest determinants of success is the...
Power what?
Power what? A quick guide to help you understand power terminology. If you’re new to training with power, there can be a bit of a...
Embrace the pain
Imagine two runners, Janet and Jill or Bob and Bill, who have identical physical running ability, that is, equal VO2 max values, lactate...
Perfect intervals
High-intensity interval sessions are key for boosting fitness. Here’s how to work them into your training. While endurance buffs often...
6 Things Elite Runners Do
Ever wondered why Elite runners seem to continually improve, why they are continually pushing their boundaries, pushing the times? Here...
Qualifying for an IRONMAN World Championship
The IRONMAN and IRONMAN 70.3 World Championships have come and gone and you may be thinking about how to make it to either the Big Island...
How to Nail the run on an IRONMAN
The marathon is where Ironman dreams die. It is very difficult to run a strong marathon after riding 112 hard miles. In fact, it is...
4 Reasons You Struggle In The Ironman Marathon
So you are a middle of the pack Ironman athlete and wonder where you can make your biggest gains, the answer usually lies in the run....
2017 Triathlon Bike Preview
The triathlon season has come and gone, and no doubt you drooled over a few bikes in T1 this year. Wondering what’s in store for 2017?...
The Primary muscles for cycling and how to train them
Each sport has its own set of primary muscles responsible for the majority of work of the sports specific motion. These primary muscles,...
The Key sessions for Criterium Racing
A crit or criterium, is a fast-paced ever changing road bike race. Most crits are held on a closed circuit and contain short but fast...
Protein for the endurance athlete
There seems to be a constant debate among scientists, coaches and athletes about how to fuel correctly for endurance activities. As we...
The Triathlete's Guide to Carbohydrates
Bagels, gels, fruit, pasta—here's everything you need to know about this important fuel source. Put simply, carbohydrates are starches...
