Running, Triathlon
September 11, 2018
Blisters, Chafing and Black Toenails. The Ugly Side Of Running
Blisters, chafing and black toenails are not only ugly, they're painful and can prevent you from performing at your best. Here's how to prevent and treat them.
Running, Triathlon
August 28, 2018
Why Mileage Is Important (But Not That Important)
There’s more to running fast than the mileage you run. If you fixate on a specific session or weekly mileage target, you may be doing yourself a disservice.
Running, Triathlon
August 14, 2018
Consistency Is The Ultimate Performance Enhancer
Consistency is the ultimate performance enhancer. When you apply these six strategies, you'll become a more consistent and faster athlete.
Lifestyle
July 31, 2018
Sleep Your Way To Better Performance
Good quality sleep is an often overlooked requirement for any athlete looking to perform at their potential in training and racing. Here's why!
Running, Triathlon
July 17, 2018
5 Interesting Lessons From Olympic Triathlete Tony Dodds
These are 5 lessons Olympian Tony Dodds wishes he'd known at the start of his professional triathlon career.
Running, Triathlon
July 3, 2018
Why Hills Are Speedwork In Disguise
1972 Olympic marathon champion, Frank Shorter, once said that hills are speedwork in disguise. It's a great quote, here's why!
Running, Triathlon
June 19, 2018
Heart Rate Monitors: Wrist-Based vs. Chest Straps
If you want to train with a heart rate monitor, you have a decision to make. Should you use a wrist-based monitor or a chat strap?
Mindset
June 5, 2018
How To Enjoy Your Running (And Any Other Exercise)
If you want to enjoy your running (and any other exercise), think less about the outcome and more about the process. The joy is found in the process.
Lifestyle
May 17, 2018
Is Social Media, Whatsapp And Other Digital Stimulation Ruining Your Recovery?
Do you spend a lot of time on your phone? My guess is that you do.
While this might be good for their business, it's not great for your training.
Running, Triathlon
May 3, 2018
How To Determine Your Ideal Hydration Plan
When you know these numbers, it’s easy to customise a hydration plan that will improve the quality of your training and recovery.
Triathlon
April 19, 2018
6 Skills That Improve Your Triathlon Performance (Without Additional Training)
It’s easy to think that the only way to improve your racing is to do more training
More volume
More intensity
More effort…
It’s the go-to
Running, Triathlon
April 5, 2018
Why You Should Learn From (Not Copy) Other Athletes
“But that is what [insert athlete name here] is doing.”
It’s something I hear from the athletes I coach and from the athletes I don’t.
It seems everyone is comparing themselves to others and looking for the next hack that will take their performance to the next level.
Running, Triathlon
March 22, 2018
7 Important Lessons From 10-Years As A Professional Coach
After 10-years as a professional coach, our founder Ben Pulham shares 7 important lessons he has learned helping athletes to become faster and healthier.
Lifestyle
March 8, 2018
Monitor Fitness And Fatigue By Measuring Resting Heart Rate
Measuring resting heart rate each morning can help you monitor aerobic fitness and how you’re recovering from your last hard session.
Running, Triathlon
February 22, 2018
4 Simple Steps To Become A Better Fat Burner
I want you to be lean, energetic and able to race at a high percentage of your maximum pace for a long time
To do that, I need you to be able to
Running, Triathlon
February 8, 2018
Why Training Easier Helps You Race Faster
“To race fast, you have to train hard”
It’s a message we see in our Strava feed, countless books, social media posts, blog posts and videos of
Lifestyle
January 25, 2018
Why Eating Less Carbs And More Fat Can Help Your Health And Performance
I ended my racing career at the end of 2007 as a carbo-loaded athlete
Over many years, the dietitians I worked with had all advocated a high carb,
Lifestyle
January 11, 2018
4 Things You Can Do Every Day To Improve Your Recovery
A lot of athletes are under the impression that training makes them better I mean, why wouldn’t they believe that It sounds so logical
You
Running, Triathlon
December 28, 2017
Why You’re Not Losing Weight When You Run (And What To Do About It)
“I run regularly”
“I watch what I eat”
“And I can’t lose any weight”
These are words directly from our client’s mouths I’d like to
Running
December 14, 2017
A Coach’s Thoughts On His Terrible Race
In my last post, I shared how having a bad race can make you a better athlete
The post started
Not every race can go to plan Sometimes you
