Who’s In Your Support Team?

If you regularly watch the F1 grand prix, you’ll be familiar with the winner crossing the finish line and then listening to the team radio as he, first off, thanks his pit crew for a fabulous job during the weekend.

Swim, Bike, Run – Ironman Preparation

Swim Session
This is a perfect set for preparing for your Ironman.

After a long warm up the 400’s will help you to groove your Race pace as well as getting used to a fast start:

Psychological Preparation for Ironman

Racing ultra endurance events is as much mental as it is physical. As Mark Allen says “It’s mostly physical leading up to the race, but on race day it’s all about attitude.” You must be equally well prepared in both if you are to have your dream race.

How can you do this?

What’s In Your Swim Bag?

As a swim coach I’m regularly asked by athletes if I can lend them a pair of goggles or a pair of fins. And while I am happy to help if I can, what if I weren’t there? No goggles, in most cases, means no swim!

Review and Analysis of Your Last Ironman Race

Why Review the Race?
To progress as an athlete it is essential that you learn from your experiences. By reviewing and analysing your performances you learn what went well and what you would do differently next time and take the first steps towards setting your goals for the future.

Why Strength And Conditioning Is Important For Your Next IM Race

“I don’t have time to go to the gym”
“I’m a triathlete not a bodybuilder”
“I need endurance not muscles”

These are typical responses of triathletes when asked why they don’t include strength and conditioning (S & C) in their programme.

Creating The Right Training Environment

At a presentation a couple of years ago I asked a room full of potential Ironmen how many of them had consulted with their partner or family before they entered the race?

How To Get The Most From Your Training

Nearly every triathlete that I have met has been very good at getting the training done, especially those training for the long distance. Despite this many of them don’t see

Planning Your Own Programme

Planning your programme is a relatively easy part of the training mix. If this were all that coaching involved then I would be looking for alternative employment along with many others.

Straight Leg Running Drills For Triathlon

In this video Simon introduces two running drill exercises to get your hamstrings singing: straight leg running and kick outs.

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