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Increase your running efficiency by working your butt
If you use the posterior leg muscle chain correctly while jogging, you can not only gain speed, but also practice injury prevention. ...
Alison Smith
Apr 6, 20214 min read


10 things you need to know about drafting on a bike
It works And not just an ‘elite sportsperson’, 0.001 of a second amount of working. The difference it makes is huge: the rider drafting ...
Alison Smith
Mar 5, 20213 min read


Your body position when swimming; Swim Smooth
Once again I am enlisting the help of Swim Smooth for this blog post (why invent the wheel when they have a very good one already?!) Most...
Alison Smith
Feb 24, 20215 min read


Efficiency drills on the bike
Drills are Not Just for Base Season Though often relegated to base training phases, on-the-bike drills should have a place in your...
Alison Smith
Feb 18, 20214 min read


Core workout
If you're finding the usual plank and your standard core workouts too easy these days, after months of lockdown workouts or routine gym...
Alison Smith
Feb 3, 20211 min read


Build a strong core
A strong body starts with a strong core, but did you know your core is so much more than just your 'six pack'? Your core is a complex...
Alison Smith
Dec 15, 20202 min read


Why more running might be slowing you down
Many experienced, regular runners find that the more they run, the slower they get. As contradictory as it seems, this slackening pace...
Alison Smith
Dec 14, 20203 min read


You're a runner? Here's what you should eat
Fuel supply Carbohydrates are the body’s primary source of fuel, so they should form a significant part of your diet – around 60 per cent...
Alison Smith
Dec 9, 20206 min read


Calculating your running thresholds
Your threshold run pace is a measure of your current best pace for a 60 minute race. It is a useful benchmark of your running fitness...
Alison Smith
Dec 1, 20203 min read


How to run faster off the bike
Triathlon has evolved into many distances and formats since its creation, but one of the biggest challenges has always been the ability...
Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read


Strength training for endurance athletes....here's what you should do!
Lifting heavy weights to improve endurance performance might seem counter intuitive, but it can benefit distance athletes more than you...
Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read


The benefits of plyometrics to your running speed
You're a runner and its getting tough. You don't seem to be getting any quicker, yet you are pounding the pavements 3-4 times per week....
Alison Smith
Oct 24, 20203 min read


2nd World Champs race report
31st August 2019: ITU Sprint World Championships in Lausanne - my second year of racing on the World stage with the best non-elite...
Alison Smith
Oct 23, 20208 min read


Managing stress...your mind and your body
When stressful thoughts consume your day, it can feel as though stress is strictly a mental problem. The reality is that stress ...
Alison Smith
Sep 20, 20203 min read


Bike set up and more
Without wishing to state the obvious, but for triathlon you will need a bike and a bike helmet. Specific bike shoes, shorts, gloves etc....
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read


Your triathlon run
The single most important decision you have to make is which shoes to run in. The wrong shorts may leave you with a bit of chaffing; the...
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20202 min read


Transition skills
Often, athletes forget that transition is a skill in itself and can affect your overall race time by minutes, meaning losing or gaining a...
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read


Create your own triathlon S&C plan
If you are thinking of creating your own strength and conditioning workout for triathlon, you might want to make sure it is well planned...
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read


Triathlon race prep
Race preparation is key to success in any event, whether it’s your first, second or just another to add to your expanding list. As you...
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20203 min read


Triathlon nutrition
You need energy to fuel your muscles and to train and race well. Energy is found in three types of macronutrients: Carbohydrates are the...
Alison Smith
Sep 16, 20204 min read
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