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Triathlon training in a nutshell
There’s no one-size-fits-all way to train for triathlons. We are all different, and have different stressors in our lives: work, family,...
Alison Smith
Aug 27, 20223 min read


Drink, anyone?
When preparing for a big race like a triathlon, it's easy to see alcohol as something of a comfort blanket, especially after a hard...
Alison Smith
Feb 19, 20223 min read


I love my Tuesday night track sessions
During Eluid Kipchoge’s build-up to the Ineos 1:59 Challenge, where the Kenyan legend became the first human to break the sub-two-hour...
Alison Smith
Feb 10, 20223 min read


Why and how runners should squat
A strong lower body powers your stride and wards off injury. Incorporating resistance moves like squats into your strength-training...
Alison Smith
Jan 8, 20225 min read


Why to train with a power meter and how to get the most out of them for your training.
Power meters are not just tools for the elites. Everyone from a Kona-bound triathlete to a Gran Fondo enthusiast to those just riding...
Alison Smith
Oct 12, 20214 min read


Sleep and exercise
We’ve all had those days where our workout seems a whole lot harder than usual. You push yourself but it feels like there’s just no gas...
Alison Smith
Jul 15, 20213 min read


What and When to Eat Before a Workout?
Fuelling your body with the right nutrients before exercise will give you the energy you need to perform at your best. A pre-workout...
Alison Smith
Jun 9, 20213 min read


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


Does eating in the evening make you fat??
In everyday life, the time of day is not the determining factor, but the food itself. We constantly hear talk about how eating in the...
Alison Smith
Mar 5, 20211 min read


Getting started with an online training plan
Reading this article will help you get set up correctly and allow you to focus on proper training right away. If you are new to...
Alison Smith
Mar 3, 20214 min read


A simple way to work out your training zones
The Karvonen formula is one of the bests that can be used to define your heart rate zones and anaerobic threshold. It is based on the...
Alison Smith
Feb 24, 20212 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


4 common strength training mistakes athletes make
Over the years of playing or participating in any sport, our body goes through changes and adaptations to help us better get into the ...
Alison Smith
Feb 5, 20213 min read


To carb or not to carb....?
Carb has become a four-letter word, even among active women who are increasingly becoming grain and starch phobic. We can't just...
Alison Smith
Feb 3, 20212 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


Your best running tips: Preparation
1. Have A Plan Whether your aim is simply to finish your first proper race or smash your marathon personal best, you need a plan or...
Alison Smith
Feb 3, 20212 min read


Thinking about getting an online coach?
Here are some pros and cons...in just under 5 mins. Grab your cuppa and see if it's for you!
Alison Smith
Jan 6, 20211 min read


A women's guide to your first triathlon
So, you've taken the plunge and committed yourself to your first triathlon, what next? With four sports in one (swim, bike, run,...
Alison Smith
Jan 1, 20215 min read
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