Process 3 - TrainingPeaks Coaching for Competitive Triathletes

6 October 2020

Different types of stress.

Have you ever heard one of those people who say: “I just don’t get stressed”? You may even be one yourself… About a decade ago, when my training volume increased…more…

29 September 2020

The Triangle Of Change

This is a concept given a sports twist by Sir Dave Brailsford, CBE. It resonates with me on many levels, so I’m going to share it with you here. The…more…

22 September 2020

Open Water Safety

As the weather improves, and [fingers crossed] COVID restrictions begin to relax, it’s time for a reminder… As a self-proclaimed ‘Fish’, I still never underestimate the power of the open…more…

16 September 2020

Is inflammation from injury always a bad thing?

Now here’s another topic that polarises [confuses] people… What action should you take when you get injured? Before we get into the worst case scenario of dealing with an injury,…more…

8 September 2020

Different zones, different fuel.

I often explain to athletes that the fuel you need before and during a workout is dependent on how intense the workout is going to be. In simple terms, if…more…

1 September 2020

Aero gains: Myths & Maths.

We all know triathletes love a bit of bling. They can’t resist the new kit, gadget or fad. Equally, road cyclists love to roll their eyes at this phenomenon. Not…more…

25 August 2020

Swim short. Swim Long.

Can you deserve to overlook the swim leg regardless of race distance? Here’s one of my favourite articles on swimming – from a race point of view – that I…more…

18 August 2020

Let’s be specific.

If your training isn’t specific to your goal event, you are missing out on some serious progression and development… I’ve lost count of how many times athletes told me they…more…

18 August 2020

Train to Time, Not Distance

If a direction such as “Just ride 50km on Saturday” sounds familiar, you’re very likely not reaching your full potential… Let’s start with some basics which I assume you will…more…

18 August 2020

Swim Technique Q&A.

This Q&A piece on Swim Technique between Margaret Mielczarek and I was in Australian Triathlete Magazine… MM: Talk us through the fundamentals of freestyle. How do we get better at…more…