Coaching

Prep

The 'Prep' phase of a phased training program is arguably the most important - I would argue that if planned well, every phase is th

Your Next Half Ironman Rockstar Run

Racing Half Ironman or 70.3 distance is very much about the run. As opposed to the full Ironman where the focus needs to be on the bike (in

The Elephant 100 Trail Race, Ironman Training & Breaking the Rules

In order to build to 90km inside nine weeks (14-week program less 5 weeks) I was clearly not going to have the time to build weekly mileage

Racing observations

Not having the speed to work the front I was able to sit on the back and observe my fellow competitors in the other lanes and those in front

5 Logical swim options that are wrong

Poor swimmers or new swimmers will often make the wrong choice when it comes to their swim training options. These incorrect choices usually

The Best Time of Day to Exercise

Circadian rhythms have a profound effect on how your body operates, with our internal clocks affecting things like blood pressure, body temp

A little more swim time chat

The point I am trying to make here is that non-swimmers who want to improve their overall race should be turning their training ratios upsid

How the Pro's Swim (and you don't)

Lucy Charles is a former Olympic swimmer and the current Hawaii Ironman swim course record holder. Her first observation when asked about sw

So, you’re pondering 70.3 Port Mac or Ironman Australia?

“My goal was just to finish because I didn’t have time to train – you know I only entered a month ago and had to stay in a caravan last nigh

How to Improve Your Memory

What you consider to be your memory is actually a three-part process that includes creating a memory, consolidating a memory, and recalling