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

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

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

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

“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

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

Longer answer is you will need to pick a race that suits, build a long term plan that takes you to 18 weeks out, then have a two week break.

The fact that I have come back from a 95kg beer sloshing slob to 78kg Kona qualifying Ironman not once, but four times - in 1996-1997, 2005-

In a modern world that is increasingly full and materialistic, it's no wonder that we find ourselves surrounded by more and more clutter. While the first and most powerful step in de-cluttering involves buying less stuff, there are lots of practical things you can do to organise your existing possessions and make more sense of your personal space. Whether it's putting away the laundry before it piles up or taking time to clean up after the kids, it's important to value your s

The photo’s they took captured my obvious enjoyment of that day. No wetsuit, aluminium road bike (I’d upgraded from steel a few months earli