Women’s Sport Week is a national awareness week to celebrate and showcase women’s sport at every level, from the grassroots to the elite, and highlight the incredible contribution that women make to sport. The overall aim is to get more women and girls physically active and playing sport and for everyone to enjoy, engage and […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Transitions for long distance triathlons are different to standard distance events. With bags to pack ahead of time it can be confusing so it is good to think about this ahead of time. The advice below refers to many different brands of long distance events but remember to read your race instructions for your specific […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...As we head into the triathlon events season, it’s time to start thinking about heading into the open water, and that means getting a wetsuit. Whether you’re a novice or a seasoned pro, it’s worth weighing up the options with regards to hiring or buying. If you’re totally committed and swim regularly in open water […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Have a plan – Stick to it! So what should this plan look like? Swim – Relatively speaking the swim is a very short part of your day both in half and full iron distance. Pacing strategy in both is the same; essentially start steady and settle early into your pace, ensuring that you don’t over […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...How much? The body stores around 90 mins worth of glycogen fuel in your muscles and organs but once this is used you need to be continually replenishing your carbohydrate stores. A general guideline for a long distance endurance event is that you should be consuming around 1 g of CHO (carbohydrate) per kg of […]
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