Think through your “what if scenarios”. This means thinking through the (most likely) things that could go wrong on the day and deciding your actions now. Your list could include ‘what if I drop one of my drink bottles as I am cycling’. The answer will depend on you and there is no right or […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...8 weeks out from your Bastion and you should be heading into your biggest weeks of training so plan carefully. Remember that 3 weeks out from the event you will begin your taper (more on that in a few weeks) so now is the time to get the last of the hard work done. Many […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Why do this drill? Shoulder touch drill is used to develop a relaxed recovery phase, with the elbow comfortably high and the fingers and wrist below the elbow. It is a useful drill to correct an unbalancing wide and swinging recovery. How to do this drill During the recovery phase of your stroke, as your […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...What, when and how much to drink In general, we need 2-3 litres of fluid a day to be well hydrated and this comes from both food and drink. When we exercise, we sweat – this is the way we regulate our body temperature. Taking on an exercise program will then increase our fluids needs […]
No Comments. Continue Reading...Eat well while you train – 7 top tips Okay, so you have signed up for an event and are about to start training. Do you have to change your diet? For most the answer will be no – a good healthy and varied diet will do the job just great. If you are […]
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