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The Bastion – your biggest block of training
Posted on May 12, 2017 by jofrancis in Long Distance Preparation Days, Mixed Bag, Training Plans8 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 […]
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End of Season Recovery while avoiding Detraining
Posted on October 28, 2016 by jofrancis in Mixed BagOverview: What is detraining? How long does it take to detrain? Keys to a good recovery phase? “Physiological changes that take years to acquire will start to fade after 2 weeks and quickly within 4 weeks of cessation of any training programme. Ouch!!!” Detraining As the triathlon season draws to a close for most athletes […]
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Building strength and a stronger core over the winter…
Posted on September 30, 2016 by jofrancis in Mixed Bag, Website ArticlesWhat the science tells us… Muscular strength The requirement to develop muscular strength is essential as you age. In fact, over the age of 35 you start to lose muscle fibres. Lose muscles fibres and you will lose speed. This inevitable loss can be slowed by strength training regularly. It is possible to readdress the […]
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Stay motivated!
Posted on July 19, 2016 by jofrancis in Mixed Bag, Sports psychology, Website ArticlesAs we head into the busiest part of the triathlon season, training plans are reaching their peak and legs are feeling heavier! If you’re starting to feel tired, you may be finding it a challenge to stay motivated for every training session. It’s important not to take your foot off the gas at this peak […]
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Fuelling your Iron or 70.3 distance race
Posted on April 19, 2016 by liz in Masters Article Library, Mixed Bag, RacingIt is never to early to start to consider, plan and begin to practice your race day nutrition. Getting this wrong is the easiest way to earn yourself a DNF (Did Not Finish). This can happen to an athlete that is physically in the best possible shape for his or her race so read on […]
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