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It’s Cold and Dark Outside

It’s Cold and Dark Outside. How do I get out the door to the swimming pool on a cold dark winter night? This is a familiar challenge that I face myself every winter!

Training Diary for 22nd October; Swim Practice

Training Diary for 22nd October; Swim Practice: This week I had a discussion with a client about the  importance of strength and the ability to “pull” hard in swimming.  Of course strength does play a part but I think it’s much less important than most swimmers realise.

Training diary for 15th October

Training diary for 15th October: this week was all about admin! And getting ready for the change of seasons, the dark nights…..and the turbo.

Training diary 8th October: Ironman Barcelona

Training diary 8th October: This week it’s all about the sunshine and taking a mental and physical break from training and life! I spent the week in Barcelona supporting friends and clients at the Ironman.

All about Ironman Barcelona

Trying to choose an Ironman for 2019? Here is some information and tips about Ironman Barcelona.

Ten Reasons a Cycle Tour can make you a faster Triathlete

Every year I try and go on some sort of cycle tour or trip. Partly because I’m pretty useless at sight seeing or sitting on a beach and I also love cycling! But what other reasons are there to go on a cycle tour and how could it help your performance for triathlon?

Training Diary 1st Oct: Single Sided Swimming

Training Diary 1st Oct: Single Sided Swimming. This wee I had the pleasure of coaching a swimmer who was only able to swim with one arm due to a disability. This meant that the coaching team had to coach and demonstrate single arm drills and swimming with 1 arm