This week saw me get back into my routine with 3 quality swim sessions at my local pool. It was great to get back into it and I realised a key part of my routine is my morning swims at Coventry baths. And despite the fact that there are lots of quirky and frustrating features (don’t start me on toilet rolls and time tables) – I actually really like going there
If you have a a big race coming up do you have a plan? Here are some the things I talk through with athletes in the weeks before their Ironman or main race of the season.
At the start of September I took part in a 100mile Time Trial. This wasn’t the most enjoyable thing I’ve ever done, but it was well worth doing. Here are some thoughts about how it went down.
What’s your favourite pre race breakfast recipe?
For anyone thinking for doing Ironman Vichy next year, here are some of my thoughts on the event.
No matter how long you’ve been swimming or doing triathlon it can still be intimidating going to a new club or group session for the first time. Here are some of the strategies that I use to help make it easier.
Bikeability is the term we use for teaching safe cycling to children in schools. Its governed by the Department of Transport and follows a national standard. It’s also taught to adults and I’ve worked with people of all ages across Warwickshire and the West Midlands.
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?