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As an endurance coach, I see athletes of all levels push themselves to the limit. We train hard,...

In the world of endurance sports, the path to improvement stretches well beyond physical training....

Today I’m diving into the world of dietary fibre and its importance in endurance athletes’ daily...

In the world of endurance sports like Ironman Triathlon and the Kathmandu Coast to Coast, having a...

Let’s face it, most endurance athletes aren’t that great at taking long breaks from training! 

It is difficult to have a conversation with a cyclist nowadays without mention of “FTP”. There is a...

Controlling your core temperature will help you to hit the numbers you need to during indoor...

Endurance training 3: Polarised training and the specific value of easy sessions

Endurance athletes regularly suffer from GI distress during endurance events. (1) This article will...

Warning - What follows is a short story of abject failure! The good news is learning from failure...

Improving your metabolic efficiency (ME) is about training your bodies ability to switch from using...

Click here as Shawn Bearden & Stephen Seiler, PhD discuss how the best endurance athletes structure...

When it comes to recovery endurance athletes are a stubborn bunch. Most prefer to push forward day...

A good race plan can shave time off your result, reduce race day anxiety and even help avoid the...

People’s reasons for not participating in an Ironman or Endurance event normally fall into one of...

When people talk about hydration, most of the time it's about what and how much athletes should...

Nail your nutrition and hydration, both play a key roles in supporting your immune system. Make...

Ever wanted to try a Lower Carbohydrate/Healthy Good Fat approach to eating but not sure where to...

Vitamin B12 is an essential nutrient that supports the the function of red blood cells, which carry...

Unlock the secrets to achieving your goals with our comprehensive training guide on goal setting...

Discover the power of effective communication in maximising athlete performance and building strong...

Explore the key factors in optimising endurance training intensity for athletes.

🏃‍♂️📣 The Power of Subjective Athlete Feedback: Fueling Effective Coaching! 💪🥇

The below is taken from an original article published by Frank Overton (one of the forefathers of...

The Build Phase of your Ironman Training follows on from the Base Phase. Recall that the Base Phase...

Resilience is the ability to adapt well to any challenges and stressors you may face in life. The...

There are a couple of particularly relevant times each year to talk about alcohol's impact on...

How to structure a taper

As an accredited sports nutritionist, I often find myself discussing various supplements and their...

One of the most common challenges athletes face during long-distance races like Ironman is gastric...

Unlock the key to athletic success with customised training programs tailored to individual goals...

Enhance your Coast to Coast performance by mastering proprioception and improving your body's...

As an experienced endurance sports coach, I often find myself emphasising the importance of...

The human body is a wonderful piece of machinery but push it too far and things can unravel pretty...

Just like the fashion world, the science world has trends. Fashion trends are often ridiculous....

Almost everyone training with a goal and a purpose has some form of structured training which is...

We've all been there. Race day arrives, the starting line beckons and that pre-race pep talk...

In 2020 I had the pleasure of racing the Kathmandu Coast to Coast here in New Zealand. It’s an...

One of the best tools I used to help plan in my corporate roles was the S.M.A.R.T. goal-setting...

It’s an age old debate and one that has seen advice swing from one extreme to another over the...

What we mean when we talk about training consistency

When we think of training for an event, one of the first things we should consider is building a...

We often think of success as the result of a massive achievement, truth is the success has come...

Strength training is important for endurance athletes because it can help improve their performance...

Endurance sports success relies on factors like consistent training, correct intensity...

As an athlete, quality sleep is a cornerstone of success. It's not just about getting enough hours...