Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or Ironman NZ (04 Mar).…
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Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 Running
Fitzgerald, Matt (2014) 80/20 Running – Run Stronger and Race Faster by Training Slower New American Library I’ve been wanting to read this book since I…
View More Book Review: Matt Fitzgerald – 80/20 RunningPeriodisation of a Season
There are a number of methods to periodise a training build up for an event. Some of the more prominent coaches and academics in this…
View More Periodisation of a SeasonIt’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an Injury
If you have a question you would like me to answer, click on this link here. This is a response to a question from a…
View More It’s a Fine Line Between Listening to Your Body and Training Through an InjuryKepler Challenge – What an Adventure
Heather wrote an article a few weeks ago about her training in the great outdoors as she trained for the Kepler Challenge. This is her…
View More Kepler Challenge – What an AdventureWhat are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?
What are the consequences of missing a workout? Although this isn’t a common question the implications of the answer affect anyone following a training plan. A training plan is only as good as the adherence to this plan. As a result I am often asked “What do I do if I miss a session?” but before I answer the more common question I will explain what I refer to as the ‘Why factor’. The ‘Why factor’ will help provide you with the information as to why that is the case.
View More What are the Consequences of Missing a Workout?12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 2
Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 212 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 1
Over the coming 12 weeks, I will post a series of workouts building your swim fitness as you prepare for either Challenge Wanaka (18 Feb) or Ironman NZ (04 Mar).…
View More 12 Weeks to an Iron-Distance Swim PB: Week 1Is More Training Better?
Is more training better? How much is too much? How hard is too hard? I’m feeling good so I should push myself hard today. All…
View More Is More Training Better?How Fast Are You Now?
This is the eighth and final session as we have now built your fitness. Now it is time to retest you and compare with your original…
View More How Fast Are You Now?