For many athletes attending a triathlon, or any training camp which includes cycling, there is often a question of how much cycling they need to do to survive the training camp schedule. This article explores how much training an athlete needs before turning up for a week of cycling.
Read MoreThis latest article delves into the factors that help athletes decide on the best training camp option and where they should go. With a quick internet search returning hundreds of locations which look incredible and boast similar experiences, what are the defining factors? Does money get you more? Can you do it yourself? Read on to find out more.
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Training camps are often thought of as something only the top-level athletes do. However, over the past decade, we have seen more relatable athletes completing training camps to improve their fitness and technical skills or have an excellent time abroad. This article looks at the similarities training camps have for athletes of all different ability levels.
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Packing for a training camp is a real art. You must balance your luggage's weight allowance and space with the things you need to take with you and those nice-to-haves. In this article, we look at what you should think about taking with you and some top things to pack, even though it may seem a little extravagant or unnecessary!
Read MoreAs many more athletes fly out to training camp destinations, this article looks at some top tips on fuelling and training that athletes can keep in mind as they begin planning their first training camp. Coach Philip Hatzis, who has run our training camps for almost two decades, provides us with some essential tips.
Read MoreAt Tri Training Harder, we have seen the trend of athletes' abilities change over the years that we have run camps. In the beginning, camp attendees were generally top, competitive athletes. Now, it is still common to have those top athletes joining us, but they are also attending with several athletes going through their first triathlon season. We firmly believe that ability is not a pre-defining factor for camp attendance. In fact, the more varied, the better, as more individuals are considering active holidays. However, there are still some misconceptions and tips that both beginners and experienced athletes would benefit from learning before attending their first camp, and this article will explore them.
Read MoreOften athletes express concern about descending fast, and we regularly have conversations at our training camps with athletes about their fear of descending. This article explores where that fear comes from and how to overcome it.
Read MoreIn this article, coach Philip looks at a classic area that people resort to in the off-season: Strength and Conditioning. If everyone turns to it in the off-season, is it applicable to all athletes? What about athletes who are new to the sport?
Read MoreWe find ourselves able to swim in open water before going back into the pools due to this pandemic. How much we swim will depend on the water temperatures, of course, but how can we prepare for open water swimming? Coach Tim Ansell discusses.
Read MoreCoach Tim helps new athletes familiarise themselves with the new sport of triathlon and how to navigate the first few steps of taking it more seriously.
Read MoreHave you decided you want to complete a Triathlon? Or you think you can improve on previous attempts? You have seen the Brownlee brothers winning Olympic medals, you may have seen the Ironman race in Hawaii, so how do you go about getting to your first start, your first finish or just improving on your early attempts at triathlon? Read on to find out more.
Read MoreOpen water swimming can be a big limiter for a lot of people’s enjoyment of triathlon. However, it really doesn’t need to be. With more and more open water events becoming inclusive and the accessibility of open water swimming venues, Coach Soraya gives you some top tips to overcome any anxiety you may have and how to learn to love the open water environment.
Read MoreA new client asked for help her buy her first bike to use in her first triathlon. Her goal is to eventually complete a half IRONMAN, but she is currently inexperienced at cycling and feels overwhelmed with all the options out there. Whilst we cannot make the final decision for her (ultimately it's her money, and her decision), We can help her make sense of the information she sees. Perhaps this could help you too…?
Read MoreIf you are worried about your first race, have a read below on how to ensure you smash your first triathlon race with our top tips!
Read MoreHere we have outlined the most common “things going wrong” in a triathlon. Many of these can be mitigated by giving yourself more time or by being prepared. However, somethings to just go wrong – a cool head and a little bit of head up racing can me you make the most out of a bad situation!
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We've all been there (read the coaches bios!) where we've entered an event not really knowing what it entails, egged on by a bit of peer pressure, Fear Of Missing Out or just because it sounded like a good idea at the time. Below we discuss the elements you need to include in your training to help you complete your first triathlon.....hopefully the first of many.
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Whether it's first thing in the morning, or last thing at night it can sometimes be difficult to physically get out of the door, or into your kit to train. Don't despair, we've come up with ten tips to help you start that training session.......
Read MoreIn this series, Coach Trevor imparts some of his vast knowledge on cycling. Here he gives some top tips on looking after one of our most prized possessions: Your Bike.
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