At last swimming in the pool returns for our UK athletes! Here Coach Alan writes about how this is an excellent opportunity to ingrain some excellent habits that could see you swimming faster than pre-pandemic.
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As we are provided with a roadmap to when pools and events will open up in the UK, Coach Kevin gives us clear instructions on preparing for the return to swim training in the pools after what has been a long time out of water.
Read More2020 didn’t seem to go to plan, and for many people, this sudden change really undermined their ability to strive forwards. Here Coach Kevin talks us through how we can turn 2020’s frustrations into some key learning points for the New Year.
Read MoreOn 12th September 2020, Founder and head coach Philip Hatzis was invited to Blenheim Palace Triathlon. Usually, one of the largest events in the country and one famous for its levels of participation. Here are his insights on the day and hopefully will help you settle any questions you may have on how triathlons can be COVID-Safe.
Read MoreThroughout the lockdown, British Triathlon has been working very closely with event organisers to return to play as quickly and as safely as they can. Founder Philip Hatzis was part of that working group, and he outlines the principles below in an easy to understand concise manner.
Read MoreBelow, coached athlete Harriet Teare talks to us about her race experiences at the Cotswold 113 event. This was the first significant triathlon to take place in the UK after COVID restrictions were eased. Here is her race report/thoughts the word “weird” is used a lot as it is a change from what we are used to, but at the same time, she did enjoy being back in a somewhat familiar place.
Read MoreCoach Will takes a look at an important part of the new style racing and one that most triathletes have sat at the top of their concerns: how can I eat! He discusses aid station format and some thoughts about balancing speed and nutrition to ensure the best possible results. This will be an ongoing area to optimise.
Read MoreGiven the ever-changing situation, Tri Training Harder Coaches have come together to decide on a collective direction with the company’s training protocol as of the 22nd May 2020. This protocol will be under review as the situation changes. However, this should help athletes and coaches with a direction on what is deemed safe practice by other peers.
Read MoreRead on below as Coach Trevor discusses how you can build up your cadence ranges and improving your cycling without changing your training routine.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of talk about training to protect your immunity and how to ensure you keep yourself motivated. However, what is the advice should you have experienced COVID-19? Read on to find out an update from British Athletics.
Read MoreIn this article Coach Alan looks into some theories around motivation and looks into what athletes may learn about themselves during this lockdown period.
Read MoreIn this article coached athlete Heather Mayer writes about her personal experience over the last few weeks with regards to social media and her reflections on her and potentially our sporting ‘why’. Heather has been working in some form or another with Tri Training Harder for a number of years on Training Camps before she began working with Coach Alan a couple of years ago. Since then, she regularly stands on AG podiums, rides the legs of most of her male contemporaries and has been to the 70.3 World Championships as well. Read on to hear her very honest reflections on the impact of COVID-19 to her self-confidence and ability. Hear how she turns this around to rise above the noise and become truer to her self.
Read MoreHere, Coach Philip reflects on the current industry situation and how coaches are doing their part as always, for the athletes. The industry is currently confused and in some instances desperate, but we need to rise above this to ensure the athlete’s health always comes first.
Read MoreHere Coach Philip discusses how viewing lockdowns, limits on training stresses and intensities as control sense is only going to lead to pushing back against the rules and trying to do what you have always done. Instead, view these new boundaries as a challenge and an opportunity, and suddenly, you can see that you are learning and developing far quicker as an athlete than ever before. Yes, there is a change in the landscape; yes, there is a change in the rules; yes, there is a change in the attitude we need to adopt. However, there is no reason to change the approach of deliberate and diligent practice seeking better versions of ourselves.
Read MoreAthletes often schedule their training, their races, their training holidays…well, pretty much every aspect of their life. However, all too often they forget to schedule their nutrition with their training. Here coach Diogo makes the point that now is the best time ever to ensure you have a sound understanding and knowledge to set up your pre and post-session routine. Also, hear about our #tricookingharder social media fun!
Read MoreRun safety seems like a random topic, but at this time of social isolation and lock-down, it really isn’t that crazy when you think about it. Read on to hear how our resident ultra-marathon runner and coach Trevor considers run safety at this present time.
Read MoreThis week’s Tri Training Harder theme is recovery. Over the last few weeks, varying degrees of lockdown has swept around the globe. But with all this extra time at home, are we getting enough good quality sleep? In this blog, coach Jon Reilly talks through the importance of sleep during the COVID-19 lockdown.
Read MoreRebecca has been working with Tri Training Harder for a few months now and has put together some really thought-provoking reflections in her weekly summary on Training Peaks. So much so, that we felt it was worth a share. Have a read here of how some athletes are coming with this fairly drastic change of plan.
Read MoreCOVID-19 is here and it looks likely to stay for the foreseeable, uncertain future. Our approach within Tri Training Harder has been to switch our athletes’ focus to what they ‘can’ achieve during this unusual period whilst prioritising their health and immunity.
But why are we doing this? Coach Alan Ward writes about the impact of exercise on our immune system to explain some of our considerations.
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