Posts tagged Injury

How to build injury prevention into your routine and make habits stick

In this blog, Coach Jon looks at making injury prevention a permanent part of our daily routine.

Jon ReillyNovember 20, 2021Jon Reilly, Psychology, Strength and Conditioning, Strength & Conditioning, Injury, TrainingComment

What can you do to reduce your chance of injury from running?

Running injuries can affect many triathletes at some point in their triathlon career. In this blog Coach Jon takes a look at some things you can do to reduce your chance of injury from running.

Jon ReillyJune 17, 2021Running, Injury, PhysiotherapyComment

Prevention – the best cure for niggles and injuries.

Coach Alan follows up on his recent blog article which looked at how to work out if something is a niggle or injury by writing about how might you be able to stay ahead of the curve and prevent these niggles or injuries happening at all.

Alan WardNovember 2, 2020Alan Ward, Injury, TrainingComment

Niggle or injury? Knowing when to stop.

Niggle or injury? Is it such a binary subject? All too often, I have had conversations with ‘broken’ athletes who are at a very low ebb; the conversation has taken a ‘failure’ tone… I’m injured, the athlete says. After ten minutes of conversation, it can come often turn out that the athlete is one of many things that isn’t injured: tired, sore, niggled, stiff, bruised or simply out of their comfort or experience zone. So how do we know when to stop?

Alan WardNovember 2, 2020Alan Ward, Injury, TrainingComment

Why injuries can be a blessing in disguise

What does it mean to be injured? How do we know if we are injured? What are the signs, and are they always the same? How bad is the injury? How does it make you feel? Does it mean the end of the road for you and your sport? How long will it be before you can train as you did before? Will you ever be able to race again? Will you ever get back to where you were? Can we become better athletes after an injury?

These are all thoughts that swim around in peoples’ heads, sometimes on an endless loop throwing up feelings of fear, anxiety, anger, and frustration because, in many cases, when an injury happens a sort of panic can set in.....how did this happen? Everything was fine yesterday, but now I am in pain - why, what could have caused it? Without a proper understanding of causal factors, it is not uncommon for people to try to ignore it, or to avoid acknowledging it - this will go away, right? Of course, we know that it will not.

So, at what point should we act? What should we do and when? What do we need to know? Here is what Coach Tracy Cook would advise.

Tracy CookNovember 2, 2020Tracy Cook, Injury, Triathlon, coaching Comments

5 common triathlete injuries & how to avoid them

Accurate data on injury prevalence in triathlon is lacking; however, we know that 80-85% of injuries in triathlon are overuse injuries. Here coach Jon takes a look at 5 common injuries suffered by triathletes and gives some tips on how to avoid them.

Jon ReillyOctober 28, 2020Jon Reilly, Injury, Physiotherapy, TriathlonComment

When to stop a season

How many times have you asked your coach to do just one more race before you finish your season and suddenly picked up an injury for 3 or 4 months? Perhaps your off season recovery and development was focussed more on a timeline to get you back into the sport before the next season began? Athletes are very similar in many aspects of their behaviour, they always think they can do just one more, just one more repetition, just one more workout, just one more race…However, your body might “think” differently! Time to work out if it is time to call an end to a season before you end up being told to end the season.

Diogo CustodioAugust 27, 2019Injury, Diogo Custodio, RacingComment

What do I need to race well in a winter duathlon or triathlon?

Every multisport event has its own logistics challenges, but racing in the cold can add a whole new level of complexity. As the nights draw in, Coach Denise examines the specific demands of winter racing and ensures that all the bases are covered.

Can you avoid drafting in triathlons? Navigating Reality and Making the Most of Your Race

In this latest article, Coach José explores how drafting is a part of the sport, why there are drafting rules, what to do if you find yourself stuck amongst the drafting group, and how to ensure you race with integrity.

What Makes Tri Training Harder's Athlete Network Special?

In this article, we explore Tri Training Harder’s community-driven approach and how building a supportive and inclusive athlete network fosters success. Featuring stories from Tri Training Harder community members, the article highlights how collaboration and shared knowledge positively impact athletes, emphasising the value of a collective, inclusive environment for athletes of all levels.

Why should you Integrate Physiotherapy and Nutrition into Endurance Training

This article explores the science behind endurance training, focusing on the crucial roles of physiotherapy and nutrition. With insights from Tri Training Harder’s expert partners, including physiotherapists and nutritionists, we highlight how their expertise is integrated into training plans to enhance athlete performance and prevent injury, underscoring the importance of a well-rounded approach to endurance training.

What is The Power of Holistic Endurance Coaching?

This article delves into the power of holistic coaching, emphasising our comprehensive approach that goes beyond just a training plan. By incorporating mental, physical, and emotional support, this coaching strategy has helped athletes thrive. Testimonials from current athletes highlight the significant benefits of this well-rounded methodology, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to coaching.

How can you Balance Endurance Training with a Busy Life: Tips from Tri Training Harder

This article explores practical strategies for balancing endurance training with a busy lifestyle. Drawing on insights from TTH coaches, the article offers advice on effective time management, prioritising workouts, and finding the right balance between triathlon training, work commitments, and personal life.

How is fear transmitted amongst athletes before an endurance event?

At some recent events, we have overheard athletes talking about their concerns and have been intrigued by how their fears have rippled out. In this latest article, Coach Philip explores how fear is spread and how it can impact athletes. More importantly, he also identifies how athletes can mitigate this group-social effect and rise above this group phenomenon.

What happens to my swim speed in open water

For most triathletes the majority of their swim training is done in a swimming pool. While this allows for the athlete to spend time on drills, technique and speed work, most triathlons involve a swim in open water. In this article Coach Denise looks at what impacts your speed when moving from the pool into open water.

What should you wear for a cold triathlon?

Although racing in the UK has many perks, one downside is that we don’t usually get the excessive heat that some of our European and US friends are accustomed to racing in. In this article, Coach Philip explores some top tips for racing in the cold.

Warming up for the swim, on the land

The first leg of any triathlon event is the swim, but how can you make sure that you are ready to race from the starting hooter? In some events it is possible to get into the water for a quick few minutes recce, but this is often not an option. In this blog Coach Denise takes a look at how you can get ready to race from the moment you enter the water.

Getting into cold water – acclimatising and having fun

At the start of race season, as thoughts turn to open water swims, one of the key considerations is, just how do you swim comfortably in cold water. In this article Coach Denise uses her extensive experience of swimming in Scotland to look at how best to make the transition from the pool to outside, helping you to have the best swim leg you can.

Planning to fuel or fuelling to plan?

Every year, nutrition and its strategies take centre stage in our conversations with athletes. It's a subject that sparks genuine curiosity and interest. Yet, the challenge lies in translating this knowledge into effective race strategies. Coach Philip delves into some common pitfalls in nutrition strategy, emphasising the potential for significant performance improvements.

Why is a Warm-up Important?

We all know warm-ups are important, but when it comes to racing, we tend to do things differently than in training. Coach Philip explores why the warm-up is important.

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