Posts tagged Training Camps

How do I know if my bike fits without a bike fit?

We would always recommend athletes get a proper bike fit to reduce the chance of getting an injury. However, if you haven’t had the opportunity to get a bike fit or don’t have the funds to invest in one just yet, here are some top tips on checking your fit and bringing it close to the right ball-park area.

Tri Training HarderOctober 18, 2023Philip Hatzis, Cycling, Camp, Training Camps, Holiday, Training HolidaysComment

10 Things to Check before Renting a Bike for a Training Camp

For many people travelling abroad for a training camp, especially their first one, there is often a question about whether or not they should take their own bike. This handy guide will help you ask ten questions to decide whether or not you should be using your bike or if you should be renting. We will cover all aspects, including costs, fit and other considerations.

Tri Training HarderOctober 17, 2023Philip Hatzis, Training Holidays, Training Camps, Cycling, Camp, HolidayComment

How much cycling should I do before attending a Triathlon Training Camp?

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.

Tri Training HarderOctober 17, 2023Camp, Training Camps, Holiday, Training Holidays, Philip Hatzis, 1sttri, 1stironmanComment

Choosing the Right Triathlon Training Camp: Factors to Consider

This 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.

Tri Training HarderSeptember 26, 2023Camp, Training Camps, Holiday, Training Holidays, Philip Hatzis, 1sttri, 1stironmanComment

The Ultimate Guide to Choosing Your First Triathlon Training Camp

Although we are firmly a coaching company, Tri Training Harder began life as a training camp company. Our founder, Philip Hatzis, outlines the key considerations people should make when signing up for their first camp or going somewhere new!

Tri Training HarderSeptember 26, 2023Philip Hatzis, Training Holidays, Camp, Training Camps, HolidayComment

Preparing for Your First Triathlon Training Camp: What You Need to Know

For many athletes, signing up for the first training camp is a significant moment in their experiences as an athlete. It can also be very daunting. This article outlines some of the terminology and demystifies training camps for those heading out on their first camp so that the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive!

Tri Training HarderSeptember 26, 2023Camp, Training Camps, Holiday, Training Holidays, Philip HatzisComment

From Beginner to Pro: How a Training Camp Can Boost Your Triathlon Performance

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.

Tri Training HarderSeptember 21, 2023Training Camps, Philip Hatzis, 1sttri, Camp, Holiday, Training HolidaysComment

Triathlon Training Camp Packing List: Must-Have Gear and Essentials

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!

Philip HatzisSeptember 21, 20231stironman, 1sttri, IRONMAN, Holiday, Training Holidays, Camp, Training Camps, Philip HatzisComment

Essential Training and Fuelling Tips for Triathletes Planning Their First Training Camp

As 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.

Tri Training HarderSeptember 20, 2023Camp, Training Camps, Philip Hatzis, Holiday, Training Holidays, 1sttriComment

What to Expect on Your First Triathlon Training Camp: A Beginner's Perspective

At 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.

Tri Training HarderSeptember 20, 2023Camp, Training Holidays, Training Camps, 1sttri, Philip HatzisComment

How to Make the Most of Your First Triathlon Training Camp Experience

Now you are all signed up for your first training camp, you may feel slightly nervous, but there are some top tips to make the most of the experience and use the camp to propel your fitness for the season and in the larger landscape of your athletic development. This article covers how to make the most of this first training camp experience, and though it is aimed at first-timers, there are some valuable points for all athletes attending a camp!

Tri Training HarderSeptember 20, 2023Camp, Training Camps, Holiday, Training Holidays, Philip HatzisComment

Using a Summer Training Camp to improve your season.

As we reach the summer racing season for triathletes and other endurance sports, Coach, Philip discusses why a training camp at this point in the season can be beneficial for athletes. Tri Training Harder offers several summer camps, as well as winter and spring season ones too, but what makes the summer ones extra special?

Philip HatzisJune 16, 2023Philip Hatzis, Camp, Training Holidays, Training CampsComment

What does Coronavirus mean for triathletes? Finding the silver lining in every cloud.

As we can see from the news (and our inbox), Coronavirus is having a lot of impact on training sessions and races around the world. Pools are closed, races postponed or cancelled and group workouts at gyms shut too. This is an inconvenience for all of us triathletes. However, we should be quite stoic about all this.

Philip HatzisMarch 14, 2020Triathlon, Training, Training Camps, CoachingComment

Mastering Hairpin Turns

When riding in the mountains, most of your time and energy is spent going uphill. However, as we all know, whatever goes up must come down, and due to all that up, you are likely to experience some significant, exhilarating descents. A common feature of those alpine descents that you might not be so familiar with are hairpin turns. The good news for those who need a little practice is that there are usually quite a lot of them strung together, and with a just a few pointers on technique you will be able to see dramatic improvements after just a few days riding.

Kevin SmithMarch 5, 2020Cycling, Training Holidays, Training, Training Camps, Holiday, Kevin SmithComment

What to expect on a Tri Training Harder Training Camp

Read below to hear our honest views about our training holidays and why we are really proud of them.

Tri Training HarderNovember 6, 2019Training Camps, Training HolidaysComment

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.

How should you categorise your races through the season?

Athletes often categorise their races. In this article, Coach Philip outlines how athletes can use a category to help adjust their mindsets before the event.

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