You’ve decided that you are going to take the plunge and start using a coach. The structure of a training plan and being accountable to someone to get those sessions done will undoubtedly help you, but how can you make sure that you are getting the most out of the coaching process? Well, we are all individuals, so finding a coach who fits well to you will make the whole process more efficient, and give you a greater chance of being able to get the best out of your training.
Read MoreWe know hiring a coach to work with you on your triathlon journey can help boost your triathlon performance. However, in this blog, Coach Jon looks into how a successful coaching relationship can give you benefits well beyond pure performance gains.
Read MoreOften athletes want to know how the professionals train and they gain access to “behind the scenes” footage of the pro’s big training days. However, we rarely gain insight into what separates us from the people most like us: the top Age Groupers.
In reality, these are some of the real superstars of the sport. They are competing, sometimes on the fringes of the professional ranks in IRONMAN or any other distance, but without the perks of a professional lifestyle. Read on to find out how you can learn from these athletes.
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 MoreCoach Dougal has been doing the sport before some of us were even born! So ignoring the various fashion trends that have passed in triathlon he certainly has seen his fair share of classic embarrassing moments. Read on to hear about his top observations and maybe use it as a learning point before you make the same mistake!
Read MoreCoach Alan discusses why it is so important to celebrate female athlete success to help increase the participation and inspiration in female endurance athletes.
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 MoreHere coach Philip discusses how to make a comeback. After several years of racing as one of the top age groupers, his personal circumstances changed, he picked up an injury and chose to do more coaching than training. Though he is hardly moving back up the rankings, he is enjoying training more again. Read about his advice and experiences.
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 MoreFor Long course athletes, nutrition is the 4th discipline, but as you race shorter, the focus is more towards transitions. Nevertheless, as always, nutrition can make or break your event plans. What are the common mistakes that can be easily fixed by short course athletes?
Read MoreRacing, training and that fancy new bike all cost money. Furthermore, we are instructed to ensure we practice our nutrition strategy to ensure we don’t miss out on an ability to utilise more energy and improve our gut tolerance. How can we do that without spending a fortune on expensive products?
Read MoreBelow long-term coached athlete Paul Hayward takes an athlete’s perspective and offers his thoughts when it comes down to the question of celebrating Tri Training Harder’s 10th birthday. What does coaching mean to him?
Read MoreWe have had our share of hot days during our summer of lockdown in 2020 and hopefully, we can return to racing in exotic climes of our choosing in the future. When training or racing in the heat how much attention have you paid to your hydration? In this article coach Jon takes a look at some key things you can do to stay hydrated when the temperature starts to rise.
Read MoreAre you looking to race on Zwift. Here Coach Alan has written a short ‘How To’ including 5 Top Tips on how to gain some performance advantages!
Read MoreThe year 2020 will go down in many athletes logs as the year that never was, but why should it? We can all think about being able to pull a positive from a negative, and as we slowly get closer to a “normal” training regime again, how should we be planning for the future? What do we do with our previous goals, aspirations and hopes for what could have been in 2020?
Read MoreAs coaches, we often focus on what motivates an athlete. Indeed, one of our primary roles is to help an athlete stay on track with their goals and keep their motivation high. Here though we ask the question: What motivates our coaches. The insight is illuminating, varied and honest. Read on to find out more.
Read More10 years ago the idea of Tri Training Harder was officially realised and now, founder Philip Hatzis looks back on what he has learned and what he wants to continue working on going forwards.
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