With so many options out there and the seemingly endless supply of expert triathlon coaches and influencers, it is easy to get confused about finding the right triathlon coach for you. Below, we discuss some key points on what to look for when seeking that match.
Read More2021 is on the horizon and things are looking promising! Vaccines are starting to roll out and within a few months time, the likelihood of an amazing 2021 season is looking more and more likely. Perhaps it has got you thinking: ‘I’m really motivated this year and I want to push myself – I think I might do an Ironman!” but you aren’t sure how much time it will demand of you. Here, Coach Alan helps to answer that question.
Read MoreFinding a coach: a triathlon coach, an endurance coach, an ultra marathon coach – whatever kind of coach can be quite stressful. It can be hard to know where to look and what is important and what isn’t. Especially in the early part of the new year, coaches are everywhere and social media becomes a shouting match as people compete to shout the loudest. Read on to help cut through the noise and find yourself a coach.
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 MoreAs a triathlete, why would you choose to run on trails when all your races are on the road*? In this article, Coach Soraya helps the first-timer tie up their trail shoes and hit great outdoors showing us how it can help your road training and triathlon.
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In this blog Coach, Alan Ward will give you a brief run-through of everything you need to get running on Zwift and give you a step by step guide on how to join in with the fun.
Over the coming months, the coaches at Tri Training Harder will be organising some Zwift based 5k time trials for you. These are great opportunities to run, race and have fun with your fellow TTH athletes as well as having access to the expert guidance of our TTH coaches. But how do you use the option to run on Zwift?
Read MoreWith 2020 being such a peculiar year – the word “unprecedented” must be the most over-used word – we reach the time when we need to reflect on what our 2020 race season, but we find there is a slight gap from what we are used to doing in ‘normal times’. Coach Alan writes on how we can look to review the 2020 ‘season’.
Read MoreHere coach Philip discusses why he wants to see a relaxation in his athletes before they restart the next season. Training continually is stressful; if you don't recover adequately from it, how will you be ready for the next season?
Read MoreAs many of us have adapted to a Covid secure world with regular hand washing, face masks and social distancing, the chances of us picking up a common cold or flu this winter may be much lower. However, as we move into the winter months, there is still plenty that we can all do to make sure we stay healthy this winter, Coach Jon takes us through a few things we may want to consider.
Read MoreUnfortunately, training can result in injuries. However, the path back to training is often shortened unnecessarily due to a fundamental gap in communication between some key partners. The athlete has a responsibility to know what the best practice should be as well as holding each party accountable to it. Coach Soraya explores this sensitive conversation.
Read MoreCoach 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.
Read MoreNiggle 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?
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreAccurate 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.
Read MoreWouldn’t we all love the opportunity to be able to follow a professional triathlete’s training timetable, right? Or instead, we love the idea of what we think a pro triathlete’s schedule might be - what does it look like? Why do we care? What magical ingredients set professionals apart from most age-groupers? Read on, as coach Tracy discusses the key differences and perhaps, how you can bridge some of those gaps.
Read MoreEvery athlete has the wish to do more training, to do more swims, more rides and more runs. But most of us are not full-time professional athletes, so how do we fit it all in around a "normal" lifestyle? The "other' arf" has to be considered, the Boss needs to be onside, and the kids need to be attended to…….there are just not enough hours in the day…..or are there?
Read MoreIn the final part of our three-part articles, coach Soraya talks us through the key steps to go through just before you have signed up for, just after signing up for and the final lead into to an IRONMAN race. Read on for the beginner’s guide to IRONMAN.
Read MoreIn the second of our three-part articles, coach Soraya talks us through the key steps to go through just before you have signed up for, just after signing up for and the final lead into to an IRONMAN race. Read on for the beginner’s guide to IRONMAN.
Read MoreYou’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.
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