There is a lot of advice and guidance given to female athletes on what they should and shouldn’t do throughout pregnancy but where there is a less clear approach is post-natally, the road to recovery and a gradual return to training. The general rule of anything to do with pregnancy and postpartum training must be in line with what your medical practitioner says is safe for mother and child. However, the advice is not catered to the athlete and more the generic, everyday woman. In this article, we want to explore in more detail some considerations in getting back to your sport after pregnancy and returning, dare I say it, fitter, stronger and more determined. As you will learn, it is so much more than just the six-week check-up and then “back to sport as normal” approach.
Read MoreAs athletes get older, their bodies change internally and externally. Female athletes have more obvious internal changes than men, but even today, there is limited scientific knowledge in this area, and more research must be done. However, for now, what do we know happens to female athletes as they get older, and what does that mean for endurance sports?
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In this blog Coach Alan looks at an area which has seen some of the highest media attention levels in the last 18months, from athlete conversations to the Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit (ECS): female athletes and how we should coach them.
Read MoreIn this article, Coach Alan looks at the secrets of riding a bike fast. Often people think it is the powerful legs and big efforts that determine if a rider will be quick or not. In fact, it can be more nuanced than that. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreWith our ability to track more and more data, it can become easy to get overwhelmed or miss the point. Here Coach Kevin aims to simplify all the noise and keep you focused on some of the primary metrics that make you faster. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreGrinding to a halt in a road ride or a race is the last thing we want to happen. The question is, do you know how to fix the common mechanical problems triathletes can face out on the road? Here, Coach Jon runs through some of the basic mechanical skills you really should learn before taking your bike on the open roads.
Read MoreThe athletes we work with as a collective and the coaches themselves have competed in countless IRONMAN events worldwide. Drawing on their vast experience, we want to know - what have they learned? Looking back, what would they have told themselves before they took on their very first IRONMAN. Read on to pick up their top tips for first-time IRONMAN athletes.
Read MoreIn this article, Coach Alan looks at how we can all make aerodynamic gains to ride more efficiently and perhaps also faster. Aerodynamics can be a confusing topic, especially for those new to the sport. However, we try and simplify it and make it easier to digest. By the end, you will be reading this in a full aero tuck!
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In this article Coach Alan writes about some of the factors that will help you in making the journey from entering your first IRONMAN to successfully completing the distance.
Read MoreOn the 21st December Tri Training Harder hosted their inaugural Zwift Points Race (the Christmas edition!) for coached athletes, here coach Jon gives us a quick recap of how the race unfolded.
Read MoreWith 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.
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