You've completed your training, feeling good, fit and excited about your fast approaching triathlon. The next consideration is to arrive at the start line in the best possible shape as possible. Tapering for a triathlon is not easy. But if you manage to get it right it could make the difference to a good day and a great day. But let’s not forget this process is very much athlete-specific and needs trial and error depending on the distance of the race. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreRunning 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.
Read MoreA good night’s sleep is vital for your health. It’s just as important as eating healthy and exercising. Unfortunately, there’s a lot that can interfere with natural sleep patterns. People are now sleeping less than they did in the past, and sleep quality has also decreased. In this article, Coach Tim discusses the importance of sleep.
Read MoreHere coach Kevin talks about running mechanics and how running could be considered more technical than swimming. However, we spend so much more time talking about swimming technique and “long runs”. Have we got this the wrong way round?
Read MoreIn this article Coach Alan writes about the four big ways you can run faster in your triathlon events. Often, athletes leap straight into doing more running, but the answer is slightly more nuanced than that. Learn about them here.
Read MoreSome runners seem to glide over the ground, looking like they barely break a sweat as they effortlessly trot past the rest of us who look nothing like them! How do they do it?! What is their secret? How can you make a step towards more effortless running? Coach Tim discusses.
Read MoreThinking about going longer on a run, or becoming self-sufficient? Our resident ultra-marathon guru and coach Trevor talks us through how to make an effortless change.
Read MoreAs we have seen in many of our recent blogs, improving triathlon performance is not wholly dependent on physical improvements. Here coach Jon looks at meditation as a way of training our mindset to help our athletic performance. Can meditation be useful for endurance athletes?
Read MoreWhere does emotional intelligence fit in sport? What does it take to really excel in the world of sport? The ability to deliver your best when it matters the most is a fundamental part of performing under pressure. Can this ability be taught, learned and developed? Coach Tim explores.
Read MoreIn this article Coach Alan writes about how to approach training for the best possible improvements and results. Do you want to go faster? Well if the answer is yes, you’ve come to the right place!
Read MoreHere Coach Philip looks at the psychological makeup of endurance athletes and goes under the hood to find out what makes higher performers successful. Often athletes talk about mental toughness and the ability to “griz” it out. Though these are both admirable qualities, are they actually the main focus, or is there more to it than a tolerance or enjoyment of self-inflicted endurance?
Read MoreThings look like they are returning to a sense of normality. How can you bounce back higher than before when you don’t know what you are bouncing from or to? Coach Tim explores.
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At last swimming in the pool returns for our UK athletes! Here Coach Alan writes about how this is an excellent opportunity to ingrain some excellent habits that could see you swimming faster than pre-pandemic.
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As we return to the water Coach Alan revisits and updates this article on that mythical part of the freestyle stroke, ‘the catch’.
Read MoreWith open water swim venues in the UK gearing up to open, shortly followed by indoor swimming pools, it’s finally time to think about getting back in the water! With races planning to run only a few weeks later, how can we prepare ourselves to race in the open water with such a short lead-in? Coach Jon gives us his top race day tips.
Read MoreAs we are provided with a roadmap to when pools and events will open up in the UK, Coach Kevin gives us clear instructions on preparing for the return to swim training in the pools after what has been a long time out of water.
Read MoreOn the 15th of March, Tri Training Harder hosted their second Zwift Points Race for coached athletes. Here coach Jon gives us a quick recap of how the race unfolded. Check out his analysis and excellent video, which goes with it and don’t forget to drop us an email if you want to join in next time!
Read MoreCoach Tracy discusses the benefits of virtual land-based swim training, having already witnessed the success of the first TTH-swim-live program that has been implemented since January.
Read MoreWe find ourselves able to swim in open water before going back into the pools due to this pandemic. How much we swim will depend on the water temperatures, of course, but how can we prepare for open water swimming? Coach Tim Ansell discusses.
Read MoreHere race team athlete Elaine Garvican discusses what pregnancy is like the second time around when juggling training, life, pregnancy and a toddler offer further levels of learning and experience.
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