TTH Local Training Squads

Tri Training Harder's Endurance training groups, squads and clubs are built around a coach offering the local community an effective training platform. The coach creates a safe and fun performance environment in which all athletes are able to flourish. These are groups of like-minded, hard-working individuals.

These squads include local community face-to-face sessions and a full annualised online training programme, with the option of upgrading for more contact with your coach to a 1-2-1 level at reduced rates too.

All membership packages can be found following the link below, but if you aren’t sure, just message us and we will happily get ack to you.

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Locations:

Abingdon, Oxfordshire, UK

Athletes local to Oxford, Abingdon or Wallingford looking for Triathlon Clubs and multisport training can find a group prioritising inclusivity and performance-focussed coaching groups available.

Coached by Philip Hatzis
Schedule:
- Tuesdays – 6-7 am – Swim Squad, Abingdon School
- Wednesdays – 6:30-7:30 pm – Track Session, Tilsley Park, Abingdon
- Thursday – 6-7 am – Swim Squad, Abingdon School
- Informal Park Run meet-ups
- Informal weekend bike rides
- Monthly Social Coffee and Cake rides.

West Calder, nr Edinburgh, UK

Athletes in and around the West Calder, Livingston and Edinburgh areas looking for a triathlon club or multisport training group can work with our expert coach for technical advice and performance focus in a fantastic community of athletes.

Coached by Denise Tracey
Schedule:
- Mondays – 8:10pm – Swim Squad, West Calder High School

General Multisport Articles.

Blog

What should you wear for a cold triathlon?

Getting into cold water – acclimatising and having fun

Planning to fuel or fuelling to plan?

Why is a Warm-up Important?

How should you categorise your races through the season?

How can I do better at test sessions?

How do I know if I should train if I am not feeling 100%?

Should Goals be Time-bound?

How to plan for a triathlon season

How to become effective in swimming in the waves

How to deal with decisions that go against you in endurance sport

What does a triathlete look like?

The IRONMAN Training Conundrum – how to fit your long ride into a busy schedule.

How fit do I need to be to do a triathlon?

Does the swimming pool length matter?

Fog-free goggles – the holy grail?

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How to ride faster on race day

How can I prepare for my first open water swim of the season?

How to successfully train for an IRONMAN

Find the right triathlon coach for you

How much time do I need to train for an IRONMAN?

Find a Coach

Why injuries can be a blessing in disguise

5 common triathlete injuries & how to avoid them

A Beginner's Guide to IRONMAN – Before you Sign up

How to pick the right Tri coach for you

How the best Age-Group athletes train for an IRONMAN

Visualising a COVID-Safe Triathlon

My first COVID-safe race

Making a Comeback!

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Age is just a number: How does getting older impact an endurance athlete?

Ageing is a natural process which, we hope, we will all get to experience. As we age our bodies change, some more dramatically than others. In this article Coach Denise looks at what changes we can expect and how we can accommodate them, to enable us all to keep training, and racing, for as long as we want to.

How to pick the best Race Buddies

Are you planning on racing with a bunch of clubmates or friends? Do you know how you will cope? Will you be the easygoing traveller, or will you be the one who carries their nerves quite obviously? Coach Philip addresses some key points of self-reflection that athletes should go through before travelling to a race with others.

Endurance Athletes – Training Through the Menopause

Training through the menopause is often a confusing and difficult time. In this article, which was first published for the Castle Race Series, Coach Philip looks at the changes and how athletes can navigate them.

Are Training Plans Dead?

In this latest article, coach Philip explores whether a training plan is now dead. He also looks into the rise of artificial intelligence and its impact on the sports industry.

How do you get faster at endurance races without any training?

In this article, Coach Philip explores how athletes are often distracted by the enormity of the task and get excited about the headline sessions instead of ensuring that all the fundamentals are in place to improve their chances of success or, more importantly, reduce the probability of failure.

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How to be an endurance athlete post menopause?

In a recent series of blogs Coach Denise has looked at the impact of the menstrual cycle, contraception and perimenopause on the female athlete. In this article she looks at what athletes and coaches should consider in the postmenopausal phase of life.

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