Posts tagged triathlon

Episode 31: Coaches on the couch - How can you spend 5-hours on the turbo and why would you want to?

In this episode we will recover the Coaches on the Couch from 25th of January where Coach Philip, Jon and Kevin discussed why would you spend 5h on the turbo and how can you do it. This is a time where a lot of athletes like to spend a lot of time doing turbo, this episode will be useful, why not listening to it while you do one of your indoor sessions?

Diogo CustodioFebruary 2, 2022triathlon, turbotraining, cyclingComment

Episode 30: Coaches on the couch - The Off-Season

In this episode, coaches Philip and Alan discuss the Off-Season: What is it? Why is it important? When is it over? Should you take one...and much more. If you are someone who has just started their off-season or are unwilling to stop for fear of losing fitness, then this episode is for you.

If you’re relaxing in your off-season now, we hope you enjoy this one even more!

Diogo CustodioNovember 3, 2021triathlon, offseasonComment

Episode 29: Coaches on the couch - Last race of the season

As we lead into the final days of this season, when is the right time to call it a day? When should you do one more race? How do you know which is the right decision? In this episode of Coaches on the Couch, coaches Alan and Philip talk about that final race of the season.

Diogo CustodioOctober 6, 2021triathlon, raceComment

Episode 28: Coaches on the Couch - How to manage anxiety and nerves before a race

Some athletes struggle to find the best way to manage the pressure that sometimes they put themselves for a race, in this episode, Coach Philip tells how to manage the anxiety and the nerves that athletes often have before a big event and have the best experience on the big day.

Diogo CustodioSeptember 8, 2021triathlon, anxietyComment

Episode 27: Kevin Smith - Riding up the hills

In this episode, we have an interesting chat with coach Kevin Smith. Kevin is a cycling and triathlon enthusiast and a coach. He has worked with Tri Training Harder for the past couple of years and has been cycling coaching and guiding from his house in France for years before that. After living in New Zealand for four years, Kevin has moved to France and owns a B&B at the bottom of the famous Alpe d’Huez climb. Tri Training Harder has run some training camps there. It is also where Kevin hosts some cycling camps out of his B&B. he encourages anyone who loves cycling to come and join him and his family in one of the most picturesque places to train and enjoy outdoor activities in the world. His experience and attention to detail are fascinating, and we know you will love to hear about his coaching philosophy and approach.

If you would like to know more about our training camps in France, please visit this link, and if you would like to know more about Coach Kevin’s place, please visit his website.

Get to know coach Kevin a little bit more in this episode.

If you would like to know more about our training camps in France, please visit this link, and if you would like to know more about Coach Kevin’s place, please visit his website.

Diogo CustodioAugust 25, 2021triathlon, cycling, trainingcampsComment

Episode 24: Soraya Merrylees

In this episode, we chat to Coach Soraya. Soraya is enthusiastic with a huge passion for the sport. She came to Triathlon coaching after some time working as a PT. For our coached athletes, she’s famous for her Strength and Conditioning workouts and if you met her on one of our camps, you will know her for her big smile and positive outlook on the steepest of climbs! Today, we find out more about her as the coach and the athlete.

If you want to read more about Soraya, check her profile here. This year, Soraya moved from the UK to New York where she has to face a totally different experience in triathlon and huge challenges and is now our US-based coach and representative.

Diogo CustodioJuly 21, 2021Coaching, triathlon, Strength and Conditioning, Female AthleteComment

Episode 23: Coaches on the Couch – How can I run faster off the bike?

Pretty much every triathlete has posed the question: “how can I improve my run?” when looking at the results list. “Improving my run” is the most common request that athletes have when come to us for coaching.

In this episode, we listen to the Coaches on the Couch, where Coaches Alan, Diogo and Philip discuss how can you run faster off the bike and what aspects you need to consider to be able to improve your run for the race day. These coaches review the different options often athletes consider as well as suggesting a straightforward approach to action as you aim to improve your run off the bike.

Diogo CustodioJuly 13, 2021Running, triathlon, BiomechanicsComment

Epsiode 21: Coaches on the Couch - What have we learned from the return to swimming?

The return to swimming has been a major issue for most of the triathletes around the world, being unable to practice one of the most technical segments of triathlon is causing some stress into the athletes and make them wonder how ready or not they feel for the race day. In this episode, Coach Alan Ward and Coach Philip Hatzis discuss what we have learned from the return to swimming after a big pause due to Covid-19 restrictions.

Diogo CustodioJuly 2, 2021swimming, triathlon, openwater, triathlonracing, triathlontrainingComment

Episode 5: Paul Hayward - Beating the clock

In this episode, Paul Hayward shares with us his experiences in Triathlon and the journey of his life partner. The ups and downs of his journey led him to finish some of the hardest triathlons on the Ironman calendar and convinced his wife to share the same steps.

Diogo CustodioAugust 19, 20201stironman, triathlon, racingComment

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.

Should we dial down our FTP after the off-season?

In this latest article, coach Philip Hatzis explores how much we should dial back our FTP after an off-season break, or even if we should!? Read on to learn how to adapt your training after taking some time off.

Perimenopause and the athlete

In earlier articles Coach Denise has looked at the impact of the menstrual cycle on the female athlete, and how to train effectively within the body’s natural rhythm. In this article, Coach Denise looks at the impact that perimenopause can have on the athlete, and how to continue to train effectively through this phase of your life.

How can I do better at test sessions?

As we look to the new season, testing is one of the first things many athletes will do. This will be the form of benchmarking to understand initial fitness levels, biomechanics or other areas. Various aspects of training and performance will be measured and improved upon in the coming months. Yet, often, athletes dislike “test week” and miss out on brilliant opportunities to improve. Coach Philip Hatzis explores the topic of improving your testing sessions in this article.

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

At some point in their athletic career, every athlete has a point when they’re unsure if they should or should not train. This is often a result of illness or fatigue or something similar. They are feeling a bit “yuck” but do not necessarily understand why, which makes deciding whether they should train a tough challenge. In this article, coach Philip Hatzis explores how athletes can decide whether to train or not.

Should Goals be Time-bound?

In this article, Coach Philip explores goal setting and the commonly accepted approach to goal-setting that may actually inhibit performance by forcing a time constraint on athletes where no time may be the best option.

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Are Coaches Sacrificing Health for Performance?

In this article, Coach Philip explores some trends we are starting to see with new athletes who have been previously coached by others. Though athletes often start working with coaches for performance, we are also responsible for ensuring that athletes are healthy and safe. This article looks at some examples and highlights some things that athletes and coaches can do to enable a better approach to athlete welfare.

How to plan for a triathlon season

Love it or loathe it, the topic of planning is central to all sports, none more so than multi discipline endurance sports. Helping to focus time, effort and energy, great plans can produce the best results on race day. In this blog Coach Denise looks at the topic of planning, why it helps within the sport of triathlon and how a coach can help you to help yourself.

How to become effective in swimming in the waves

Being able to swim in a pool is not quite the same as being able to swim in open water. In this latest article, Coach Rita explores her learning experience when she took an open water swim session with some British athletes and her surprise at the skills gap between their swimming ability and open water experience.

How simple mistakes in reflection can you stifle your athletic development?

In this latest article, Coach Philip looks at some common ways that athletes fail to reflect appropriately and lose an excellent opportunity to learn, grow and evolve between seasons. Have a read at how you can ensure you don’t make the same mistakes and build on each season.

How athletes should build up, not just back

Too many people strive without addressing the basics and miss the greater opportunities. Equally, some people never dream big enough. Both realities hinder performance and progression, but both can be fixed with genuine self-awareness and feedback. Read on to see what you can learn.

BELIEVE.STRIVE.ACHIEVE.

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