For a bit of background, I posted on 10 Jan that I needed a target, 11 weeks before Manchester Marathon, and I was fat, unfit and fifty….could it be possible (January 10th Facebook Post!!) So, I guess it is time I sat down and reviewed how my Manchester Marathon 2022 went… Back is Jan I…
So, I am breaking two rules today…the first, don’t talk about something you are not 100% certain about. The second, try to stop writing date dependant blogs. But today is St. Patrick’s day, and what better than to celebrate with a pint of the famous black stuff… So, how does alcohol intake effect sports performance,…
Thanks to the guys at the Sweat Cave, this is becoming a regular habit again….and I do hope you like my weekly blogs. They are designed to get you thinking about your training, rather than just doing it. Ultimately I want you to perform better….. So would you be happy buying one of these, without…
Here is a question I ask many cyclists and triathletes that I meet. To me it is REALLY important… So are you training, or just cycling??? I had a chat to the guys from The Sweat Cave on the subject. Have a listen to my thoughts on the subject, it may give you some…
It’s that time of the year again when the weather has mostly turned against us, and many cyclists are forced to dust off the turbo trainer, or rollers to get some extra winter miles. For some the pain cave, sweat box, or sweat cave are part of year round training to allow training at unsociable hours,…
We have teamed up with Elite mountain biker Verity Appleyard to deliver an MTB training day… What is it? A day of discussion, seminars and practical sessions looking at the elements involved in improving your mountain biking. Aimed at the regular cyclist (mountain bike or road) thinking of making a transition into mountain bike racing events, or who…
You will undoubtedly remember that I consider planning at this time of the year is critical to get the best from your performance from next year (if you don’t check out Before training comes planning). But planning shouldn’t just be about your training….
Today I am motivated! If you follow my twitter feed, or the Sportstest facebook pages you will see that I frequently post results of athletes I work with who have raced well, or put in great performances. These guys inspire me, and I love working to get the best from them, but sometimes the level…
If you read my blog about Dambuster duathlon earlier this year, you will have realised that I have been out of multi-sport racing for several years. This year, I have been trying to make a comeback, and set my sight on some serious targets. The longer distance goals at 70.3 for one reason and another…
As I am sat writing this blog the arguments are raging as to whether the power numbers of Chris Froome are believable as natural performance, or are artificially enhanced. This further highlights the use of power measurements by the professional peloton. As a result, a question I am getting asked more frequently is whether a cyclist (or triathlete) should train with…
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