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Episode 69- Triathlon Jargon Part 2
In this week's episode I share part two of my triathlon jargon mini series, where I go through common terms used in triathlon to help you understand the lingo involved.
You can read the accompanying blog post...
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Episode 68- Triathlon Jargon Part 1
In this week's episode I share part one of my triathlon jargon mini series, where I go through common terms used in triathlon to help you understand the lingo involved.
You can read the accompanying blog post...
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Episode 67- IRONMAN Wales on a Vegan Diet
In this week's episode I am joined by my client Sam who shares his experience of training for IRONMAN Wales while following a vegan diet. Sam isn't a born again vegan who tried to convince everyone it is the best way...
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Episode 66- Choosing a Triathlon
Deciding to sign up to a triathlon is a big step, but we also need to find a target race.
Distance, location, costs, weather, temperature, time of year, reviews, logistics and on course nutrition are just a few...
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Episode 65- The Best Bike Upgrades For Triathlon
As triathletes we get bombarded with marketing, recommendations and adverts from pros about the best bike equipment out there. The bike is definitely an area where you can buy yourself speed, but where is the best...
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Episode 64- Designing a Bike Course
In this week's episode I am joined by Graeme Hardie of 113 events to discuss everything regarding the design of a bike course. We cover potholes, working with local councils, traffic management, elevation and more to...
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Episode 63- Cycling in Bad Weather
In this week's episode I look at how to ride in poor weather conditions. It's very rare that you turn up on race day to a bike course that is bone dry, with no wind and at a perfectly warm temperature. I share some...
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Episode 62- Triathlon Drafting and Bike Tactics
With IRONMAN changing the drafting zone from 12M to 20M, drafting is a hot topic in the sport. In this week's episode I dive into what drafting is, how you can (legally) use it to your advantage, as well as looking at...
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Episode 61- Lessons From 25 Years of Triathlon
In this week's episode I chat to Ian, a triathlete who has been participating in triathlon since the late 90s. We cover how to stay motivated, strength training as you age, nutrition and his battle with testicular...
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Episode 60- Self-Coached, Training Plan, AI or Coaching?
When training for a triathlon we have four options to choose from. We can be self-coached, follow a training plan, use AI or hire a coach to work with you.
In this episode, I break down each of these to look at the...
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Episode 59- Overcome Self Doubt
Many triathletes, or would be triathletes are held back by self doubt, That voice in the back of their head telling them they're not good enough, or that their goal isn't achievable. In this episode I break down how...
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Episode 58- Triathlon From Scratch
In this week's episode, I look at how to get started in triathlon from scratch, with no experience or equipment in any of the sports. I cover the distances of different triathlons, basic training principles, equipment...
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