JOURNEY 30: Swimming Mechanics – Reteaching the Freestyle Action
Swimming Mechanics – Reteaching the Freestyle Action “When you start swimming as an adult you don’t really understand how to swim!...
JOURNEY 29: Post Ironman Blues
Post Ironman Blues – Get over it? Most athletes have probably experienced this phenomenon, or some form of it. But, what is it, and how...
JOURNEY 28: A Meter Matters - Wade Running Mechanics and Swim Entry Success
The start of a triathlon can be chaos. Athletes pushing and shoving, arms flying everywhere, all to get off to a quick start. How can we...
JOURNEY 27: The Importance of Tumble Turns and Streamlines in ITU Racing
ITU racing is the fastest form of a triathlon race. This is because the bike leg is draft legal, meaning you can ride in a pack....
JOURNEY 26: Managing your own Self-Care and Mental Health
Self-Care Self-care is an important part of daily life, however during times of uncertainty and this unprecedented situation with...
JOURNEY 25: Why Triathletes Don't Need Extra Sodium
People taking part in prolonged endurance exercise, such as triathlon training, don’t need supplements to maintain normal levels of ...
JOURNEY 24: Show Me the Magic!
Take a moment and look in the mirror. When was the last time you can say with honest certainty you have shown the magic in training?...
JOURNEY 23: Daily Training Environment: Part 1
An athletes daily training environment can be one of the most critical components of a comprehensive and successful training program....
JOURNEY 22: Coffee/Caffeine: "Why Wouldn't You?"
When taken in moderate amounts, caffeine results in improvements in alertness, endurance, speed, time-trial performance, increased time...
JOURNEY 21: WHEN STIFFNESS ISN'T BAD! Maintaining Running Capacity
When I recently attended La Trobe University’s ‘Running Symposium’ for health professionals, I’ll admit my motivation for leaving my...