In the previous article we explored what foods an athlete may eat in a typical training day and will now look a little more closely at what meals are made up of. Once you have a rough idea of how many carbs, proteins and fats are in everyday foods it Read more…
Nutrition Tips for Training In the previous article about current thinking [1] on the composition & quantities of macronutrients needed by athletes we learnt that macros are made up of carbohydrates, proteins and fats and we need to eat these in large amounts to fuel, maintain and repair our bodies. Read more…
Eat Well, Train Better For many of us eating is a joy, a pleasurable activity to explore tastes and textures, as well as a way of socialising with friends and family. It can also be the source of frustration when too much of a good thing means we end up Read more…
We are really looking forward to being back in Lanzarote during February 2022 after 2 years of uncertainty due to the pandemic. With this in mind and understanding things will still feel a little different we have decided to change the format of our winter training camp. This year the Read more…
Not long to go until Shrewsbury Sprint Triathlon is upon us. SYtri will stage the 500m river swim, followed by a fast 23km undulating bike, finishing with a 5km run. This is an excellent race for both beginners and experienced athletes looking for a PB. Our partners at Shrewsbury Triathlon Read more…
It’s that time of year again where we focus on what we might do in the new year; the same resolutions are made and inevitably most are abandoned before the end of January. We’ve all been there, deciding to give up alcohol for a healthier life or start something new Read more…
With the race season underway and possibly only weeks left to race day you will have a race goal in mind; this is the time to really set your race plan according to how your training has gone. If everything has gone to plan then carry on as intended, but Read more…
Race season is under way and as part of your race day preparations you should be ensuring your bike is in tip top condition. You don’t want a mechanical to happen part way through your race after months of hard work. You should be taking care of your bike all Read more…
Breathing It’s not uncommon for triathletes to find swimming the most tricky discipline to master. Key to becoming an efficient and relaxed swimmer is efficient and relaxed breathing. For many people this can be very challenging, after all it’s natural to become anxious about not having enough air to breathe, Read more…
A good diet isn’t all about weight management, what you eat as an athlete matters as it fuels your body for training, recovery and performance. If you don’t fuel wisely and eat a good balance of nutrients you will not recover well after each training session and won’t grow stronger. Read more…