Author: Joanna Pike, First Tri Physio Sunlight. A rare sighting for many of us within the UK at this time of year. However, have you ever thought about how the lack of sunlight may be affecting your bones and muscles? Commonly known as the sunshine vitamin, lack of sun exposure during autumn and winter can leave us susceptible to low levels of vitamin D. But how would a low level of vitamin D affect your 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 Amptri coaching team will be out riding and swimming most days and would like to invite previous, current & future clients to join us on Read more…
In the past, there have been many studies looking at the impact exercise has on immunity and the consensus seems to be that regular, moderate intensity exercise is beneficial. Currently, one of the few things we have control over is keeping active. As triathletes, we may be frustrated at the prospect of very few, if any, races being held this year, but should feel positive that maintaining fitness will help us keep fit & healthy Read more…
One of the most important things to do at this time of year is to plan your Annual Training Plan (ATP). Without a plan you wont know when or how to build fitness for your important races of 2025. If you are a coached athlete this is the time to get together with your coach and discuss your plans for 2025. If you are self-coached then start looking at booking your races so as not 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 Club have asked us to produce some training sets to help you get to race day feeling ready to go! The generic sessions will be 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 to get fit, such as joining a gym or find a new challenge to help keep us active. If you have a new year goal 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 it is vital to put it down in writing helping you to remember and execute come race day! If your training has not gone to Read more…
Three Amphibian triathletes took part in the biggest challenge of their lives, Ironman France 2018 on the Cote D’Azur in Nice. They were proudly aided by their Amphibian coach who wanted to see the training plan provided though to its big day. All three successfully finished and heard those fantastic words ‘You are an Ironman!’ as they crossed the finish line at the end of a hard days racing. They all showed the strength and 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 through the season – you’ve come in off a long bike, you’re tired and hungry and the last thing you want to do it clean 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, and trying not to swallow litres of water! Exhalation So, how do we breathe and swim at the same time? Fundamental to breathing technique is Read more…
