The Marathon Tells A Story
A good Ironman marathon is a sign of a very well-prepared athlete and a well-executed race. An Ironman marathon just […]
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The Training Plan That Has to Change
Let’s talk about the training plan. Not the perfect training plan. The training plan that has to change and adapt.
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From The Deep End To Ironman
In May, Kyle couldn’t swim. Not really. He was exhausted after a few metres, nervous about the deep end of
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The Victory Lap
Sometimes, the best race reflections aren’t just about the time you achieved or the position you finished – they’re about how
The Company You Keep
Two comments from our athletes after Ironman Wales at the weekend really stuck with me. “I had no intention whatsoever
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What The Ironman Finish Line Really Meant To Me
Earlier this week, we shared Sara’s story – a phenomenal performance at Ironman Poznan 70.3. Today, I want to share
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When A Race Goes Exactly To Plan
Not sure which is the headline here… 👉 PB race 👉 4.59 Ironman 70.3 👉 2.27 bike split (90k) 👉
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Enjoyment: The Part of Progress Nobody Talks About
After months and months of hard work, the taper process before race day has a way of creating space to
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Ironman Leeds: A Day I’ll Never Forget
Ironman Leeds: A Day I’ll Never Forget Some races are defined by the finish time. Others are defined by the
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Swimming: The Best Session Isn’t Always The One You Had Planned
Last Wednesday evening, I arrived at Swim Squad with a session already written, but as the swimmers gathered on the
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Swimming: What Makes a Great Swim Session?
“That might be my favourite ever session.” That was the message I received after one of our Swim Squad sessions
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Triathlon Coaching: What Does Commitment Cost?
I had a message from one of my athletes this week that caught me completely by surprise. She asked me
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Swimming: Listen For The Whoosh
Over the last few weeks in our Technique Development Squad we’ve explored two simple ideas. They’re not revolutionary concepts, but
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The Swim Detective Case Files
Every swimmer’s story has its own clues to follow – and sometimes, it just takes a fresh pair of eyes to see what’s really happening. That’s what The Swim Detective is all about: curiosity, observation, and a love for the small details that make swimming feel great.
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Swimming: Why Your Main Set Starts Before Your Main Set
One of the questions I’m asked most often during 1-1 sessions is “What training session should I be doing?” It’s
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Swimming: When Good Advice Isn’t Enough
On Monday, two swimmers came for completely separate 1-1 sessions. They were different ages, different abilities and training for different
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Swimming: Better Together
Two messages reached my inbox less than 24 hours apart. They came from different swimmers, but together they told the
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Ironman: A Moment You Never Forget
“I remember exactly where I was on the course when I knew I would finish my first Ironman. It was
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Ironman & Endurance Sport: Why Do We Do It?
It’s a question that comes up surprisingly often. Over coffee after a long ride. On poolside before a Swim Squad
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Why We Race Before We Race
Preparation races are valuable. This weekend, nine of our athletes stood on start lines, but for most of them, this
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