Importance of Nutrition in Triathlon I wanted to put together some information about how to eat and fuel around triathlon training and racing. When I refer to nutrition or diet, I am typically referring to food eaten outside of training or racing. When I talk about fuelling, that’s calories and/or hydration consumed during training and …
I stumbled upon this recipe whilst looking for something a bit different to a normal casserole. It was just so easy to do and totally delicious. To make it vegetarian just replace the beef with some quorn pieces (but don’t put them in the slow cooker for 8 hours!) Serves 6 (or 4 to 5 …
Back to step number 5 on my 10 point guide to becoming a successful athlete! Here are some tips on how to Develop a Training Plan Choose a target race – this may be a multisport event from a Sprint distance triathlon to an full distance Ironman or could be a single discipline event like …
For any vegetarians feeling neglected at Christmas with all the Turkey talk I have decided to share my favourite Nut Roast Recipe for you to try – 1tbsp olive oil 1 large onion, chopped 4 garlic gloves, finely chopped 2 x 400g cans chopped tomatoes 20g basil 125g mushrooms, chopped 125g wholemeal breadcrumbs 125g pecan …
Tip number 4 in more detail from my 10 point guide. Triathlon can be expensive but don’t be put off; it can be done on a budget. Here is a list of the basics you will need and remember if you are just starting out it doesn’t need to break the bank! Bike – to …
I wanted to share one of my favourite main meal recipes – great for carb loading and also includes the main ingredients provide lots of health benefits. Sweet potatoes are particularly high in carbohydrates, fibre, Vitamin A, C and B6, they are also rich in antioxidants. Pinto beans are an excellent source of protein, fibre, …
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Fantastic day at IRONMAN Portugal, seeing my athlete and husband achieve a PB 10:28:58 on a tough course was amazing! Www.triathlontrainer.co.uk #TRIACTIVE
Massive congratulations to my athlete Steve Dickens who has just qualified for the World Standard Distance Duathlon Championships 2024 in Australia! Last weekend Steve completed the Cowman Duathlon qualifying race and finished with an automatic qualifying slot for the age group Championships next year. Can’t wait to start Winter training with you Steve! www.triathlontrainer.co.uk
Today I have decided to focus in more detail on number 3 from my 10 point guide – Consistency Consistency is probably if not the most important process to providing success in any sport. What is consistency? A combination of connecting days, weeks, months and even years of uninterrupted training, sticking to your plan and …
Congratulations to Kerry Brennand my athlete who competed in the RTTC National Road Bike Championships at the weekend. Kerry battled the tricky technical and hilly parts of the course with expertise and her efforts were rewarded with bronze in her age group! Kerry completed the 18 mile course in 52:04, Winter training is just round …
