When racing the shorter distance triathlons, proper transition set-up and warm-up are essential to having a successful race. Just by following the few simple steps below, you can have a more successful and enjoyable race.
Make sure to arrive early on race morning. This will give you ti… Continue

If you want to race well this season, at your target races, then the last few weeks of your training should be devoted to bringing you to a physical and mental peak. The way in which you achieve this has been the subject of much debate and the jury is still out. Unfortunately, an endurance athlete's performance on a given day depends on a vast number of factors, many of which, like the weather or traffic jams, are simply beyond your control. And yet through experience we should all have some sor… Continue

A little while back I presented a seminar at an "Ironvirgins" meeting. The last question I was asked was, "What's the most important piece of advice you would give someone doing Ironman for the first time?" A very good question and one which took me about a nanosecond to come up with an answer. In my opinion there are two pieces of advice which everyone should take on board. Firstly, get a coach, and secondly get your bike set up correctly for Ironman. This advice not only applies to Ironman dis… Continue