Did you know that 9 in 10 of the triathletes reported overuse injury in the half-year before the triathlon (2011 Norse Xtreme Triathlon), and more than half reported overuse injuries that were severe enough to significantly limit their training? The majority of injury cases in triathletes are due to overuse, Read more…
Somewhere, in the deep belly of the city, the cohort of evil advertisers gather day and night to find the new ways of shifting more stuff. They are very successful, some of the brightest brains work there. When we don’t need something, they will create that need for us. They will Read more…
During the last swimming lesson, my coach Alex has introduced me to the idea of the effortless speed. The effortless speed is the time between the strokes when you glide, well balanced and taught. It is the time when you do nothing, and yet, still move forward. I have struggled, Read more…
We run and cycle because running and cycling are what we do. We run because more miles in legs makes us faster and we can run for longer. We run even more because more is always better (or no?) More running means more specialisation; your body shapes changes, making it Read more…
For the last couple of years, I’m on the battle; I want to swim faster! It’s a part of the other, much bigger project, getting qualified into the Triathlon World Championships in Kona! 🙂 Becoming a good swimmer isn’t easy. You cannot merely swim a lot, putting the miles in Read more…
In this video, I will show you my 3 favourite mobility exercises. They are quick and effective and they become an essential part of my training. As a triathlete, I love swimming, cycling and running. I could spend all day out there, playing in nature. But as I triathlon coach Read more…
Zwift, Trainerroad, Sufferfest? Those are 3 the most know turbo trainer apps on the market. They all are very good, and regardless of the app, you will get a good workout. However, which one is the best? Well, this depends on your goals! Trainerroad I have been using Trainerroad Read more…
FTP – Functional Threshold Power (don’t confuse with File Transfer Protocol) is a maximum power, measured in watts, you can sustain for an hour. To measure your FTP you need a bike with a power meter or a turbo trainer with the power meter integrated. You can either do: 20min FTP Test, where you Read more…
All the podcasts and videos about Extreme Scottish Triathlon and my preparation for 2019 race.
Celtman training tips. What to be aware of? How difficult it really is? What should I include in the training? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E3sp_w1DYN4&t=1s Listen to Episode 39 with Celtman Race Organiser, John John Whittaker.