There is lots of advice flying around in the world of triathlon, some of it better than others. However, a lot of advice which was previously good advice is... not so useful now. Technology has moved on, our understanding of the human body has changed, and the sport has developed. In this week's episode I go over some of the advice that is no longer relevant, and why you may want to choose to ignore it.

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This week I look at my top five tips for athletes taking on their first Ironman triathlon. An Ironman is an enormous undertaking and lots of people go into race day under prepared. I hope this episode helps you feel empowered and better informed. 

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A shorter episode this week looking at how you can set yourself up for a PB over the sprint distance this year. There is more to getting faster than going as hard as you can in every session, in this episode I break down some of the long term strategies used to excel over the distance.

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In January 2025 I embarked upon an AI adventure when I asked an AI training platform to help me prepare for a middle distance race, despite being vert cynical in the past. In this episode I share a very raw and honest account of how it went. 

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In this week's episode I am joined by ex Tour de France cyclist Robbie Venture to discuss all things riding indoors. From cycling power to riding technique.

Due to a lack of interest I have decided not to continue my partnership with Velocity, however you can still improve your training via any of the resources below: 

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This week I am joined by Verity Miles from British Triathlon who looks after the age group team, representing amateur athletes from across England, Scotland and Wales on the world stage. In this episode you can learn how to qualify for the GB age group team, what kind of costs are involved, what the championship experience looks like, and the common pitfalls of those looking to qualify. If you have any questions for Verity you can reach her at [email protected]. 

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This week I host a solo episode where I cover the ways you can structure your triathlon training. Having a scattergun approach may work in the short term, but if you want to achieve your potential and enjoy the sport for years to come, then a smarter approach is necessary. 

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In this week's episode I chat with strength and conditioning specialist Emma O'Toole about how we fit strength work around our swimming, cycling and running training. We cover how much strength training you should be doing a week, how your sessions should leave you feeling, how strength training evolves over the year and much more.

If you are an athlete and would like to work with Emma, you can find her details here: https://www.builttoendure.coach. If you are a coach who would like to improve your knowledge of strength training for endurance athletes, you can take one of her courses here: https://www.builttoendure.pro

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In this week's episode I interview Graeme Hardie about his role as race director for 113 events. We cover common mistakes he sees athletes make, the economics of running an event, the role of marshals, what to do if you come across an injured athlete and much more. You can learn more about 113 events and sign up to his races here: https://www.113events.com 

Unfortunately I have decided not to continue with the swim club, but you can still access training resources below

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This week I chat to Lee Williams from Cycle Central about bike maintenance, a topic which strikes fear into many triathletes. We discuss bike services, jobs you should be able to do yourself, counterfeit bike parts and how to save money on components. To learn more about Lee and take advantage of the free concierge service, you can visit his website here: https://cyclecentral.co.uk

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