In this latest article, Coach José explores how drafting is a part of the sport, why there are drafting rules, what to do if you find yourself stuck amongst the drafting group, and how to ensure you race with integrity.
Read MoreBeing able to swim in a pool is not quite the same as being able to swim in open water. In this latest article, Coach Rita explores her learning experience when she took an open water swim session with some British athletes and her surprise at the skills gap between their swimming ability and open water experience.
Read MoreWe would always recommend athletes get a proper bike fit to reduce the chance of getting an injury. However, if you haven’t had the opportunity to get a bike fit or don’t have the funds to invest in one just yet, here are some top tips on checking your fit and bringing it close to the right ball-park area.
Read MoreFor many people travelling abroad for a training camp, especially their first one, there is often a question about whether or not they should take their own bike. This handy guide will help you ask ten questions to decide whether or not you should be using your bike or if you should be renting. We will cover all aspects, including costs, fit and other considerations.
Read MoreFor many athletes attending a triathlon, or any training camp which includes cycling, there is often a question of how much cycling they need to do to survive the training camp schedule. This article explores how much training an athlete needs before turning up for a week of cycling.
Read MoreThis latest article delves into the factors that help athletes decide on the best training camp option and where they should go. With a quick internet search returning hundreds of locations which look incredible and boast similar experiences, what are the defining factors? Does money get you more? Can you do it yourself? Read on to find out more.
Read MoreAlthough we are firmly a coaching company, Tri Training Harder began life as a training camp company. Our founder, Philip Hatzis, outlines the key considerations people should make when signing up for their first camp or going somewhere new!
Read MoreFor many athletes, signing up for the first training camp is a significant moment in their experiences as an athlete. It can also be very daunting. This article outlines some of the terminology and demystifies training camps for those heading out on their first camp so that the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive!
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Training camps are often thought of as something only the top-level athletes do. However, over the past decade, we have seen more relatable athletes completing training camps to improve their fitness and technical skills or have an excellent time abroad. This article looks at the similarities training camps have for athletes of all different ability levels.
Read MoreAs many more athletes fly out to training camp destinations, this article looks at some top tips on fuelling and training that athletes can keep in mind as they begin planning their first training camp. Coach Philip Hatzis, who has run our training camps for almost two decades, provides us with some essential tips.
Read MoreAt Tri Training Harder, we have seen the trend of athletes' abilities change over the years that we have run camps. In the beginning, camp attendees were generally top, competitive athletes. Now, it is still common to have those top athletes joining us, but they are also attending with several athletes going through their first triathlon season. We firmly believe that ability is not a pre-defining factor for camp attendance. In fact, the more varied, the better, as more individuals are considering active holidays. However, there are still some misconceptions and tips that both beginners and experienced athletes would benefit from learning before attending their first camp, and this article will explore them.
Read MoreNow you are all signed up for your first training camp, you may feel slightly nervous, but there are some top tips to make the most of the experience and use the camp to propel your fitness for the season and in the larger landscape of your athletic development. This article covers how to make the most of this first training camp experience, and though it is aimed at first-timers, there are some valuable points for all athletes attending a camp!
Read MoreHere race team athlete Elaine Garvican discusses what pregnancy is like the second time around when juggling training, life, pregnancy and a toddler offer further levels of learning and experience.
Read MoreBelow, coached athlete Harriet Teare talks to us about her race experiences at the Cotswold 113 event. This was the first significant triathlon to take place in the UK after COVID restrictions were eased. Here is her race report/thoughts the word “weird” is used a lot as it is a change from what we are used to, but at the same time, she did enjoy being back in a somewhat familiar place.
Read MoreBelow long-term coached athlete Paul Hayward takes an athlete’s perspective and offers his thoughts when it comes down to the question of celebrating Tri Training Harder’s 10th birthday. What does coaching mean to him?
Read MoreAs coaches, we often focus on what motivates an athlete. Indeed, one of our primary roles is to help an athlete stay on track with their goals and keep their motivation high. Here though we ask the question: What motivates our coaches. The insight is illuminating, varied and honest. Read on to find out more.
Read MoreRecently the Tri Training Harder Coaches had the privilege of listening to Simon Wegerif, founder of ithlete, to pass on his knowledge of HRV to our coaches. Simon is the leading figure on HRV, and its impact on athletes. Below we summarise the answers to some of the critical questions we asked. If you want to find out more about HRV and how it can be used in your training, check out Coach Jon’s Blog or head over to myithlete.com.
Read MoreGiven the ever-changing situation, Tri Training Harder Coaches have come together to decide on a collective direction with the company’s training protocol as of the 22nd May 2020. This protocol will be under review as the situation changes. However, this should help athletes and coaches with a direction on what is deemed safe practice by other peers.
Read MoreThere has been a lot of talk about training to protect your immunity and how to ensure you keep yourself motivated. However, what is the advice should you have experienced COVID-19? Read on to find out an update from British Athletics.
Read MoreIn this article coached athlete Heather Mayer writes about her personal experience over the last few weeks with regards to social media and her reflections on her and potentially our sporting ‘why’. Heather has been working in some form or another with Tri Training Harder for a number of years on Training Camps before she began working with Coach Alan a couple of years ago. Since then, she regularly stands on AG podiums, rides the legs of most of her male contemporaries and has been to the 70.3 World Championships as well. Read on to hear her very honest reflections on the impact of COVID-19 to her self-confidence and ability. Hear how she turns this around to rise above the noise and become truer to her self.
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