In this article, Coach Alan delves deeper into what a ‘good’ CdA is for a triathlete. In the last article, we explored the relationship between aerodynamics and power. Now we apply that to the context of triathlon.
In this article, Coach Alan explores the relationship between wattage and CdA. Often understanding this relationship and its impact on speed makes for effective progression for a racer looking to improve their race speed.
In this article, Coach Alan writes about how to squeeze a little bit more from your racing in 2023.
We have all seen the disappointing news that a professional triathlete this week has been sanctioned for the use of performance-enhancing drugs. This is clearly to the sport’s detriment, but perhaps also it is a sign of progress.
As an athlete myself it is always gutting to see the value of sport undermined. The value of sport is one of challenge and reward for the individuals who take on the battle to grow and personally develop themselves. It makes me leap back to one of my favourite pieces of writing or speeches, “The Man in the Arena” by Theodore Roosevelt.
In this article Coach Alan writes a short guide on running hill reps and running technique.
Read MoreIt is that time of year when it is cold outside, and often, the focus can turn towards the gym or the pool. In this article, Coach Alan will look at some details of how you build on solid foundations to improve your swimming.
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We live in a world of ‘results’ within triathlon and what ‘results’ are can be different between individuals. As coaches, we have the privilege to see under the bonnet or behind the curtains of many athletes’ performances and it is this perspective that gives us the ability to give a logical opinion on performance. Recently and more frequently we are experiencing athletes having difficulty digesting and sharing their experience of an event with what ‘everyone’ else thinks. Here Coach Alan has written about one of his races to give a framework to help structure planning, doing and reviewing a race.
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In this latest blog Coach Alan answers the question ‘Is a constant power output the best way to pace for race performance” by looking into pacing strategy using dFRC.
Read MoreIn this blog, Coach Alan writes about why body composition is far more important to athletic performance than weight.
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In this article, Coach Alan rights a piece that provides a generalist approach to nutrition to help provide a spectrum based perspective on how to approach nutrition for performance and, even more importantly, health.
Read MoreIn this article, Coach Alan writes about how too little energy for athletes can lead to a negative spiral of health and performance. What is RED-s and how can it affect athletes?
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In this article Coach Alan looks at FTP – what is it, how can we use it and why may FTP might be misleading your cycling training. Once we can understand all of that, we can better understand what we can do with this information and how you can inform your training.
Read MoreIn this article Coach Alan writes about how the recovery part of your swim stroke can play a significant role in your performance. Swimming is renowned in age group triathlon for often being the difficult ‘one’, the one in which no matter how hard you try it doesn’t seem to get any better. Often this is put down to a lack of ‘correct’ technique, but was it correct technique? In this instance which is correct: a straight arm recovery or a high elbow recovery?
‘It depends’ is often the coach’s default answer but in this article, Coach Alan will try and explain ‘how’ it depends.
Read MoreIn this article Coach Alan writes about how to approach training for the best possible improvements and results. Do you want to go faster? Well if the answer is yes, you’ve come to the right place!
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At last swimming in the pool returns for our UK athletes! Here Coach Alan writes about how this is an excellent opportunity to ingrain some excellent habits that could see you swimming faster than pre-pandemic.
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In this blog Coach Alan looks at an area which has seen some of the highest media attention levels in the last 18months, from athlete conversations to the Training Peaks Endurance Coaching Summit (ECS): female athletes and how we should coach them.
Read MoreIn this article, Coach Alan looks at how we can all make aerodynamic gains to ride more efficiently and perhaps also faster. Aerodynamics can be a confusing topic, especially for those new to the sport. However, we try and simplify it and make it easier to digest. By the end, you will be reading this in a full aero tuck!
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In this article Coach Alan writes about some of the factors that will help you in making the journey from entering your first IRONMAN to successfully completing the distance.
Read More2021 is on the horizon and things are looking promising! Vaccines are starting to roll out and within a few months time, the likelihood of an amazing 2021 season is looking more and more likely. Perhaps it has got you thinking: ‘I’m really motivated this year and I want to push myself – I think I might do an Ironman!” but you aren’t sure how much time it will demand of you. Here, Coach Alan helps to answer that question.
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In this blog Coach, Alan Ward will give you a brief run-through of everything you need to get running on Zwift and give you a step by step guide on how to join in with the fun.
Over the coming months, the coaches at Tri Training Harder will be organising some Zwift based 5k time trials for you. These are great opportunities to run, race and have fun with your fellow TTH athletes as well as having access to the expert guidance of our TTH coaches. But how do you use the option to run on Zwift?
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