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Why coaches should adapt training for all ability levels

Why Coaches should Adapt Training for All Ability Levels: Customising Plans for Diverse Athlete Needs

What Makes Tri Training Harder's Athlete Network Special?

Why should you Integrate Physiotherapy and Nutrition into Endurance Training

What is The Power of Holistic Endurance Coaching?

How can you Balance Endurance Training with a Busy Life: Tips from Tri Training Harder

What should you wear for a cold triathlon?

Getting into cold water – acclimatising and having fun

Planning to fuel or fuelling to plan?

How should you categorise your races through the season?

Age is just a number: How does getting older impact an endurance athlete?

How do you get faster at endurance races without any training?

Should Goals be Time-bound?

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Are Coaches Sacrificing Health for Performance?

How to deal with decisions that go against you in endurance sport

How fit do I need to be to do a triathlon?

Do all triathletes need strength and conditioning?

Do female athletes need female coaches?

Should coaches coach female athletes differently?

TTH Coached Athletes Christmas Points Race 2020

How to train like a ‘Pro’ on an Age-grouper’s timetable

How To Fit Endurance Training Around A Career And Family

How to pick the right Tri coach for you

Why investing in a coach goes beyond triathlon performance

How the best Age-Group athletes train for an IRONMAN

Celebrating TTH Female Athlete Success

My first COVID-safe race

10 Years of Tri Training Harder – an athlete's perspective

Racing on Zwift

Coping with the COVID-19 Social Media World - An athlete’s observations

Podcast

Episode 50: Training as or alongside a Female Athlete: Panel – Coached Athlete Workshop

Episode 49: The beauty of Training Camps

Episode 48: Nick Hart - The Altitude Centre

Episode 47: Swimming in ice: turning every challenge into an opportunity.

Episode 46: Finding your Podium after your Physiotherapy

Episode 45: Carmen Somerset - Beating Nessie

Episode 44: Lesley Walker - Challenging, Achieving, Helping!

Episode 43: Should you adjust your training if you are stressed

Episode 42: Mark Harvey – 10 times the charm

Episode 41: Coaches on the Couch - The Off Season

Episode 40: Coaches on the Couch - Race Selection vs Training Desire

Episode 39: Coaches on the Couch - Most valuable coaching moment

Episode 38: Coaches on the Couch - Norwegian Stuff

Episode 37: Edward Sharpe - Swim Improvement

Episode 36: David Maia - Small Steps

Episode 35: Simon Roche - Marathon Des Sables: Planning for Success

Episode 34: Coaches on the Couch - Six pillars of Triathlon

Episode 33 - Milly Pelmore - Endurance Training with Endometriosis

Episode 32: Coaches on the couch - Foot Strike isn't important

Episode 31: Coaches on the couch - How can you spend 5-hours on the turbo and why would you want to?

Episode 30: Coaches on the couch - The Off-Season

Episode 29: Coaches on the couch - Last race of the season

Episode 28: Coaches on the Couch - How to manage anxiety and nerves before a race

Episode 27: Kevin Smith - Riding up the hills

Episode 26: Sorrel Williams - You can change your life

Episode 25: Coaches on the Couch - Reflecting on a Race

Episode 24: Soraya Merrylees

Episode 23: Coaches on the Couch – How can I run faster off the bike?

Episode 22: Isabel Tew - Breathe in, breathe out

Epsiode 21: Coaches on the Couch - What have we learned from the return to swimming?

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Many endurance athletes grapple with the challenges of self-directed training. While some may believe that coaching is reserved for elite competitors and athletes, personalised coaching can significantly enhance performance for athletes of all levels. In this article, coach Philip explores why all coaches should personalise coaching approaches to the athlete and how this goes far beyond a standalone training plan.

Open water swimming: From dipping to swimming

Open water swimming has grown in recent years, after many people discovered it when swimming pools were closed during lockdown. From this start, a growing group of swimmers are looking to take their regular open water dips to the next level. This may be in improving swimming ability, looking to participate in longer swims or wanting to compete against other swimmers in races. In this blog Coach Denise looks at how you can move effectively from swimming for fun to becoming an accomplished, confident swimmer.

What do I need to race well in a winter duathlon or triathlon?

Every multisport event has its own logistics challenges, but racing in the cold can add a whole new level of complexity. As the nights draw in, Coach Denise examines the specific demands of winter racing and ensures that all the bases are covered.

Can you avoid drafting in triathlons? Navigating Reality and Making the Most of Your Race

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.

In this article, we explore Tri Training Harder’s community-driven approach and how building a supportive and inclusive athlete network fosters success. Featuring stories from Tri Training Harder community members, the article highlights how collaboration and shared knowledge positively impact athletes, emphasising the value of a collective, inclusive environment for athletes of all levels.

This article explores the science behind endurance training, focusing on the crucial roles of physiotherapy and nutrition. With insights from Tri Training Harder’s expert partners, including physiotherapists and nutritionists, we highlight how their expertise is integrated into training plans to enhance athlete performance and prevent injury, underscoring the importance of a well-rounded approach to endurance training.

This article delves into the power of holistic coaching, emphasising our comprehensive approach that goes beyond just a training plan. By incorporating mental, physical, and emotional support, this coaching strategy has helped athletes thrive. Testimonials from current athletes highlight the significant benefits of this well-rounded methodology, reinforcing the importance of a holistic approach to coaching.

This article explores practical strategies for balancing endurance training with a busy lifestyle. Drawing on insights from TTH coaches, the article offers advice on effective time management, prioritising workouts, and finding the right balance between triathlon training, work commitments, and personal life.

How is fear transmitted amongst athletes before an endurance event?

At some recent events, we have overheard athletes talking about their concerns and have been intrigued by how their fears have rippled out. In this latest article, Coach Philip explores how fear is spread and how it can impact athletes. More importantly, he also identifies how athletes can mitigate this group-social effect and rise above this group phenomenon.

What happens to my swim speed in open water

For most triathletes the majority of their swim training is done in a swimming pool. While this allows for the athlete to spend time on drills, technique and speed work, most triathlons involve a swim in open water. In this article Coach Denise looks at what impacts your speed when moving from the pool into open water.

Although racing in the UK has many perks, one downside is that we don’t usually get the excessive heat that some of our European and US friends are accustomed to racing in. In this article, Coach Philip explores some top tips for racing in the cold.

Warming up for the swim, on the land

The first leg of any triathlon event is the swim, but how can you make sure that you are ready to race from the starting hooter? In some events it is possible to get into the water for a quick few minutes recce, but this is often not an option. In this blog Coach Denise takes a look at how you can get ready to race from the moment you enter the water.

At the start of race season, as thoughts turn to open water swims, one of the key considerations is, just how do you swim comfortably in cold water. In this article Coach Denise uses her extensive experience of swimming in Scotland to look at how best to make the transition from the pool to outside, helping you to have the best swim leg you can.

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