News, Recovery, Stories, Training Centre, Wellness
Find Time for Pilates
The benefits of Physio based pilates being integrated into your regular routine. Read more
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Latest news and articles
Set to race: Swim Sessions
It’s getting close to race week, you’re in mini-taper mode but don’t want to switch off altogether. A quality swim set is perfect as it’s going to get the heart rate cracking, the race skills up to scratch but no impact means you can stay on track for a great race. Here’s what Dan Atkins, Head Coach at Triathlon Australia’s National Performance Centre on the Gold Coast, would put you through. Read more
Posted Jan 25, 2019
To caffeine or not to caffeine? That is the question!
With almost every sports nutrition brand providing caffeinated options, from gels to chews to beverages, Hanny Alston addresses the question – to caffeine or not to caffeine? Read more
Posted Jan 25, 2019
Overseas Racing, Races & Places, Sport 3 Events and Tours, Sports Travel, Stories, Transfers, Travel Tips, Triathlon, Triathlon
My Hawaii
The 2016 edition of the Ironman World Championship in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii saw a star’s reputation enhanced even further and a record breaking performance. But this story focuses on four inspiring stories from age-group athletes who all found strength in the lava fields of Kona and were willing to share their story of ‘My Hawaii’ with our readers. Read more
Posted Jan 24, 2019
Bike, Training Centre, Triathlon
Fitting in the second long ride
You work 40-plus hours per week and training for a long distance triathlon. How do you fit two long rides into an already packed schedule? Shane Smith reveals some top tips. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Nutrition, Training Centre, Wellness
Recipe: Easy Protein Energy Balls
Protein Balls are a simple, easy snack to keep on hand in the fridge for those times when you need instant fuel – and it also helps to keep your healthy eating regime on track during those times when you may be tempted to stray. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Bike, Running, Swim, Training Centre, Triathlon
What is the best way to improve my transitions and ability to run off the bike?
Often, a classic ‘newbie’ triathlete will spend so much time focussing on getting the required swim, bike and run training completed for their new sport, that transition practice is an afterthought in their preparation. When race day comes, the ensuring chaos and lack of practice can lead to many mistakes! Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Eliminating the Crossover
There are many different styles of freestyle, but one thing that’s common among fast swimmers is they don’t crossover. A ‘crossover’ is when the hand reaches across the head after entering the water. At our freestyle clinics this is the most common error we see among triathletes with typically more than half the athletes having some sort of crossover in their stroke. Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Run, Run, Running, Training Centre
What is the best running technique?
In a world where we strive to be the very best we can, we can be fooled into believing that one particular way is the ‘the best’; because what works for one person works everyone else, right? Read more
Posted Jan 23, 2019
Accessories, Apparel, Mindset, News, Run, Run, Run / Trail Run, Running, Running Shoes, Shoes
7 running tips for new triathletes
7 Top running tips from triathlon coach Matt Dymond, designed to assist new triathletes. Read more
Posted Jan 22, 2019
Three mistakes to avoid in swim workouts
For the past 11 years I’ve worked with over 1,000 swimmers and triathletes of all abilities. With athletes new to the sport, I see the same mistakes being made again and again when it comes to their workouts which are holding them back from swimming faster and improving their speed. Read more
Posted Jan 22, 2019
