Monthly Archives: August 2013

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  Imagery: What it is and how it can help you in your next race

  Posted on August 30, 2013 by liz in Sports psychology

  Your next personal challenge may be your very first triathlon, a World Championship triathlon event or perhaps your first Iron distance event.  Whatever your triathlon challenge maybe, preparation is essential.   Imagery can play an important role in that preparation. A lot of you will have heard the term “imagery” or “visualization” but may not know enough about […]

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• Ironman and 70.3 Race Plan – Steady for Success

  Posted on August 23, 2013 by dansalcedo in Recycle, Website Articles

  Ironman and 70.3 Race Plan – Steady for Success Swim – The swim is a short part of your day. Pacing strategy for both distances is essentially start steady and settle early into your pace, ensuring that you don’t over reach at any point and so get back to the shore ready to start the […]

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  Your sprint triathlon – 6 weeks to go!

  Posted on August 15, 2013 by liz in Masters Article Library, Mixed Bag

  By Dr Liz Scott This may be your first season in triathlon and you are counting down to your first sprint distance event.  You have no doubt been getting used to your new exercise regime and building your endurance on the bike, in the pool and on foot.  6 weeks out from your event should […]

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• Time for your taper

  Posted on August 14, 2013 by thomphillips in Masters Article Library, Tapering

  by Thom Phillips Your “A” race is fast approaching, and you’ve been putting in more hours than you care to remember, but as you approach the big day it’s important to maximise those training adaptations through a well planned and structured taper. A taper is a period of 10 days to 3 weeks where you […]

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• Feedback: IM UK preparation day

  Posted on August 8, 2013 by office1 in Feedback

  Wow, what an amazing day, best day of my life. Got booted in the face & a nosebleed in the swim, was dunked twice but after that the whole day was perfect. I was hoping 14-15 hours & did 13:35 with a 4:38 marathon, with my history of feet problems I was so pleased! I […]

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