Monthly Archives: February 2016

Increasing your FTP – why and how
Posted on February 29, 2016 by liz in Uncategorized
Many triathletes have experienced the frustration of wanting to ride faster and execute that perfect bike split. You’ve put the hours into your training week in week out, but unfortunately you continue to fall short of achieving your race day goal. You’ve tried everything, read all the magazines, possibly followed training plans, then trained as […]
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What, when and how much to drink
Posted on February 25, 2016 by jofrancis in Website Articles
In general, we need 2-3 litres of fluid a day to be well hydrated and this comes from both food and drink. When we exercise, we sweat – this is the way we regulate our body temperature. Taking on an exercise program will then increase our fluids needs as we need to replace the water […]
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Importance of recovery
Posted on February 16, 2016 by jofrancis in Masters Article Library, Running
Arguably the most important aspect of any training program is how you “optimise recovery”. First though, it is important to understand why it is necessary. Recovery is crucial because it allows your body to adapt and get stronger from the training you are putting it through. To little recovery you won’t adapt and improve, and […]
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Nick Butler – #thetrilifereporter
Posted on February 16, 2016 by jofrancis in thetrilifereporters
My name is Nick Butler, I am 60 years old, and I am in my fourth competitive triathlon season. I live in the lovely village of Penshurst, Kent, not far from the iconic Hever Castle triathlon venue. I had a 30-plus year career in the Royal Navy as a helicopter pilot and warfare officer, before […]
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Bad weather turbos!
Posted on February 12, 2016 by liz in Uncategorized
These will certainly keep you warm! There are two sessions here one for a Year 1 triathlete and one for Year 2-3 triathletes Year 1 triathlete, novice cyclist or athlete in very early phase of training This turbo can replace a 1:30 – 2 hour bike ride. WU: Easy pedalling cadence RPE 6-8, 90 rpm […]
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