Monthly Archives: April 2017
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What, when and how much to drink – training for a sprint or standard event
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Nutrition, Website ArticlesWhat, when and how much to drink 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 […]
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Eating and drinking tips – sprint and standard event
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Nutrition, Website ArticlesEat well while you train – 7 top tips Okay, so you have signed up for an event and are about to start training. Do you have to change your diet? For most the answer will be no – a good healthy and varied diet will do the job just great. If you are […]
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Event Nutrition – sprint or standard event
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Nutrition, Nutrition, Website ArticlesWhat to eat during the event In this article we will discuss what and how much to eat during your event to make sure that you have a great time. Event Breakfast It is really important that you begin your event with all your energy stores topped up. Having a breakfast meal restores your liver […]
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Open water skill focus: Drafting
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website ArticlesDrafting and its effect on a swimmer is similar to the draft experience in cycling. For cyclists the drafting effect exists because the lead cyclist is protecting the drafting cyclist from wind resistance. In the case of swimmers, it is (put very simply) water resistance. Swimming in the slipstream of a swimmer will save you […]
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Open water skill focus: Turning around buoys
Posted on April 25, 2017 by jofrancis in Swimming, Website Articles1. Wide arm turn • arms are slightly wider than shoulder width – to give stability and make space around you • use this for tight congested turns • head slightly higher than usual with eyes out of the water 2. Single arm turn • use this for tight turns • when you reach the […]
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