Solid physical preparation and organisation is key with an event like the Ben Nevis Braveheart. Clinical Specialist Physiotherapist, Simon Mesner from Super Fit UK, details important steps that should be taken during the 10 days prior to the triathlon… Preparation –…
The Ben Nevis Triathlon bike route takes in some solid climbs on good roads. Here are three British Cycling training sessions which will give you the confidence to tackle the climbs and distance. For all sets do a warm up…
Science in Sport performance nutritionist, Ted Munson, shares the science behind your post training protein When in training for a triathlon, it’s essential to get your nutrition right in the 30-minutes after exercise, so you can feel the benefits in…
Runner, adventurer and triathlete Sean McFarlane gives his advice to those looking to improve their hill training… [1] Core Yes, we’ve all heard it before. But you do really need to strengthen your core if you want to master hill…
Without the structure of a 25m pool or tri coach, it’s easy for your stroke to stagnate. Follow these three drills via triradar.com, from Berkshire Tri Club Coach, Ian Lee-Emery, to keep your open-water training focused. If there is a…
Sean McFarlane explains some easy ways of getting into open water swimming or ‘wild swimming’, and seeing progress quickly… Open water and wild swimming is one of the fastest growing activities in the UK and with good reason. Charging into…
Race Week We’re finally here! It’s race week. Make sure you eat well, get lots of sleep and stay hydrated. Get final bag packing and travel plans in place early in the week. This week it’s all easy and short…
Extreme Triathlete Chris Stirling has some last minute tips for anyone brave enough to take on the 2016 Braveheart 70.3 triathlon next week “There’s no doubt that the Braveheart Ben Nevis Triathlon is a very different challenge to your normal 70.3 triathlon.…
Last week and this week is about consolidation and taking time to taper to absorb all the hard training you’ve done – and ensure you’re fully rested for the day. This week is also about ‘sharpening up’, with a swim and…
3 weeks to go The Weekly Plan This week’s sessions focus in on the race by practising pace in the swim, hills on the run, running off the bike. Make sure you practise race day nutrition and hydration during the bike and run…